Moving to Serbia from Greece
What to Expect
Considering a move from Greece to Serbia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Greece to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 15.7% cheaper than Greece overall. A €64,304 salary in Greece would need to be roughly RSD6,193,392 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 72°F in Athens, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Greece and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → RSD6,193,392
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 14.0% more
Groceries
pay 23.7% less
Transportation
pay 22.6% less
Housing
pay 27.5% less
Childcare
pay 19.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 39.5% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Greece to Serbia.
Who's moving to Serbia?
Top countries of origin for Serbia's foreign-born residents.
- 342,526
- 288,708
- 72,596
- 47,637
- 16,392
- 11,139
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19.930
Greece
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Greece.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Greece generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in homicide rate.
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
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Greece 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
Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece 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
Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.
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
Greece generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in literacy rate.
Data: GSIS, Greece, 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 | Athens | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
View all months
| Month | Athens | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Hellenic National Meteorological Service,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.
Greece passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Free
Serbia passport holder visiting Greece
Visa FreeData: 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 Greece?
On average Serbia is about 18% less expensive than Greece, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD1,548,348 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Serbia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Serbia: 29.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Serbia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Serbia safe for expats?
Greece 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 1.1 in Greece.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Greece?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Greece?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Greece, the official language is Greek.
