Moving to Serbia from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bangladesh to Serbia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 3.9 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,250,227 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly RSD14,376,194 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bangladesh to Serbia.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,250,227 RSD14,376,194

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 5.9 times more

Groceries

pay 2.0 times more

Transportation

pay 100.0% more

Housing

pay 4.6 times more

Childcare

pay 8.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 53.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.8311 RSD (July 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bangladesh to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
RS
28.4

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
RS
5.7%

Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
RS
$24,500

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
RS
4.8

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Belgrade
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Dhaka Belgrade
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Serbia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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 Bangladesh?

No — Serbia is on average about 87% more expensive than Bangladesh. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RSD3,594,048 in Serbia on a BDT9,250,227 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Serbia has 29.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD RS
Population 165,650,475 6,739,471
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Bengali Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112