Moving to Serbia from Armenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Armenia to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 7.7% cheaper than Armenia overall. A AMD27,000,000 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly RSD7,210,000 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Armenia and Serbia.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,000,000 → RSD7,210,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 0.9% more

Groceries

pay 9.0% more

Transportation

pay 4.6% more

Housing

pay 25.1% less

Childcare

pay 23.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.2892 RSD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Serbia cost about 2% more than cities in Armenia.

Armenia

Gyumri 42%

Serbia

Novi Sad 42%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Armenia to Serbia.

Living there in 2020
159 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Armenia live in Serbia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Serbia?

Top countries of origin for Serbia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
RS
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
33.6
RS
31.0

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Armenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
20.3
RS
33.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
62.0%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
12.9%
RS
7.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$9,474
RS
$15,262

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AM
78.3 yrs
RS
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
8.5
RS
4.6

Armenia generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Belgrade
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Yerevan Belgrade
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°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 Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
Armenia passport holders can enter Serbia without a visa.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Armenia without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Serbia than Armenia?

On average Serbia is about 8% less expensive than Armenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

Budget about RSD1,802,500 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a AMD27,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Serbia: 33.4 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 Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in health coverage index. There are 31.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 33.6 in Armenia. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM RS
Population 3,086,700 6,549,143
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Armenian Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112