- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,009 Дин. (₩10,927) | ₩8,985 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 526 Дин. (₩5,694) | ₩6,528 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 313 Дин. (₩3,387) | ₩4,957 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 Дин. (₩1,074) | ₩2,498 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 169 Дин. (₩1,834) | ₩3,427 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 Дин. (₩1,336) | ₩5,263 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 353 Дин. (₩3,825) | ₩10,856 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Дин. (₩1,156) | ₩6,767 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 Дин. (₩611) | ₩4,225 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (₩805) | ₩2,513 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 Дин. (₩7,446) | ₩19,403 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Дин. (₩1,313) | ₩2,739 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 Дин. (₩504) | ₩3,350 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 44% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,147 Дин. (₩738,147) | ₩1,496,450 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,823 Дин. (₩453,011) | ₩1,108,410 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,571 Дин. (₩190,323) | ₩148,919 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,526 Дин. (₩428,137) | ₩994,024 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,206 Дин. (₩273,027) | ₩612,536 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,939 Дин. (₩107,660) | ₩132,259 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,690 Дин. (₩18,309) | ₩25,690 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 38,266 Дин. (₩414,485) | ₩512,162 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,640 Дин. (₩136,915) | ₩97,084 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 715 Дин. (₩7,739) | ₩11,442 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 478 Дин. (₩5,182) | ₩13,547 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,523 Дин. (₩113,986) | ₩83,855 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,854 Дин. (₩41,744) | ₩54,603 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,717 Дин. (₩105,254) | ₩96,827 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,771 Дин. (₩105,835) | ₩153,217 | - 31% | |
| 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 | 2,140,290 Дин. (₩23,182,937) | ₩30,660,700 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 152 Дин. (₩1,641) | ₩1,556 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,029 Дин. (₩32,806) | ₩63,764 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 466 Дин. (₩5,050) | ₩5,647 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 438 Дин. (₩4,747) | ₩7,057 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,429 Дин. (₩26,311) | ₩32,530 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 419 Дин. (₩4,538) | ₩10,272 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 328 Дин. (₩3,549) | ₩8,076 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 302 Дин. (₩3,272) | ₩7,730 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 122 Дин. (₩1,324) | ₩3,061 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 182 Дин. (₩1,976) | ₩2,686 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 429 Дин. (₩4,649) | ₩18,295 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 44% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,825 Дин. (₩19,764) | ₩30,601 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 880 Дин. (₩9,536) | ₩20,654 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,113 Дин. (₩22,885) | ₩118,894 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,249 Дин. (₩35,196) | ₩60,511 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 486 Дин. (₩5,259) | ₩9,150 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 192 Дин. (₩2,075) | ₩4,929 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 186 Дин. (₩2,018) | ₩4,728 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 65,673 Дин. (₩711,352) | ₩577,048 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (₩141) | ₩382 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,068 Дин. (₩33,236) | ₩76,765 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 302 Дин. (₩3,267) | ₩4,500 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 42% cheaper than in South Korea
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