Moving to Serbia from Brunei
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Brunei to Serbia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Brunei to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 25.1% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,844 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly RSD5,715,713 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 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Brunei to Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
BND96,844 → RSD5,715,713
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
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Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 38.6% less
Transportation
pay 2.1 times more
Housing
pay 8.6% more
Childcare
pay 12.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.5% less
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 Brunei to Serbia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Brunei performs better than Serbia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Brunei performs better than Serbia 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
share of households with internet
Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Serbia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Brunei performs better than Serbia 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
Brunei generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in infant mortality.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei, 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 | Bandar Seri Begawan | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.
Brunei passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia passport holder visiting Brunei
Visa RequiredData: 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 Brunei?
Yes — Serbia is on average about 26% cheaper than Brunei. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RSD1,428,928 in Serbia on a BND96,844 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?
Brunei performs better than Serbia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Brunei?
Brunei 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 19.1 in Brunei. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
