Cost of living in Serbia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,210 Дин. (₨1,722) | ₨609 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 537 Дин. (₨765) | ₨658 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Дин. (₨426) | ₨250 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Дин. (₨143) | ₨111 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 176 Дин. (₨250) | ₨122 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 127 Дин. (₨181) | ₨116 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 350 Дин. (₨498) | ₨513 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Дин. (₨127) | ₨182 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 Дин. (₨103) | ₨47 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (₨106) | ₨366 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 622 Дин. (₨886) | ₨2,635 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (₨178) | ₨127 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Дин. (₨60) | ₨56 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,899 Дин. (₨96,626) | ₨56,028 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,968 Дин. (₨66,839) | ₨37,189 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,069 Дин. (₨20,021) | ₨9,197 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 43,923 Дин. (₨62,506) | ₨50,256 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,623 Дин. (₨37,886) | ₨30,769 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,389 Дин. (₨14,785) | ₨8,410 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,575 Дин. (₨2,242) | ₨2,495 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 39,948 Дин. (₨56,850) | ₨40,044 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,587 Дин. (₨19,336) | ₨11,962 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 643 Дин. (₨915) | ₨600 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 445 Дин. (₨634) | ₨797 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,874 Дин. (₨14,051) | ₨2,116 | + 564% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,081 Дин. (₨5,808) | ₨3,603 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,180 Дин. (₨13,064) | ₨6,737 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,002 Дин. (₨17,079) | ₨5,639 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,993,000 Дин. (₨2,836,188) | ₨1,997,080 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Дин. (₨220) | ₨112 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,024 Дин. (₨4,303) | ₨1,909 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 435 Дин. (₨619) | ₨311 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 435 Дин. (₨619) | ₨401 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,481 Дин. (₨3,531) | ₨1,486 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 386 Дин. (₨549) | ₨514 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 Дин. (₨605) | ₨303 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 365 Дин. (₨520) | ₨309 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 141 Дин. (₨200) | ₨189 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 164 Дин. (₨233) | ₨133 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 504 Дин. (₨718) | ₨394 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,815 Дин. (₨2,584) | ₨1,486 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 864 Дин. (₨1,230) | ₨1,191 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Дин. (₨4,269) | ₨3,713 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,587 Дин. (₨5,105) | ₨3,615 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 473 Дин. (₨673) | ₨885 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 166 Дин. (₨236) | ₨325 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 201 Дин. (₨287) | ₨393 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,759 Дин. (₨89,311) | ₨55,804 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (₨19) | ₨4.62 | + 306% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,775 Дин. (₨3,950) | ₨4,249 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Дин. (₨459) | ₨216 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,103 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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