Moving to Serbia from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Afghanistan to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Afghanistan to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Afghanistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
RS
28.4

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
RS
$24,500

Serbia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
RS
4.8

Serbia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Belgrade
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Kabul Belgrade
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Serbia. To live, work, or study long-term in Serbia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Serbia's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Serbia: 29.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Serbia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF RS
Population 38,346,720 6,739,471
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +93 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112