Cost of living in Serbia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 16% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,533 Дин. (65 lei) | 36 lei | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Дин. (25 lei) | 20 lei | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 264 Дин. (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 Дин. (4.34 lei) | 4.96 lei | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 170 Дин. (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 130 Дин. (5.49 lei) | 7 lei | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 Дин. (17 lei) | 14 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 Дин. (4.58 lei) | 4.48 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 64 Дин. (2.71 lei) | 2.61 lei | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (3.40 lei) | 3.60 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 536 Дин. (23 lei) | 27 lei | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Дин. (5.35 lei) | 5.94 lei | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 Дин. (2.37 lei) | 2.85 lei | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,951 Дин. (3,460 lei) | 3,148 lei | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,116 Дин. (1,947 lei) | 1,943 lei | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,013 Дин. (634 lei) | 464 lei | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,541 Дин. (2,134 lei) | 1,849 lei | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,022 Дин. (1,099 lei) | 1,239 lei | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,707 Дин. (325 lei) | 286 lei | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,173 Дин. (50 lei) | 34 lei | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 42,684 Дин. (1,802 lei) | 1,331 lei | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,276 Дин. (434 lei) | 379 lei | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 716 Дин. (30 lei) | 41 lei | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Дин. (17 lei) | 21 lei | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,196 Дин. (388 lei) | 297 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,590 Дин. (194 lei) | 167 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,121 Дин. (427 lei) | 331 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,812 Дин. (414 lei) | 385 lei | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 26% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (97,313 lei) | 87,474 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 Дин. (6 lei) | 5.02 lei | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,680 Дин. (113 lei) | 74 lei | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 10% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (21 lei) | 33 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 398 Дин. (17 lei) | 41 lei | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,490 Дин. (105 lei) | 131 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 845 Дин. (36 lei) | 17 lei | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 407 Дин. (17 lei) | 14 lei | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Дин. (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 149 Дин. (6 lei) | 5.26 lei | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 196 Дин. (8 lei) | 11 lei | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (21 lei) | 36 lei | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,958 Дин. (83 lei) | 92 lei | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,001 Дин. (42 lei) | 51 lei | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,825 Дин. (119 lei) | 164 lei | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,779 Дин. (160 lei) | 195 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 701 Дин. (30 lei) | 26 lei | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 225 Дин. (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 61,763 Дин. (2,607 lei) | 2,937 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 Дин. (0.63 lei) | 0.47 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,002 Дин. (127 lei) | 179 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Дин. (15 lei) | 20 lei | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 11% more expensive than in Romania
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