Cost of living in Serbia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (40 zł) | 33 zł | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 711 Дин. (28 zł) | 23 zł | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 379 Дин. (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 129 Дин. (5.13 zł) | 3.94 zł | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Дин. (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 135 Дин. (5.38 zł) | 11 zł | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 587 Дин. (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 98 Дин. (3.90 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 74 Дин. (2.97 zł) | 3.16 zł | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (3.16 zł) | 3.78 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 839 Дин. (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 138 Дин. (5.52 zł) | 8 zł | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Дин. (2.78 zł) | 3.05 zł | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,447 Дин. (3,648 zł) | 4,726 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,989 Дин. (2,074 zł) | 3,601 zł | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,836 Дин. (632 zł) | 643 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 47,774 Дин. (1,906 zł) | 2,678 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 39,871 Дин. (1,590 zł) | 2,085 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,953 Дин. (437 zł) | 429 zł | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,755 Дин. (70 zł) | 50 zł | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,355 Дин. (1,610 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,275 Дин. (529 zł) | 412 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 Дин. (29 zł) | 41 zł | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 706 Дин. (28 zł) | 29 zł | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 57% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,341 Дин. (452 zł) | 320 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,190 Дин. (207 zł) | 123 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,447 Дин. (417 zł) | 321 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,214 Дин. (607 zł) | 303 zł | + 100% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (71,796 zł) | 100,321 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,999 Дин. (120 zł) | 121 zł | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 819 Дин. (33 zł) | 18 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (23 zł) | 44 zł | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,728 Дин. (109 zł) | 172 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 598 Дин. (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 409 Дин. (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 437 Дин. (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 197 Дин. (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 212 Дин. (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 747 Дин. (30 zł) | 52 zł | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 56% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,469 Дин. (98 zł) | 84 zł | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,148 Дин. (46 zł) | 48 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,969 Дин. (238 zł) | 183 zł | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,638 Дин. (185 zł) | 151 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 697 Дин. (28 zł) | 25 zł | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Дин. (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 244 Дин. (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (3,206 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (1.99 zł) | 0.21 zł | + 838% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,304 Дин. (132 zł) | 117 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 Дин. (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 5% more expensive than in Poland
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