Cost of living in Serbia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Serbia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,791 Дин. (C$23) | C$25 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 938 Дин. (C$12) | C$15 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 402 Дин. (C$5.08) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. (C$1.75) | C$3.20 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 295 Дин. (C$3.73) | C$5.71 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 199 Дин. (C$2.52) | C$5.61 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 598 Дин. (C$8) | C$13 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 125 Дин. (C$1.58) | C$5.25 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Дин. (C$1.26) | C$4.06 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 Дин. (C$1.11) | C$3.89 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,102 Дин. (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. (C$2.04) | C$3.32 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 93 Дин. (C$1.17) | C$2.68 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Serbia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 132,014 Дин. (C$1,669) | C$2,862 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 74,567 Дин. (C$943) | C$2,408 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,094 Дин. (C$254) | C$243 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,710 Дин. (C$957) | C$2,059 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 46,703 Дин. (C$590) | C$1,630 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,440 Дин. (C$157) | C$121 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,774 Дин. (C$35) | C$70 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (C$414) | C$366 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,680 Дин. (C$211) | C$192 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,397 Дин. (C$18) | C$15 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (C$11) | C$31 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Serbia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,469 Дин. (C$120) | C$86 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (C$54) | C$62 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,975 Дин. (C$139) | C$139 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,542 Дин. (C$159) | C$163 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Serbia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,509,890 Дин. (C$31,732) | C$32,441 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 201 Дин. (C$2.54) | C$1.64 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,487 Дин. (C$31) | C$113 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Serbia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 716 Дин. (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (C$5.73) | C$27 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,439 Дин. (C$56) | C$116 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (C$5.37) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 484 Дин. (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 221 Дин. (C$2.80) | C$3.92 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (C$2.90) | C$3.89 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 896 Дин. (C$11) | C$32 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Serbia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,559 Дин. (C$45) | C$74 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,309 Дин. (C$17) | C$33 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,698 Дин. (C$59) | C$169 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,426 Дин. (C$69) | C$139 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (C$9) | C$15 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Дин. (C$3.02) | C$5.62 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Дин. (C$4.07) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (C$1,013) | C$732 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Дин. (C$0.13) | C$0.51 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,627 Дин. (C$58) | C$58 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 436 Дин. (C$5.52) | C$18 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in Canada
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