Moving to Serbia from Jordan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Serbia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Jordan to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 55.8% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly RSD10,009,604 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Jordan to Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,175 → RSD10,009,604
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 3.0 times more
Groceries
pay 38.1% more
Transportation
pay 8.1% more
Housing
pay 39.6% more
Childcare
pay 62.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.1% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Jordan 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Jordan and Serbia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Jordan 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 performs significantly better than Jordan 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 performs significantly better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Jordan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Jordan Tax Service, 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 | Amman | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Amman | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Jordan Meteorological Department,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.
Jordan passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Jordan?
Day-to-day costs in Serbia run about 33% higher than Jordan on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 JOD53,175 comparable salary, that's around RSD2,502,401 in Serbia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
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 Jordan and Serbia.
Is Serbia safe for expats?
Jordan generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Jordan?
Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.
