Moving to Serbia from Botswana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Serbia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Botswana 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 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Botswana and Serbia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs significantly better than Botswana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Serbia performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Serbia generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Botswana and Serbia.
Is Serbia safe for expats?
Serbia performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Botswana?
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
