Moving to Serbia from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ghana to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 96.4% more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS864,429 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly RSD12,728,201 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 88°F in Accra, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

GHS864,429 RSD12,728,201

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 15.9% less

Transportation

pay 84.6% more

Housing

pay 88.4% more

Childcare

pay 88.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 44.6% more

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Exchange rate: 1 GHS = 8.9 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Ghana to Serbia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
28 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Ghana 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
RS
28.4

Ghana 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

GH
89.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Ghana 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

GH
0.6
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GH
6.3%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
RS
$24,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
RS
4.8

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.

Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Belgrade
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Accra Belgrade
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Ghana

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

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 Ghana?

No — Serbia is on average about 65% more expensive than Ghana. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RSD3,182,050 in Serbia on a GHS864,429 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 Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Ghana?

Ghana 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 1.4 in Ghana. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Ghana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GH RS
Population 33,107,275 6,739,471
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages English Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +233 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112