Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Serbia is 1.65 times less expensive as compared to Romania.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Serbia and Romania. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Serbia and Romania.
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Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 60,000 RSD (552 USD) | 3,500 RON (770 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 100,000 RSD (920 USD) | 5,500 RON (1,210 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 150,000 RSD (1,380 USD) | 7,500 RON (1,650 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 40,000 RSD (368 USD) | 2,000 RON (440 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 70,000 RSD (644 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 100,000 RSD (920 USD) | 4,000 RON (880 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 0.8 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 1.8 % |
Property Taxes | 0.4 to 2.0 % | 0.1 to 0.5 % |
The average housing cost in Serbia is 1.21 times less expensive than Romania.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 500,000 RSD (4,600 USD) | 10,000 RON (2,200 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 10,000 RSD (92 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 7,000 RSD (64.40 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 8,000 RSD (73.60 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 110.48% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Serbia costs 2.09 times more compared to Romania.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 8,000 RSD (73.60 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 437.66% more in Serbia compared to Romania.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 200 RSD (1.84 USD) | 7 RON (1.54 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 130 RSD (1.20 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 40 RSD (0.37 USD) | 2 RON (0.44 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 80 RSD (0.74 USD) | 3 RON (0.66 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 150 RSD (1.38 USD) | 12 RON (2.64 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 400 RSD (3.68 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 300 RSD (2.76 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
In Serbia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.02 times more expensive than the cost in Romania.
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 38.92% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Apples (1 KG) | 150 RSD (1.38 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 120 RSD (1.10 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 130 RSD (1.20 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 100 RSD (0.92 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 80 RSD (0.74 USD) | 4 RON (0.88 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 150 RSD (1.38 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 100 RSD (0.92 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 250 RSD (2.30 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.22 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,500 RSD (13.80 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 800 RSD (7.36 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 150 RSD (1.38 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Soft Drink | 100 RSD (0.92 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Pizza for One | 1,200 RSD (11.04 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 1,000 RSD (9.20 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 300 RSD (2.76 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 46.36% more in Serbia compared to Romania.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 1,200 RSD (11.04 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 300 RSD (2.76 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 200 RSD (1.84 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 250 RSD (2.30 USD) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 800 RSD (7.36 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 1,200 RSD (11.04 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.08 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 150 RSD (1.38 USD) | 4 RON (0.88 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 20,000 RSD (184 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 200 RSD (1.84 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 80 RSD (0.74 USD) | 2 RON (0.44 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 200 RSD (1.84 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 100 RSD (0.92 USD) | 3 RON (0.66 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 2.49 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 500,000 RSD (4,600 USD) | 50,000 RON (11,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 20,000 RSD (184 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 10,000 RSD (92 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 40,000 RSD (368 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 10,000 RSD (92 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 6 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 150 RSD (1.38 USD) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 600 RSD (5.52 USD) | 25 RON (5.50 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.12 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Serbia compared to that of Romania.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Doctor Visit | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 120 RON (26.40 USD) |
Eye Exam | 1,000 RSD (9.20 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 2,500 RSD (23 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 250 RON (55 USD) |
Vaccinations | 1,500 RSD (13.80 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 1,000 RSD (9.20 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 500 RSD (4.60 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 20,000 RSD (184 USD) | 250 RON (55 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.21 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 15,000 RSD (138 USD) | 500 RON (110 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Haircuts | 1,000 RSD (9.20 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 200 RSD (1.84 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 100 RSD (0.92 USD) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.21 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 10,000 RSD (92 USD) | 400 RON (88 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Women's Dress | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Summer Dress | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Men's Suit | 30,000 RSD (276 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 7,000 RSD (64.40 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 120 RON (26.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 500 RSD (4.60 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 700 RSD (6.44 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Socks For Men | 100 RSD (0.92 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 100 RSD (0.92 USD) | 15 RON (3.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 8,000 RSD (73.60 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
Sportswear | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.13 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Children's Jeans | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 2,500 RSD (23 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 20,000 RSD (184 USD) | 1,500 RON (330 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 15,000 RSD (138 USD) | 1,200 RON (264 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 1,000 RSD (9.20 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 8,000 RSD (73.60 USD) | 1,200 RON (264 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 600 RON (132 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 10,000 RSD (92 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 2.14 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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PreSchool Fees | 25,000 RSD (230 USD) | 1,800 RON (396 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 50,000 RSD (460 USD) | 3,500 RON (770 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 60,000 RSD (552 USD) | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) |
Private School Fees | 70,000 RSD (644 USD) | 7,000 RON (1,540 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 80,000 RSD (736 USD) | 15,000 RON (3,300 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 100,000 RSD (920 USD) | 25,000 RON (5,500 USD) |
After School Activities | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 400 RON (88 USD) |
Special Education Services | 10,000 RSD (92 USD) | 1,500 RON (330 USD) |
Tutoring | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,000 RSD (9.20 USD) | 300 RON (66 USD) |
School Supplies | 500 RSD (4.60 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 3.56 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 300 RSD (2.76 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 500 RSD (4.60 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 800 RSD (7.36 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 1,000 RSD (9.20 USD) | 70 RON (15.40 USD) |
Gym Membership | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 200 RSD (1.84 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 300 RSD (2.76 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 500 RSD (4.60 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Bowling | 300 RSD (2.76 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Mini Golf | 200 RSD (1.84 USD) | 20 RON (4.40 USD) |
Video Games | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Streaming Services | 800 RSD (7.36 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 500 RSD (4.60 USD) | 50 RON (11 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 20,000 RSD (184 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 1.37 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Language Classes | 6,000 RSD (55.20 USD) | 1,000 RON (220 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 600 RON (132 USD) |
Art Classes | 600 RSD (5.52 USD) | 40 RON (8.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 500 RSD (4.60 USD) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 800 RSD (7.36 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 800 RSD (7.36 USD) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 200 RSD (1.84 USD) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 800 RON (176 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, instead of Romania, you would have to pay 3.47 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 80,000 RSD (736 USD) | 4,000 RON (880 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 56,000 RSD (515.20 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 1,000 RSD per hour (9.20 USD) | 50 RON per hour (11 USD) |
Average Bonus | 10,000 RSD (92 USD) | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 19 % |
Social Security Contributions | 13 % | 25 % |
Pension Contributions | 12 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index | 43 | 55 |
Median Household Income | 70,000 RSD (644 USD) | 3,000 RON (660 USD) |
If you lived in Serbia, you would earn 1.66 times less salary as compared to Romania.
Indicators | Serbia | Romania |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 5,000 RSD (46 USD) | 200 RON (44 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 4,000 RSD (36.80 USD) | 150 RON (33 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 3,000 RSD (27.60 USD) | 100 RON (22 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 2,000 RSD (18.40 USD) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.10 times more in Serbia, as compared to Romania.
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