Cost of living in Serbia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Serbia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 999 Дин. (€9) | €16 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 790 Дин. (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 Дин. (€3.37) | €5.54 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Дин. (€1.16) | €1.55 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (€2.14) | €4.45 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 157 Дин. (€1.35) | €3.32 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Дин. (€4.83) | €5.97 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Дин. (€0.85) | €2.59 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Дин. (€0.69) | €1.32 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (€0.68) | €3.14 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 861 Дин. (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (€1.26) | €2.65 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Дин. (€0.59) | €1.51 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Serbia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,737 Дин. (€1,077) | €2,626 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,671 Дин. (€588) | €2,050 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (€129) | €232 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,151 Дин. (€532) | €1,906 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,526 Дин. (€347) | €1,441 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (€97) | €172 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,344 Дин. (€20) | €45 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (€354) | €472 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (€131) | €95 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 7% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Serbia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,692 Дин. (€92) | €83 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,268 Дин. (€45) | €43 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,864 Дин. (€93) | €95 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,590 Дин. (€125) | €98 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 64% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Serbia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (€15,417) | €29,282 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (€1.58) | €1.91 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,906 Дин. (€25) | €116 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 39% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Serbia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (€5.95) | €5.28 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (€4.99) | €19 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (€23) | €61 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (€5.17) | €5.62 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (€4.46) | €4.15 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (€4.40) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (€1.94) | €3.12 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (€2.40) | €2.54 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 30% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Serbia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (€21) | €57 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,267 Дин. (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (€33) | €113 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,802 Дин. (€41) | €82 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 221 Дин. (€1.89) | €3.70 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 245 Дин. (€2.09) | €7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (€688) | €571 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (€0.43) | €0.25 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,538 Дин. (€30) | €50 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 412 Дин. (€3.53) | €16 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,503 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 53% cheaper than in Ireland
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