- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 0% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Дин. (41 lei) | 30 lei | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 522 Дин. (20 lei) | 19 lei | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 303 Дин. (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. (3.95 lei) | 4.71 lei | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 168 Дин. (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Дин. (4.86 lei) | 5.19 lei | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 Дин. (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 Дин. (4.09 lei) | 3.88 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Дин. (2.33 lei) | 2.25 lei | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (2.90 lei) | 3.27 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 Дин. (28 lei) | 28 lei | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 122 Дин. (4.78 lei) | 5.44 lei | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 Дин. (1.82 lei) | 2.24 lei | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 67,236 Дин. (2,640 lei) | 2,615 lei | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 40,584 Дин. (1,594 lei) | 1,698 lei | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,919 Дин. (704 lei) | 409 lei | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,716 Дин. (1,560 lei) | 1,628 lei | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,249 Дин. (991 lei) | 1,108 lei | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,508 Дин. (373 lei) | 265 lei | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,336 Дин. (52 lei) | 35 lei | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,690 Дин. (1,598 lei) | 1,521 lei | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,606 Дин. (456 lei) | 356 lei | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 660 Дин. (26 lei) | 36 lei | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 446 Дин. (17 lei) | 23 lei | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 16% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,845 Дин. (387 lei) | 274 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,084 Дин. (160 lei) | 159 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,603 Дин. (416 lei) | 333 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,980 Дин. (470 lei) | 376 lei | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 23% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,059,680 Дин. (80,879 lei) | 82,352 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 Дин. (6 lei) | 5.63 lei | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,977 Дин. (117 lei) | 65 lei | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 18% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 454 Дин. (18 lei) | 28 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 442 Дин. (17 lei) | 29 lei | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,554 Дин. (100 lei) | 117 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Дин. (15 lei) | 20 lei | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 345 Дин. (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 321 Дин. (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Дин. (5.13 lei) | 5.62 lei | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 173 Дин. (7 lei) | 11 lei | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 413 Дин. (16 lei) | 29 lei | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 16% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,867 Дин. (73 lei) | 79 lei | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 916 Дин. (36 lei) | 46 lei | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,173 Дин. (85 lei) | 147 lei | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,147 Дин. (124 lei) | 132 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 551 Дин. (22 lei) | 21 lei | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Дин. (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 Дин. (8 lei) | 8 lei | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,018 Дин. (2,592 lei) | 2,412 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (0.53 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,935 Дин. (115 lei) | 187 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Дин. (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 4% more expensive than in Romania
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