Moving to Serbia from Benin

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
RS
28.4

Benin 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

BJ
77.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Benin 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

BJ
0.2
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
RS
5.7%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
RS
$24,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
RS
4.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Belgrade
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Porto-novo Belgrade
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Benin

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

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 Benin and Serbia.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Benin?

Benin 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 2.0 in Benin. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ RS
Population 13,754,688 6,739,471
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages French Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112