Cost of living in Serbia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Serbia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 948 Дин. (NZ$13) | NZ$22 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 735 Дин. (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 393 Дин. (NZ$5.53) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 129 Дин. (NZ$1.81) | NZ$2.38 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 244 Дин. (NZ$3.43) | NZ$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 171 Дин. (NZ$2.41) | NZ$8 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 538 Дин. (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Дин. (NZ$1.50) | NZ$4.21 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 86 Дин. (NZ$1.21) | NZ$3.31 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (NZ$1.11) | NZ$5.09 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 828 Дин. (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 138 Дин. (NZ$1.95) | NZ$3.42 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Дин. (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.64 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 62% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Serbia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,880 Дин. (NZ$1,278) | NZ$3,254 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 61,153 Дин. (NZ$860) | NZ$2,569 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,865 Дин. (NZ$223) | NZ$278 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,514 Дин. (NZ$682) | NZ$2,311 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 37,463 Дин. (NZ$527) | NZ$1,811 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,388 Дин. (NZ$146) | NZ$188 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,777 Дин. (NZ$25) | NZ$76 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,289 Дин. (NZ$581) | NZ$714 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,363 Дин. (NZ$216) | NZ$302 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 754 Дин. (NZ$11) | NZ$12 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 706 Дин. (NZ$10) | NZ$30 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 8% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Serbia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,695 Дин. (NZ$150) | NZ$119 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,680 Дин. (NZ$66) | NZ$90 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,064 Дин. (NZ$156) | NZ$161 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,542 Дин. (NZ$204) | NZ$207 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Serbia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (NZ$25,312) | NZ$39,009 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (NZ$2.59) | NZ$2.87 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,845 Дин. (NZ$40) | NZ$158 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Serbia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 783 Дин. (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,805 Дин. (NZ$39) | NZ$94 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 552 Дин. (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 457 Дин. (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Дин. (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 184 Дин. (NZ$2.59) | NZ$3.86 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 275 Дин. (NZ$3.87) | NZ$4.42 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 797 Дин. (NZ$11) | NZ$38 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Serbia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (NZ$35) | NZ$74 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,262 Дин. (NZ$18) | NZ$39 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,688 Дин. (NZ$66) | NZ$161 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,802 Дин. (NZ$68) | NZ$116 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 731 Дин. (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 204 Дин. (NZ$2.87) | NZ$5.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 245 Дин. (NZ$3.44) | NZ$10 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (NZ$1,130) | NZ$775 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (NZ$0.70) | NZ$0.37 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,346 Дин. (NZ$47) | NZ$76 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 Дин. (NZ$5.62) | NZ$35 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand
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