Cost of living in Serbia compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 21% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Serbia | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 Дин. (₩23,032) | ₩12,081 | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 922 Дин. (₩11,421) | ₩7,849 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 542 Дин. (₩6,706) | ₩5,923 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 165 Дин. (₩2,044) | ₩2,942 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 360 Дин. (₩4,461) | ₩5,102 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 220 Дин. (₩2,729) | ₩7,771 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 741 Дин. (₩9,171) | ₩8,958 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Дин. (₩1,828) | ₩6,825 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Дин. (₩1,488) | ₩4,178 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Дин. (₩1,174) | ₩3,056 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,431 Дин. (₩17,723) | ₩21,973 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 174 Дин. (₩2,154) | ₩3,494 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Дин. (₩1,128) | ₩4,603 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 4% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Serbia | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 139,092 Дин. (₩1,722,109) | ₩1,500,120 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,235 Дин. (₩981,015) | ₩1,934,250 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,028 Дин. (₩198,440) | ₩240,148 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,415 Дин. (₩1,119,438) | ₩1,264,360 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,840 Дин. (₩728,501) | ₩725,161 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,108 Дин. (₩162,291) | ₩80,000 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,302 Дин. (₩28,495) | ₩28,380 | + 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | 35,503 Дин. (₩439,567) | ₩433,362 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,660 Дин. (₩243,411) | ₩100,000 | + 143% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,718 Дин. (₩21,274) | ₩16,029 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 830 Дин. (₩10,281) | ₩14,433 | - 29% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 15% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Serbia | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,222 Дин. (₩138,942) | ₩85,819 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,537 Дин. (₩56,171) | ₩66,260 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,696 Дин. (₩144,810) | ₩96,399 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,187 Дин. (₩188,025) | ₩148,450 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Serbia is 25% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Serbia | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,604,060 Дин. (₩32,241,074) | ₩39,273,000 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (₩2,478) | ₩1,635 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,381 Дин. (₩29,480) | ₩60,828 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Serbia | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Дин. (₩14,857) | ₩7,985 | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 529 Дин. (₩6,547) | ₩12,000 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,278 Дин. (₩65,353) | ₩39,691 | + 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 380 Дин. (₩4,703) | ₩20,000 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 497 Дин. (₩6,151) | ₩15,000 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Дин. (₩7,920) | ₩9,644 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 279 Дин. (₩3,460) | ₩3,593 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 306 Дин. (₩3,785) | ₩6,320 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 984 Дин. (₩12,177) | ₩14,338 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is 23% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Serbia | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 Дин. (₩40,865) | ₩37,219 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,752 Дин. (₩21,691) | ₩27,364 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,529 Дин. (₩43,695) | ₩249,761 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,410 Дин. (₩66,981) | ₩127,461 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 822 Дин. (₩10,176) | ₩15,654 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (₩2,829) | ₩5,510 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 269 Дин. (₩3,336) | ₩6,631 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 114,108 Дин. (₩1,412,780) | ₩924,016 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (₩133) | ₩206 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,253 Дин. (₩52,654) | ₩98,667 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 440 Дин. (₩5,453) | ₩4,699 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 662 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 18% cheaper than in South Korea
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