Cost of living in Serbia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 4% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,074 Дин. (42 zł) | 29 zł | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 569 Дин. (22 zł) | 21 zł | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 269 Дин. (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 Дин. (3.67 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Дин. (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 139 Дин. (5.41 zł) | 6 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Дин. (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Дин. (3.92 zł) | 3.51 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 Дин. (2.10 zł) | 2.80 zł | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 78 Дин. (3.06 zł) | 3.29 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 682 Дин. (27 zł) | 28 zł | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 Дин. (4.65 zł) | 5.59 zł | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Дин. (1.63 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 65,241 Дин. (2,548 zł) | 3,952 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,081 Дин. (1,799 zł) | 2,890 zł | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,922 Дин. (505 zł) | 454 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,321 Дин. (1,457 zł) | 2,398 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,851 Дин. (931 zł) | 1,921 zł | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,908 Дин. (348 zł) | 284 zł | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,644 Дин. (64 zł) | 46 zł | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 31,791 Дин. (1,241 zł) | 1,686 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,169 Дин. (436 zł) | 443 zł | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 752 Дин. (29 zł) | 28 zł | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 479 Дин. (19 zł) | 24 zł | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,102 Дин. (277 zł) | 281 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,790 Дин. (148 zł) | 160 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,840 Дин. (345 zł) | 300 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,458 Дин. (369 zł) | 352 zł | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,984,950 Дин. (77,510 zł) | 80,040 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Дин. (5.70 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,559 Дин. (100 zł) | 102 zł | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 519 Дин. (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 398 Дин. (16 zł) | 30 zł | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,429 Дин. (95 zł) | 135 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 424 Дин. (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 323 Дин. (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 331 Дин. (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 156 Дин. (6 zł) | 5.61 zł | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 164 Дин. (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 560 Дин. (22 zł) | 46 zł | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,006 Дин. (78 zł) | 69 zł | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 884 Дин. (35 zł) | 56 zł | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,456 Дин. (96 zł) | 192 zł | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,711 Дин. (106 zł) | 130 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 545 Дин. (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 191 Дин. (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 221 Дин. (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,225 Дин. (2,469 zł) | 2,031 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (0.45 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,868 Дин. (112 zł) | 125 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 330 Дин. (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 7% cheaper than in Poland
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