- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 1% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 968 Дин. (38 lei) | 29 lei | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 532 Дин. (21 lei) | 19 lei | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 310 Дин. (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 98 Дин. (3.85 lei) | 4.68 lei | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 173 Дин. (7 lei) | 11 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 Дин. (4.81 lei) | 5.14 lei | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 349 Дин. (14 lei) | 14 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 Дин. (4.28 lei) | 3.97 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 Дин. (2.14 lei) | 2.20 lei | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 73 Дин. (2.87 lei) | 3.29 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 678 Дин. (27 lei) | 28 lei | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 120 Дин. (4.75 lei) | 5.38 lei | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 Дин. (1.83 lei) | 2.07 lei | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 15% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 67,131 Дин. (2,650 lei) | 2,566 lei | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 40,465 Дин. (1,597 lei) | 1,675 lei | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,429 Дин. (688 lei) | 405 lei | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,310 Дин. (1,552 lei) | 1,555 lei | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 24,867 Дин. (982 lei) | 1,043 lei | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,430 Дин. (412 lei) | 266 lei | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,752 Дин. (69 lei) | 36 lei | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,993 Дин. (1,500 lei) | 1,480 lei | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,231 Дин. (483 lei) | 339 lei | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 668 Дин. (26 lei) | 35 lei | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 487 Дин. (19 lei) | 23 lei | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,371 Дин. (409 lei) | 263 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,811 Дин. (150 lei) | 145 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,149 Дин. (401 lei) | 319 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,245 Дин. (404 lei) | 363 lei | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 26% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,147,600 Дин. (84,776 lei) | 83,475 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 149 Дин. (5.89 lei) | 5.41 lei | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,027 Дин. (120 lei) | 65 lei | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 22% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 451 Дин. (18 lei) | 29 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 444 Дин. (18 lei) | 28 lei | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,251 Дин. (89 lei) | 110 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 345 Дин. (14 lei) | 19 lei | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 298 Дин. (12 lei) | 13 lei | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 306 Дин. (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 119 Дин. (4.69 lei) | 5.24 lei | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 191 Дин. (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 418 Дин. (17 lei) | 28 lei | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 16% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,767 Дин. (70 lei) | 74 lei | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 897 Дин. (35 lei) | 46 lei | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,143 Дин. (85 lei) | 135 lei | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,094 Дин. (122 lei) | 128 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 505 Дин. (20 lei) | 20 lei | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 184 Дин. (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 184 Дин. (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 69,312 Дин. (2,736 lei) | 2,498 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (0.52 lei) | 0.83 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,045 Дин. (120 lei) | 172 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Дин. (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 6% more expensive than in Romania
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