- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,062 Дин. (₩11,510) | ₩8,786 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 522 Дин. (₩5,663) | ₩6,558 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 303 Дин. (₩3,282) | ₩4,610 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 102 Дин. (₩1,106) | ₩2,505 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 167 Дин. (₩1,812) | ₩3,709 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Дин. (₩1,349) | ₩5,000 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 337 Дин. (₩3,653) | ₩10,856 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 Дин. (₩1,127) | ₩6,723 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Дин. (₩650) | ₩5,317 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (₩803) | ₩2,458 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 714 Дин. (₩7,737) | ₩20,617 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 124 Дин. (₩1,340) | ₩2,668 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 Дин. (₩514) | ₩2,969 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 69,173 Дин. (₩749,956) | ₩1,470,030 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 40,853 Дин. (₩442,911) | ₩1,134,840 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,000 Дин. (₩195,145) | ₩146,543 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,412 Дин. (₩427,289) | ₩882,325 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,168 Дин. (₩272,859) | ₩570,318 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,366 Дин. (₩101,543) | ₩108,724 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,336 Дин. (₩14,485) | ₩26,238 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,444 Дин. (₩438,479) | ₩512,162 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,606 Дин. (₩125,832) | ₩97,084 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 676 Дин. (₩7,328) | ₩11,442 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 440 Дин. (₩4,766) | ₩14,304 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 8% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,931 Дин. (₩107,672) | ₩79,227 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,001 Дин. (₩43,373) | ₩44,151 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,482 Дин. (₩113,640) | ₩96,357 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,981 Дин. (₩129,894) | ₩138,932 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 31% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,042,350 Дин. (₩22,142,504) | ₩30,995,700 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Дин. (₩1,680) | ₩1,534 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,949 Дин. (₩31,976) | ₩60,943 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 45% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 454 Дин. (₩4,921) | ₩5,647 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 442 Дин. (₩4,795) | ₩7,057 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,554 Дин. (₩27,694) | ₩33,974 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Дин. (₩4,226) | ₩11,913 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 345 Дин. (₩3,742) | ₩7,145 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 318 Дин. (₩3,448) | ₩7,730 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 132 Дин. (₩1,429) | ₩3,084 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 168 Дин. (₩1,817) | ₩2,686 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 413 Дин. (₩4,473) | ₩17,154 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 Дин. (₩19,822) | ₩31,427 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 923 Дин. (₩10,012) | ₩20,366 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,260 Дин. (₩24,508) | ₩92,667 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,124 Дин. (₩33,873) | ₩56,926 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 537 Дин. (₩5,818) | ₩8,682 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Дин. (₩2,142) | ₩5,126 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 Дин. (₩2,100) | ₩4,787 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 67,739 Дин. (₩734,400) | ₩577,048 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (₩144) | ₩330 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,887 Дин. (₩31,301) | ₩69,123 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 305 Дин. (₩3,304) | ₩4,516 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,474 prices entered by 445 different people.
Cost of living in Serbia is 40% cheaper than in South Korea
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