- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 4% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,016 Дин. (40 lei) | 29 lei | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 509 Дин. (20 lei) | 18 lei | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 329 Дин. (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 Дин. (3.90 lei) | 4.63 lei | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 173 Дин. (7 lei) | 11 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 Дин. (4.80 lei) | 5.14 lei | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 Дин. (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 116 Дин. (4.56 lei) | 3.97 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 Дин. (2.21 lei) | 2.22 lei | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Дин. (2.77 lei) | 3.20 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 709 Дин. (28 lei) | 26 lei | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Дин. (4.75 lei) | 5.39 lei | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 51 Дин. (2.03 lei) | 2.09 lei | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 17% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 72,136 Дин. (2,846 lei) | 2,585 lei | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,947 Дин. (1,655 lei) | 1,645 lei | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,120 Дин. (675 lei) | 397 lei | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 40,096 Дин. (1,582 lei) | 1,531 lei | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,410 Дин. (1,002 lei) | 1,012 lei | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,440 Дин. (412 lei) | 267 lei | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,781 Дин. (70 lei) | 35 lei | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,215 Дин. (1,626 lei) | 1,535 lei | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,966 Дин. (472 lei) | 328 lei | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 715 Дин. (28 lei) | 34 lei | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 378 Дин. (15 lei) | 26 lei | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 35% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,379 Дин. (409 lei) | 251 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,708 Дин. (186 lei) | 144 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,350 Дин. (408 lei) | 318 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,146 Дин. (440 lei) | 361 lei | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,169,640 Дин. (85,595 lei) | 82,037 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 Дин. (5.80 lei) | 5.26 lei | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,908 Дин. (115 lei) | 65 lei | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 19% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 428 Дин. (17 lei) | 29 lei | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 443 Дин. (17 lei) | 27 lei | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,246 Дин. (89 lei) | 109 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 382 Дин. (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 303 Дин. (12 lei) | 13 lei | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 316 Дин. (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 126 Дин. (4.96 lei) | 5.40 lei | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 193 Дин. (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 443 Дин. (17 lei) | 28 lei | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 18% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,728 Дин. (68 lei) | 73 lei | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 926 Дин. (37 lei) | 46 lei | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,253 Дин. (89 lei) | 137 lei | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,887 Дин. (114 lei) | 129 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 501 Дин. (20 lei) | 20 lei | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Дин. (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 193 Дин. (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 70,015 Дин. (2,762 lei) | 2,529 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (0.53 lei) | 0.83 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,096 Дин. (122 lei) | 191 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 293 Дин. (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 8% more expensive than in Romania
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