Cost of living in Serbia compared to Poland
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 18% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 Дин. (68 zł) | 43 zł | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 922 Дин. (34 zł) | 30 zł | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 542 Дин. (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 165 Дин. (6 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 360 Дин. (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 220 Дин. (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 741 Дин. (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Дин. (5.43 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Дин. (4.42 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Дин. (3.49 zł) | 4.14 zł | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,431 Дин. (53 zł) | 33 zł | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 174 Дин. (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Дин. (3.35 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 12% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 18% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 139,092 Дин. (5,111 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,235 Дин. (2,911 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,028 Дин. (589 zł) | 889 zł | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,171 Дин. (3,313 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,840 Дин. (2,162 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,108 Дин. (482 zł) | 459 zł | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,302 Дин. (85 zł) | 56 zł | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 35,503 Дин. (1,305 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,660 Дин. (722 zł) | 679 zł | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,718 Дин. (63 zł) | 44 zł | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 830 Дин. (31 zł) | 46 zł | - 34% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,222 Дин. (412 zł) | 301 zł | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,537 Дин. (167 zł) | 151 zł | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,696 Дин. (430 zł) | 338 zł | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,187 Дин. (558 zł) | 387 zł | + 44% | |
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 | 2,647,560 Дин. (97,284 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,603 Дин. (96 zł) | 111 zł | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 18% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Дин. (44 zł) | 28 zł | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 529 Дин. (19 zł) | 22 zł | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,278 Дин. (194 zł) | 187 zł | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 380 Дин. (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 497 Дин. (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Дин. (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 279 Дин. (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 306 Дин. (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 984 Дин. (36 zł) | 54 zł | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 Дин. (121 zł) | 104 zł | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,752 Дин. (64 zł) | 56 zł | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,529 Дин. (130 zł) | 232 zł | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,410 Дин. (199 zł) | 186 zł | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 822 Дин. (30 zł) | 29 zł | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 269 Дин. (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 114,108 Дин. (4,193 zł) | 4,148 zł | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (0.40 zł) | 0.48 zł | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,253 Дин. (156 zł) | 151 zł | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 447 Дин. (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,759 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is about the same as in Poland
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