Cost of living in Serbia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 56% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,210 Дин. (₩13,356) | ₩9,483 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 529 Дин. (₩5,842) | ₩6,559 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Дин. (₩3,306) | ₩6,201 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Дин. (₩1,104) | ₩2,633 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 176 Дин. (₩1,939) | ₩3,973 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 127 Дин. (₩1,402) | ₩6,606 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 350 Дин. (₩3,860) | ₩10,909 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Дин. (₩987) | ₩8,939 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 Дин. (₩802) | ₩5,079 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 73 Дин. (₩806) | ₩2,476 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 622 Дин. (₩6,869) | ₩25,498 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (₩1,380) | ₩2,754 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Дин. (₩459) | ₩3,148 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,899 Дин. (₩749,290) | ₩1,495,100 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,968 Дин. (₩518,308) | ₩1,111,570 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,069 Дин. (₩155,256) | ₩252,074 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 43,923 Дин. (₩484,706) | ₩634,731 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,304 Дин. (₩290,278) | ₩569,700 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,389 Дин. (₩114,650) | ₩113,814 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,575 Дин. (₩17,383) | ₩30,841 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 39,948 Дин. (₩440,844) | ₩512,722 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,979 Дин. (₩154,262) | ₩113,954 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 622 Дин. (₩6,859) | ₩10,470 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 445 Дин. (₩4,914) | ₩19,321 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,442 Дин. (₩104,191) | ₩71,342 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,991 Дин. (₩44,046) | ₩65,686 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,967 Дин. (₩98,958) | ₩111,765 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,646 Дин. (₩128,517) | ₩179,488 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 35% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,993,000 Дин. (₩21,993,409) | ₩34,775,100 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 Дин. (₩1,704) | ₩1,465 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,024 Дин. (₩33,367) | ₩68,780 | - 51% | |
| 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) | 435 Дин. (₩4,800) | ₩5,944 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 435 Дин. (₩4,797) | ₩7,390 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,514 Дин. (₩27,739) | ₩20,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 386 Дин. (₩4,259) | ₩18,944 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 436 Дин. (₩4,814) | ₩8,772 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 360 Дин. (₩3,977) | ₩10,077 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 Дин. (₩1,502) | ₩3,335 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 160 Дин. (₩1,768) | ₩2,422 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 504 Дин. (₩5,566) | ₩14,650 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 37% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,889 Дин. (₩20,846) | ₩33,427 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 864 Дин. (₩9,538) | ₩21,349 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Дин. (₩33,106) | ₩237,681 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,587 Дин. (₩39,589) | ₩57,938 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 473 Дин. (₩5,218) | ₩11,217 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 166 Дин. (₩1,832) | ₩4,985 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 201 Дин. (₩2,223) | ₩5,256 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,022 Дин. (₩684,438) | ₩575,683 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (₩146) | ₩146 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,775 Дин. (₩30,627) | ₩71,312 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 320 Дин. (₩3,526) | ₩4,555 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 42% cheaper than in South Korea
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