Cost of living in Serbia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 999 Дин. (kr 91) | kr 202 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 790 Дин. (kr 72) | kr 120 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 Дин. (kr 36) | kr 72 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Дин. (kr 12) | kr 20 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (kr 23) | kr 54 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 157 Дин. (kr 14) | kr 37 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Дин. (kr 52) | kr 59 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Дин. (kr 9) | kr 29 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Дин. (kr 7) | kr 22 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (kr 7) | kr 32 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 861 Дин. (kr 79) | kr 180 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (kr 13) | kr 36 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Дин. (kr 6) | kr 25 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,737 Дин. (kr 11,508) | kr 22,915 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,671 Дин. (kr 6,285) | kr 16,856 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (kr 1,381) | kr 3,191 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,151 Дин. (kr 5,688) | kr 13,093 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,526 Дин. (kr 3,709) | kr 10,049 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (kr 1,039) | kr 1,141 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,344 Дин. (kr 215) | kr 445 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (kr 3,782) | kr 4,824 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (kr 1,398) | kr 3,478 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (kr 83) | kr 86 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (kr 65) | kr 496 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,692 Дин. (kr 979) | kr 964 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,268 Дин. (kr 482) | kr 472 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,864 Дин. (kr 994) | kr 999 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,590 Дин. (kr 1,335) | kr 1,215 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (kr 164,749) | kr 360,840 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,906 Дин. (kr 266) | kr 818 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 28% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (kr 64) | kr 66 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (kr 53) | kr 116 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (kr 248) | kr 473 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (kr 55) | kr 45 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (kr 48) | kr 41 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (kr 47) | kr 38 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (kr 21) | kr 26 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (kr 26) | kr 23 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (kr 75) | kr 455 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (kr 225) | kr 1,044 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,267 Дин. (kr 116) | kr 286 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (kr 348) | kr 1,389 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,802 Дин. (kr 440) | kr 974 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (kr 68) | kr 153 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 221 Дин. (kr 20) | kr 52 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 245 Дин. (kr 22) | kr 92 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (kr 7,357) | kr 5,951 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (kr 4.58) | kr 1.37 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,538 Дин. (kr 324) | kr 464 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 412 Дин. (kr 38) | kr 146 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 975 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 49% cheaper than in Norway
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