Cost of living in Serbia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,499 Дин. (RM62) | RM26 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 940 Дин. (RM39) | RM22 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 Дин. (RM15) | RM10 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (RM5.77) | RM9 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 263 Дин. (RM11) | RM12 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 181 Дин. (RM7) | RM6 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 613 Дин. (RM25) | RM27 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Дин. (RM4.51) | RM14 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Дин. (RM3.64) | RM5.71 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87 Дин. (RM3.58) | RM14 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,079 Дин. (RM44) | RM108 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 154 Дин. (RM6) | RM6 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Дин. (RM3.32) | RM4.82 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 45% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 116,264 Дин. (RM4,777) | RM3,099 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,128 Дин. (RM2,799) | RM2,092 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,029 Дин. (RM823) | RM321 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,060 Дин. (RM2,673) | RM2,126 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,796 Дин. (RM1,717) | RM1,265 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,645 Дин. (RM478) | RM153 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,713 Дин. (RM111) | RM91 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (RM1,345) | RM1,408 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,748 Дин. (RM606) | RM418 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Дин. (RM31) | RM23 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (RM34) | RM34 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 21% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (RM389) | RM246 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (RM176) | RM150 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (RM403) | RM472 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,249 Дин. (RM462) | RM475 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (RM73,959) | RM153,476 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (RM8) | RM2.40 | + 248% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Дин. (RM110) | RM107 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 21% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (RM19) | RM16 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (RM19) | RM34 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (RM141) | RM89 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (RM17) | RM26 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 533 Дин. (RM22) | RM14 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (RM24) | RM15 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (RM8) | RM8 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (RM9) | RM14 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,223 Дин. (RM50) | RM33 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,426 Дин. (RM141) | RM94 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,378 Дин. (RM57) | RM38 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (RM190) | RM360 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,143 Дин. (RM211) | RM201 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (RM31) | RM44 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 228 Дин. (RM9) | RM15 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (RM12) | RM25 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (RM3,293) | RM2,135 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (RM171) | RM240 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 436 Дин. (RM18) | RM18 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,121 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 12% more expensive than in Malaysia
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