Moving to Serbia from Illinois
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Illinois to Serbia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Illinois to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 33.7% cheaper than Illinois. A $75,000 salary in Illinois would need to be roughly RSD5,254,795 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Illinois to Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → RSD5,254,795
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
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Restaurants
pay 24.8% less
Groceries
pay 39.2% less
Transportation
pay 1.0% less
Housing
pay 55.5% less
Childcare
pay 77.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 54.3% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Serbia cost about 25% less than cities in Illinois.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Illinois to Serbia, and how the trend has changed.
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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United States
Key Indicator Comparison
How Illinois and Serbia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Serbia performs significantly better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Illinois performs better than Serbia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Illinois performs better than Serbia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Illinois performs better than Serbia across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Springfield | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Springfield | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Free
Serbia passport holder visiting United States
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 Illinois?
Generally yes: Serbia runs about 32% cheaper than Illinois on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around RSD1,313,699 in Serbia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Serbia?
Working remotely from Serbia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Illinois and Serbia.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Illinois?
Serbia performs significantly better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Illinois?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 63°F in Springfield. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Springfield gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Illinois, the official language is English.
