Moving to Serbia from Kansas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kansas to Serbia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Kansas to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 24.3% cheaper than Kansas. A $75,000 salary in Kansas would need to be roughly RSD5,883,768 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Kansas to Serbia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 RSD5,883,768

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 18.2% less

Groceries

pay 35.9% less

Transportation

pay 18.8% more

Housing

pay 51.0% less

Childcare

pay 66.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 50.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 102.72 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.

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 26% less than cities in Kansas.

Kansas

Lawrence 57%

Serbia

Novi Sad 43%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Kansas to Serbia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,309 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

How Kansas and Serbia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

KS
36.8%
RS
21.5%

Serbia performs significantly better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

KS
89.5%
RS
81.0%

Kansas performs better than Serbia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KS
3.4%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KS
$60,996
RS
$24,500

Kansas performs better than Serbia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

KS
76.4 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs

Kansas 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.

Topeka Rain: 38.9 in/yr (989 mm)
66° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Topeka Belgrade
Jan–Mar 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/53°F (24°/12°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/63°F (30°/17°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/32°F (12°/0°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Topeka Belgrade
Jan 39°/19°F (4.1°/-7.3°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 44°/23°F (6.9°/-5.1°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 56°/32°F (13.4°/0.1°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.1°/5.9°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 75°/53°F (24.1°/11.8°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (28.9°/17.0°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.9°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 89°/65°F (31.6°/18.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 80°/55°F (26.7°/13.0°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 67°/44°F (19.6°/6.6°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 54°/32°F (12.3°/0.2°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 41°/21°F (4.9°/-5.9°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia 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

United States passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Serbia without a visa.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Kansas?

Generally yes: Serbia runs about 24% cheaper than Kansas 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 RSD1,470,942 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 Kansas and Serbia.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Kansas?

Serbia performs significantly better than Kansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 66°F in Topeka. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Topeka gets 38.9 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

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

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At a Glance

RS
Population 2,853,118 6,739,471
Currency United States Dollar ($) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages English Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +381
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112