Moving to Serbia from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Serbia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Serbia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
RS
28.4

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
RS
45.0

Bahamas performs better than Serbia 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

BS
20.5
RS
29.3

Serbia performs significantly better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
RS
$24,500

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
RS
4.8

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Belgrade
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Nassau Belgrade
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°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 Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Serbia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

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?

With 29.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Serbia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Serbia.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS RS
Population 355,608 6,739,471
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages English Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112