Moving to Serbia from Kazakhstan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kazakhstan to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kazakhstan to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 76.5% more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT35,393,750 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly RSD10,825,977 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kazakhstan and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
KZT35,393,750 → RSD10,825,977
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
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Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 47.1% more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 94.8% more
Childcare
pay 49.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.6% 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.
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 50% more than cities in Kazakhstan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Kazakhstan 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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44.97
Kazakhstan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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
share of households with internet
Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Serbia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Kazakhstan performs better than Serbia 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
Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in life expectancy.
Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 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 | Astana | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Astana | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Free
Serbia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
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 Kazakhstan?
On average Serbia is around 41% pricier than Kazakhstan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD2,706,494 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a KZT35,393,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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 Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in suicide rate. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Kazakhstan?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
