Cost of living in Serbia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,097 Дин. (NZ$16) | NZ$18 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 536 Дин. (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 Дин. (NZ$3.60) | NZ$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Дин. (NZ$1.36) | NZ$2.07 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 165 Дин. (NZ$2.35) | NZ$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 132 Дин. (NZ$1.87) | NZ$6 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Дин. (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Дин. (NZ$1.46) | NZ$4.26 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. (NZ$0.81) | NZ$3.27 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 83 Дин. (NZ$1.18) | NZ$5.33 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 Дин. (NZ$9) | NZ$19 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (NZ$1.78) | NZ$3.50 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (NZ$0.62) | NZ$2.01 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 67% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,594 Дин. (NZ$891) | NZ$2,541 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,700 Дин. (NZ$636) | NZ$2,183 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,804 Дин. (NZ$182) | NZ$291 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,074 Дин. (NZ$570) | NZ$2,175 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,941 Дин. (NZ$341) | NZ$1,938 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,041 Дин. (NZ$114) | NZ$174 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,471 Дин. (NZ$21) | NZ$75 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,836 Дин. (NZ$538) | NZ$704 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,476 Дин. (NZ$135) | NZ$254 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 746 Дин. (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 397 Дин. (NZ$5.65) | NZ$27 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,992 Дин. (NZ$128) | NZ$119 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,893 Дин. (NZ$55) | NZ$62 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,374 Дин. (NZ$133) | NZ$178 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,448 Дин. (NZ$134) | NZ$243 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (NZ$32,803) | NZ$38,029 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 Дин. (NZ$2.05) | NZ$1.96 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,377 Дин. (NZ$34) | NZ$145 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Дин. (NZ$5.35) | NZ$5.96 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,266 Дин. (NZ$32) | NZ$62 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 486 Дин. (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 314 Дин. (NZ$4.47) | NZ$6 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (NZ$4.82) | NZ$6 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Дин. (NZ$2.28) | NZ$3.35 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 158 Дин. (NZ$2.25) | NZ$4.20 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (NZ$7) | NZ$31 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,884 Дин. (NZ$27) | NZ$59 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 866 Дин. (NZ$12) | NZ$37 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,516 Дин. (NZ$36) | NZ$265 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,916 Дин. (NZ$41) | NZ$100 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 593 Дин. (NZ$8) | NZ$19 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 195 Дин. (NZ$2.78) | NZ$4.98 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (NZ$3.20) | NZ$11 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 64,335 Дин. (NZ$916) | NZ$841 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (NZ$0.16) | NZ$0.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,997 Дин. (NZ$43) | NZ$87 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 332 Дин. (NZ$4.73) | NZ$34 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand
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