Cost of living in Serbia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,097 Дин. (₩12,450) | ₩9,411 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 536 Дин. (₩6,082) | ₩6,661 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 Дин. (₩2,869) | ₩5,558 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Дин. (₩1,081) | ₩2,243 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 165 Дин. (₩1,878) | ₩4,906 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 132 Дин. (₩1,492) | ₩6,379 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Дин. (₩5,469) | ₩13,015 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Дин. (₩1,165) | ₩5,944 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. (₩644) | ₩3,678 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 83 Дин. (₩943) | ₩2,166 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 Дин. (₩7,558) | ₩22,522 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (₩1,416) | ₩2,694 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (₩493) | ₩2,980 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,594 Дин. (₩710,231) | ₩1,667,500 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,700 Дин. (₩507,200) | ₩1,187,480 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,804 Дин. (₩145,286) | ₩250,846 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,074 Дин. (₩454,702) | ₩1,200,300 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,941 Дин. (₩271,651) | ₩587,302 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,041 Дин. (₩91,233) | ₩81,680 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,471 Дин. (₩16,686) | ₩41,339 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,836 Дин. (₩429,312) | ₩352,573 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,476 Дин. (₩107,516) | ₩113,587 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 746 Дин. (₩8,466) | ₩13,071 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 397 Дин. (₩4,508) | ₩13,039 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 5% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,992 Дин. (₩102,027) | ₩41,844 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,893 Дин. (₩44,168) | ₩52,250 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,374 Дин. (₩106,364) | ₩95,365 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,448 Дин. (₩107,208) | ₩173,054 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (₩26,155,459) | ₩29,087,500 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 Дин. (₩1,633) | ₩1,439 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,377 Дин. (₩26,974) | ₩82,870 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (₩5,593) | ₩6,377 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Дин. (₩4,266) | ₩7,390 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,266 Дин. (₩25,711) | ₩82,440 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 486 Дин. (₩5,513) | ₩21,662 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 314 Дин. (₩3,564) | ₩8,130 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (₩3,846) | ₩8,324 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Дин. (₩1,815) | ₩1,815 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 158 Дин. (₩1,792) | ₩2,204 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (₩5,523) | ₩17,384 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 64% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,884 Дин. (₩21,377) | ₩33,460 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 866 Дин. (₩9,821) | ₩20,876 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,516 Дин. (₩28,549) | ₩165,595 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,916 Дин. (₩33,084) | ₩67,775 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 593 Дин. (₩6,725) | ₩10,109 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 195 Дин. (₩2,214) | ₩5,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (₩2,550) | ₩5,279 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 64,335 Дин. (₩729,993) | ₩669,053 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (₩131) | ₩1,500 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,997 Дин. (₩34,005) | ₩61,508 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 332 Дин. (₩3,769) | ₩4,500 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 50% cheaper than in South Korea
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