Cost of living in Serbia compared to Romania
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 Дин. (79 lei) | 49 lei | + 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 922 Дин. (39 lei) | 30 lei | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 542 Дин. (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 165 Дин. (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 360 Дин. (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 220 Дин. (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 741 Дин. (31 lei) | 23 lei | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Дин. (6 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Дин. (5.10 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Дин. (4.02 lei) | 4.78 lei | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,431 Дин. (61 lei) | 37 lei | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 174 Дин. (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Дин. (3.86 lei) | 3.12 lei | + 24% | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 50% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 139,092 Дин. (5,900 lei) | 3,674 lei | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,235 Дин. (3,361 lei) | 2,354 lei | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,028 Дин. (680 lei) | 761 lei | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,415 Дин. (3,835 lei) | 2,324 lei | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,840 Дин. (2,496 lei) | 1,494 lei | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,108 Дин. (556 lei) | 400 lei | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,302 Дин. (98 lei) | 38 lei | + 156% | |
40” flat screen tv | 35,503 Дин. (1,506 lei) | 1,546 lei | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,660 Дин. (834 lei) | 609 lei | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,718 Дин. (73 lei) | 46 lei | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 830 Дин. (35 lei) | 35 lei | + 2% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 40% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,222 Дин. (476 lei) | 251 lei | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,537 Дин. (192 lei) | 176 lei | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,696 Дин. (496 lei) | 341 lei | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,187 Дин. (644 lei) | 382 lei | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Serbia is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,604,060 Дин. (110,453 lei) | 92,766 lei | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,381 Дин. (101 lei) | 96 lei | + 5% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 7% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Дин. (51 lei) | 36 lei | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 529 Дин. (22 lei) | 30 lei | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,278 Дин. (224 lei) | 240 lei | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 380 Дин. (16 lei) | 25 lei | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 497 Дин. (21 lei) | 18 lei | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Дин. (27 lei) | 25 lei | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 279 Дин. (12 lei) | 7 lei | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 306 Дин. (13 lei) | 18 lei | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 984 Дин. (42 lei) | 47 lei | - 12% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is 8% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Serbia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 Дин. (140 lei) | 110 lei | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,752 Дин. (74 lei) | 59 lei | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,529 Дин. (150 lei) | 148 lei | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,410 Дин. (229 lei) | 240 lei | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 822 Дин. (35 lei) | 32 lei | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (10 lei) | 15 lei | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 269 Дин. (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 114,108 Дин. (4,840 lei) | 3,666 lei | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (0.46 lei) | 0.53 lei | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,253 Дин. (180 lei) | 183 lei | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 440 Дин. (19 lei) | 24 lei | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,450 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 25% more expensive than in Romania
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