Cost of living in Serbia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 999 Дин. (40 zł) | 34 zł | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 790 Дин. (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 Дин. (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Дин. (5.47 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 157 Дин. (6 zł) | 11 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Дин. (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Дин. (3.99 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Дин. (3.26 zł) | 3.32 zł | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (3.17 zł) | 4.08 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 861 Дин. (35 zł) | 29 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (5.92 zł) | 8 zł | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Дин. (2.75 zł) | 3.79 zł | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,737 Дин. (5,061 zł) | 5,837 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,671 Дин. (2,764 zł) | 4,354 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (607 zł) | 684 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,151 Дин. (2,502 zł) | 3,214 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,526 Дин. (1,631 zł) | 2,442 zł | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (457 zł) | 490 zł | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,344 Дин. (94 zł) | 55 zł | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (1,663 zł) | 1,557 zł | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (615 zł) | 435 zł | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (36 zł) | 45 zł | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (29 zł) | 29 zł | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 41% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,692 Дин. (430 zł) | 338 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,268 Дин. (212 zł) | 141 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,864 Дин. (437 zł) | 339 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,590 Дин. (587 zł) | 388 zł | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (72,451 zł) | 103,735 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,906 Дин. (117 zł) | 115 zł | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (23 zł) | 48 zł | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (109 zł) | 169 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (9 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (33 zł) | 51 zł | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 52% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Serbia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (99 zł) | 84 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,267 Дин. (51 zł) | 58 zł | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (153 zł) | 183 zł | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,802 Дин. (193 zł) | 176 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (30 zł) | 23 zł | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 221 Дин. (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 245 Дин. (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (3,235 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (2.01 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 539% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,538 Дин. (142 zł) | 139 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 412 Дин. (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,011 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is about the same as in Poland
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