Cost of living in Serbia compared to France
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
Serbia | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,604 Дин. (€14) | €19 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 950 Дин. (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 376 Дин. (€3.18) | €7 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 139 Дин. (€1.17) | €1.36 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 256 Дин. (€2.16) | €4.74 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Дин. (€1.74) | €3.32 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 564 Дин. (€4.76) | €8 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 116 Дин. (€0.98) | €2.60 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 Дин. (€0.74) | €2.03 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 86 Дин. (€0.73) | €2.22 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,114 Дин. (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. (€1.37) | €2.47 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 78 Дин. (€0.66) | €1.34 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
Serbia | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 132,014 Дин. (€1,116) | €1,746 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 69,498 Дин. (€588) | €1,584 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,094 Дин. (€170) | €207 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 69,748 Дин. (€590) | €980 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 42,082 Дин. (€356) | €718 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,320 Дин. (€104) | €133 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,519 Дин. (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (€277) | €317 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,680 Дин. (€141) | €160 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,397 Дин. (€12) | €8 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
Serbia | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (€80) | €90 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (€36) | €39 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (€83) | €105 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,542 Дин. (€106) | €104 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Serbia is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
Serbia | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,509,890 Дин. (€21,219) | €31,084 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (€1.72) | €1.81 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,635 Дин. (€22) | €59 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
Serbia | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (€3.90) | €3.03 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (€3.83) | €23 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (€29) | €29 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (€3.59) | €5.82 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 537 Дин. (€4.54) | €4.25 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (€4.95) | €4.48 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (€1.67) | €2.66 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (€1.94) | €3.17 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 983 Дин. (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
Serbia | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,641 Дин. (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,360 Дин. (€12) | €24 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (€39) | €104 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,213 Дин. (€44) | €71 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Дин. (€1.95) | €4.99 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (€2.56) | €7 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (€678) | €657 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (€35) | €32 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 422 Дин. (€3.57) | €12 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 37% cheaper than in France
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