Cost of living in Serbia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Serbia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (£7) | £14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 828 Дин. (£6) | £6 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. (£2.71) | £3.36 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 151 Дин. (£1.11) | £1.06 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (£1.83) | £3.23 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 185 Дин. (£1.35) | £1.89 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 456 Дин. (£3.33) | £3.82 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 Дин. (£0.86) | £1.95 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (£0.71) | £0.95 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (£0.59) | £1.72 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 Дин. (£5.23) | £8 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (£1.07) | £2.20 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Дин. (£0.56) | £1.05 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Serbia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 135,216 Дин. (£987) | £1,804 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,740 Дин. (£611) | £1,259 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (£110) | £218 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,740 Дин. (£611) | £1,035 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,275 Дин. (£411) | £756 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (£83) | £120 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,672 Дин. (£20) | £26 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (£302) | £302 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (£112) | £87 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (£7) | £6 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (£5.20) | £14 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Serbia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,465 Дин. (£76) | £61 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,748 Дин. (£27) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,886 Дин. (£72) | £67 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,519 Дин. (£91) | £69 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Serbia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. (£19,735) | £25,499 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (£1.38) | £1.64 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,929 Дин. (£21) | £81 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Serbia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (£5.07) | £3.52 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (£4.25) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (£20) | £81 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (£4.41) | £3.48 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (£3.80) | £1.70 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (£3.75) | £3.55 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (£1.65) | £2.29 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (£2.05) | £1.72 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (£6) | £14 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Serbia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (£18) | £37 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,389 Дин. (£10) | £19 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (£28) | £148 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,137 Дин. (£30) | £60 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (£5.43) | £9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Дин. (£1.59) | £3.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. (£1.83) | £4.74 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (£587) | £433 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (£0.08) | £0.10 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,455 Дин. (£25) | £33 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. (£2.93) | £13 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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