Cost of living in Serbia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,121 Дин. (46 lei) | 34 lei | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 581 Дин. (24 lei) | 21 lei | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 290 Дин. (12 lei) | 13 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. (4.13 lei) | 5.14 lei | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 171 Дин. (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Дин. (4.84 lei) | 5.58 lei | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 382 Дин. (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 Дин. (3.85 lei) | 4.32 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Дин. (2.44 lei) | 2.98 lei | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 73 Дин. (3.00 lei) | 3.29 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 657 Дин. (27 lei) | 29 lei | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 124 Дин. (5.10 lei) | 5.91 lei | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 Дин. (1.80 lei) | 2.87 lei | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 64,854 Дин. (2,665 lei) | 3,056 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,072 Дин. (1,975 lei) | 1,996 lei | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,638 Дин. (519 lei) | 404 lei | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,974 Дин. (1,684 lei) | 1,879 lei | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,649 Дин. (1,013 lei) | 1,264 lei | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,278 Дин. (381 lei) | 287 lei | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,558 Дин. (64 lei) | 34 lei | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,370 Дин. (1,577 lei) | 1,517 lei | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,297 Дин. (505 lei) | 329 lei | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 675 Дин. (28 lei) | 38 lei | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 452 Дин. (19 lei) | 30 lei | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,922 Дин. (325 lei) | 323 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,795 Дин. (156 lei) | 166 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,881 Дин. (406 lei) | 341 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,763 Дин. (442 lei) | 352 lei | + 26% | |
| 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 | 2,151,450 Дин. (88,402 lei) | 77,645 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 Дин. (6 lei) | 5.45 lei | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,780 Дин. (114 lei) | 68 lei | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 21% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 448 Дин. (18 lei) | 26 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 459 Дин. (19 lei) | 32 lei | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,555 Дин. (105 lei) | 153 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 273 Дин. (11 lei) | 20 lei | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 346 Дин. (14 lei) | 14 lei | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 324 Дин. (13 lei) | 17 lei | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 147 Дин. (6 lei) | 5.96 lei | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 171 Дин. (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 422 Дин. (17 lei) | 32 lei | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 15% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 Дин. (80 lei) | 104 lei | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 836 Дин. (34 lei) | 48 lei | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,600 Дин. (107 lei) | 141 lei | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,963 Дин. (122 lei) | 155 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 471 Дин. (19 lei) | 21 lei | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 172 Дин. (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 213 Дин. (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,026 Дин. (2,549 lei) | 2,276 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (0.53 lei) | 0.46 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,861 Дин. (118 lei) | 204 lei | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Дин. (13 lei) | 19 lei | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is about the same as in Romania
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