Cost of living in Serbia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,097 Дин. (42 zł) | 29 zł | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 536 Дин. (21 zł) | 21 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 Дин. (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Дин. (3.67 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 165 Дин. (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 132 Дин. (5.07 zł) | 6 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Дин. (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Дин. (3.96 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. (2.19 zł) | 2.90 zł | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 83 Дин. (3.21 zł) | 3.44 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 Дин. (26 zł) | 27 zł | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (4.81 zł) | 6 zł | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (1.68 zł) | 2.75 zł | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 29% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,441 Дин. (2,330 zł) | 4,004 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,700 Дин. (1,723 zł) | 2,922 zł | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,804 Дин. (494 zł) | 471 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,074 Дин. (1,545 zł) | 2,463 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,941 Дин. (923 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,041 Дин. (310 zł) | 309 zł | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,471 Дин. (57 zł) | 48 zł | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,836 Дин. (1,459 zł) | 1,679 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,476 Дин. (365 zł) | 419 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 746 Дин. (29 zł) | 30 zł | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 397 Дин. (15 zł) | 22 zł | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 5% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,992 Дин. (347 zł) | 292 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,893 Дин. (150 zł) | 160 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,374 Дин. (361 zł) | 294 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,448 Дин. (364 zł) | 342 zł | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (88,875 zł) | 75,305 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 Дин. (5.51 zł) | 4.52 zł | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,377 Дин. (92 zł) | 102 zł | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 15% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Дин. (14 zł) | 29 zł | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,266 Дин. (87 zł) | 137 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 486 Дин. (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 314 Дин. (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Дин. (6 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 158 Дин. (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (19 zł) | 45 zł | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 4% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,884 Дин. (73 zł) | 72 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 866 Дин. (33 zł) | 56 zł | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,516 Дин. (97 zł) | 214 zł | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,916 Дин. (112 zł) | 123 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 593 Дин. (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 195 Дин. (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 64,335 Дин. (2,480 zł) | 2,006 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (0.45 zł) | 0.45 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,997 Дин. (116 zł) | 112 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 332 Дин. (13 zł) | 18 zł | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 8% cheaper than in Poland
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