Cost of living in Serbia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 999 Дин. (42 lei) | 47 lei | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 790 Дин. (33 lei) | 25 lei | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 Дин. (16 lei) | 16 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Дин. (5.66 lei) | 7 lei | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (10 lei) | 14 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 157 Дин. (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Дин. (23 lei) | 18 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Дин. (4.13 lei) | 4.81 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Дин. (3.37 lei) | 3.55 lei | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (3.28 lei) | 3.84 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 861 Дин. (36 lei) | 33 lei | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Дин. (2.85 lei) | 3.96 lei | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 37% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,737 Дин. (5,235 lei) | 3,450 lei | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,671 Дин. (2,859 lei) | 2,340 lei | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (628 lei) | 473 lei | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,151 Дин. (2,588 lei) | 2,014 lei | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,526 Дин. (1,687 lei) | 1,491 lei | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (473 lei) | 322 lei | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,344 Дин. (98 lei) | 38 lei | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (1,720 lei) | 1,476 lei | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (636 lei) | 432 lei | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (38 lei) | 44 lei | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (30 lei) | 53 lei | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,692 Дин. (445 lei) | 317 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,268 Дин. (219 lei) | 181 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,864 Дин. (452 lei) | 333 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,590 Дин. (607 lei) | 417 lei | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 5% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (74,943 lei) | 99,948 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (8 lei) | 8 lei | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,906 Дин. (121 lei) | 83 lei | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (29 lei) | 28 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (24 lei) | 29 lei | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (113 lei) | 212 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (25 lei) | 23 lei | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (22 lei) | 16 lei | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (21 lei) | 18 lei | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (34 lei) | 49 lei | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 32% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (102 lei) | 126 lei | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,267 Дин. (53 lei) | 65 lei | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (158 lei) | 136 lei | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,802 Дин. (200 lei) | 193 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (31 lei) | 27 lei | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 221 Дин. (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 245 Дин. (10 lei) | 10 lei | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (3,347 lei) | 3,334 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (2.08 lei) | 0.38 lei | + 454% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,538 Дин. (147 lei) | 191 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 412 Дин. (17 lei) | 23 lei | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,985 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 14% more expensive than in Romania
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