Cost of living in Serbia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Serbia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (34 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 828 Дин. (28 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. (13 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 151 Дин. (5.14 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 185 Дин. (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 456 Дин. (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 Дин. (3.98 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (3.32 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (2.77 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 Дин. (24 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (5.00 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Дин. (2.59 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Serbia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 135,216 Дин. (4,592 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,740 Дин. (2,844 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (512 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,740 Дин. (2,844 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,275 Дин. (1,911 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (386 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,672 Дин. (91 ₪) | 101 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (1,403 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (519 ₪) | 467 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (31 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (24 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Serbia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,540 Дин. (290 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,748 Дин. (127 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,886 Дин. (336 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,519 Дин. (425 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Serbia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. (91,775 ₪) | 140,285 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,929 Дин. (99 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Serbia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (24 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (20 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (92 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (20 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (18 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (28 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Serbia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (83 ₪) | 167 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,389 Дин. (47 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (129 ₪) | 308 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,137 Дин. (140 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (25 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Дин. (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. (8 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (2,730 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (0.39 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,455 Дин. (117 ₪) | 260 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. (14 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in Israel
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