Moving to Serbia from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cuba to Serbia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
28 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Cuba live in Serbia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Serbia?

Top countries of origin for Serbia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cuba 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

CU
4.4
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
RS
7.4

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
RS
28.4

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba 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

CU
31.0
RS
45.0

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
RS
$24,500

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
RS
4.8

Cuba performs better than Serbia 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.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Belgrade
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Havana Belgrade
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Cuba without a 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 Cuba and Serbia.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Cuba?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU RS
Population 11,008,112 6,739,471
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Spanish Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112