Cost of living in Serbia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Serbia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,759 Дин. (17 B/.) | 14 B/. | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 993 Дин. (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 408 Дин. (3.86 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 146 Дин. (1.38 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 301 Дин. (2.85 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Дин. (1.94 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 636 Дин. (6 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Дин. (1.30 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 Дин. (1.04 B/.) | 2.31 B/. | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 90 Дин. (0.85 B/.) | 1.04 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,372 Дин. (13 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Дин. (1.50 B/.) | 2.49 B/. | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Дин. (0.90 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 6% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Serbia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 137,959 Дин. (1,306 B/.) | 1,360 B/. | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 78,468 Дин. (743 B/.) | 855 B/. | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,942 Дин. (189 B/.) | 111 B/. | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 81,641 Дин. (773 B/.) | 724 B/. | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 51,311 Дин. (486 B/.) | 559 B/. | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,769 Дин. (121 B/.) | 100 B/. | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,774 Дин. (26 B/.) | 35 B/. | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (310 B/.) | 317 B/. | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,680 Дин. (158 B/.) | 116 B/. | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,397 Дин. (13 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 867 Дин. (8 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 13% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Serbia | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,469 Дин. (90 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (41 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,975 Дин. (104 B/.) | 96 B/. | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,542 Дин. (119 B/.) | 94 B/. | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 13% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Serbia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,509,890 Дин. (23,754 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 201 Дин. (1.90 B/.) | 1.01 B/. | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,487 Дин. (24 B/.) | 25 B/. | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 26% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Serbia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 716 Дин. (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (4.29 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,439 Дин. (42 B/.) | 28 B/. | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (4.02 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 483 Дин. (4.57 B/.) | 5.33 B/. | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 526 Дин. (4.98 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 221 Дин. (2.09 B/.) | 2.64 B/. | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (2.17 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 896 Дин. (8 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 17% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Serbia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,533 Дин. (33 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,309 Дин. (12 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,698 Дин. (44 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,426 Дин. (51 B/.) | 52 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 833 Дин. (8 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Дин. (2.26 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Дин. (3.04 B/.) | 3.73 B/. | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,285 Дин. (750 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Дин. (0.09 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,627 Дин. (44 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 425 Дин. (4.02 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 887 prices entered by 112 different people.
Cost of living in Serbia is about the same as in Panama
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