- 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 | 1,005 Дин. (40 lei) | 29 lei | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 526 Дин. (21 lei) | 19 lei | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 313 Дин. (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 Дин. (3.89 lei) | 4.72 lei | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 169 Дин. (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 Дин. (4.85 lei) | 5.19 lei | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 353 Дин. (14 lei) | 14 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Дин. (4.20 lei) | 3.92 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 Дин. (2.22 lei) | 2.26 lei | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (2.90 lei) | 3.29 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 693 Дин. (27 lei) | 28 lei | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Дин. (4.77 lei) | 5.38 lei | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 Дин. (1.83 lei) | 2.16 lei | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 15% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,063 Дин. (2,678 lei) | 2,548 lei | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,823 Дин. (1,646 lei) | 1,651 lei | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,571 Дин. (691 lei) | 407 lei | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,526 Дин. (1,555 lei) | 1,569 lei | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,206 Дин. (992 lei) | 1,059 lei | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,939 Дин. (391 lei) | 264 lei | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,692 Дин. (67 lei) | 35 lei | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 38,266 Дин. (1,506 lei) | 1,437 lei | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,640 Дин. (497 lei) | 344 lei | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 715 Дин. (28 lei) | 35 lei | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 478 Дин. (19 lei) | 23 lei | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 18% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,844 Дин. (427 lei) | 261 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,930 Дин. (155 lei) | 149 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,696 Дин. (382 lei) | 325 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,771 Дин. (385 lei) | 374 lei | + 3% | |
| 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 | 2,140,290 Дин. (84,226 lei) | 80,975 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Дин. (5.95 lei) | 5.50 lei | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,013 Дин. (119 lei) | 66 lei | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 20% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 466 Дин. (18 lei) | 29 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 438 Дин. (17 lei) | 28 lei | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,429 Дин. (96 lei) | 114 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 419 Дин. (16 lei) | 20 lei | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 328 Дин. (13 lei) | 13 lei | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 302 Дин. (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 122 Дин. (4.81 lei) | 5.40 lei | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 182 Дин. (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 429 Дин. (17 lei) | 28 lei | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 16% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,825 Дин. (72 lei) | 76 lei | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 878 Дин. (35 lei) | 46 lei | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,113 Дин. (83 lei) | 135 lei | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,249 Дин. (128 lei) | 133 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 487 Дин. (19 lei) | 21 lei | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 190 Дин. (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 186 Дин. (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 65,673 Дин. (2,584 lei) | 2,473 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (0.51 lei) | 0.76 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,016 Дин. (119 lei) | 183 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 302 Дин. (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 7% more expensive than in Romania
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