Cost of living in Serbia compared to Romania
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 8% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,604 Дин. (68 lei) | 46 lei | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 950 Дин. (40 lei) | 32 lei | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 376 Дин. (16 lei) | 17 lei | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (5.93 lei) | 7 lei | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 254 Дин. (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 190 Дин. (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 597 Дин. (25 lei) | 23 lei | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 116 Дин. (4.91 lei) | 4.98 lei | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 Дин. (3.70 lei) | 3.66 lei | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 86 Дин. (3.65 lei) | 4.83 lei | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,080 Дин. (46 lei) | 34 lei | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. (7 lei) | 11 lei | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 78 Дин. (3.30 lei) | 3.39 lei | - 3% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 36% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 132,014 Дин. (5,611 lei) | 3,825 lei | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 70,002 Дин. (2,976 lei) | 2,539 lei | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,661 Дин. (836 lei) | 557 lei | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 69,748 Дин. (2,965 lei) | 2,408 lei | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 42,082 Дин. (1,789 lei) | 1,607 lei | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,320 Дин. (524 lei) | 374 lei | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,519 Дин. (107 lei) | 40 lei | + 168% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (1,391 lei) | 1,317 lei | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,747 Дин. (627 lei) | 515 lei | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,397 Дин. (59 lei) | 74 lei | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (35 lei) | 43 lei | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 15% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (403 lei) | 370 lei | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (183 lei) | 147 lei | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (416 lei) | 366 lei | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,247 Дин. (478 lei) | 430 lei | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Serbia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (76,512 lei) | 120,453 lei | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,635 Дин. (112 lei) | 99 lei | + 13% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 20% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (20 lei) | 25 lei | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (19 lei) | 30 lei | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (146 lei) | 272 lei | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (18 lei) | 23 lei | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 537 Дин. (23 lei) | 23 lei | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (25 lei) | 30 lei | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (10 lei) | 17 lei | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,222 Дин. (52 lei) | 62 lei | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,641 Дин. (155 lei) | 124 lei | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,360 Дин. (58 lei) | 59 lei | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (196 lei) | 308 lei | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,147 Дин. (219 lei) | 227 lei | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (32 lei) | 34 lei | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 231 Дин. (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (13 lei) | 13 lei | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (3,407 lei) | 3,950 lei | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.25 lei | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (177 lei) | 224 lei | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 422 Дин. (18 lei) | 27 lei | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 7% more expensive than in Romania
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