Moving to Serbia from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Serbia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 3.2 times more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,129,841 salary in India would need to be roughly RSD19,121,235 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 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,129,841 → RSD19,121,235
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.1 times more
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 2.5 times more
Housing
pay 3.7 times more
Childcare
pay 4.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 54.0% more
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 India 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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30.299
India
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs significantly better than India 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs significantly better than India 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 performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.
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 India leads in unemployment rate.
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
Serbia generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 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 | Delhi | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
View all months
| Month | Delhi | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 India?
On average Serbia is around 153% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD4,780,309 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a ₹7,129,841 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?
Serbia performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to India?
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 7.3 in India. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to India?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
