Cost of living in Serbia compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 12% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Serbia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 999 Дин. (₨409) | ₨233 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 790 Дин. (₨323) | ₨219 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 Дин. (₨161) | ₨172 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Дин. (₨56) | ₨35 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (₨102) | ₨99 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 157 Дин. (₨64) | ₨70 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Дин. (₨230) | ₨160 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Дин. (₨41) | ₨120 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Дин. (₨33) | ₨37 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (₨32) | ₨60 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 861 Дин. (₨352) | ₨500 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (₨60) | ₨81 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Дин. (₨28) | ₨10 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 47% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Serbia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,737 Дин. (₨51,422) | ₨28,791 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,671 Дин. (₨28,084) | ₨13,834 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (₨6,172) | ₨2,000 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,151 Дин. (₨25,417) | ₨30,000 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,526 Дин. (₨16,574) | ₨12,000 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (₨4,644) | ₨2,000 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,344 Дин. (₨958) | ₨300 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (₨16,899) | ₨40,000 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (₨6,246) | ₨6,000 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (₨370) | ₨250 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (₨291) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 29% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Serbia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,692 Дин. (₨4,373) | ₨2,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,268 Дин. (₨2,154) | ₨2,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,864 Дин. (₨4,443) | ₨5,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,590 Дин. (₨5,967) | ₨3,000 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 16% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Serbia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (₨736,134) | ₨1,600,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (₨75) | ₨74 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,906 Дин. (₨1,188) | ₨940 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Serbia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (₨284) | ₨408 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (₨238) | ₨574 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (₨1,107) | ₨500 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (₨247) | ₨259 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (₨213) | ₨229 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (₨210) | ₨120 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (₨92) | ₨109 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (₨115) | ₨108 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (₨337) | ₨327 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 11% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Serbia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (₨1,005) | ₨1,000 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,267 Дин. (₨518) | ₨600 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (₨1,554) | ₨1,207 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,802 Дин. (₨1,964) | ₨3,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (₨304) | ₨250 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 221 Дин. (₨90) | ₨100 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 245 Дин. (₨100) | ₨150 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (₨32,873) | ₨39,922 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (₨20) | ₨4.55 | + 349% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,538 Дин. (₨1,447) | ₨2,077 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 412 Дин. (₨169) | ₨235 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 561 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 9% more expensive than in Mauritius
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