Moving to Serbia from Kenya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kenya to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kenya to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 2.0 times more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,690,000 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly RSD12,918,342 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 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kenya and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,690,000 → RSD12,918,342
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 50.5% more
Transportation
pay 15.7% more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 22.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.8% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs significantly better than Kenya 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
Kenya 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
Kenya 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
share of households with internet
Serbia performs significantly better than Kenya 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
share of people below the poverty line
Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya 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 Kenya leads in education spending.
Data: Revenue Authority, 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 | Nairobi | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Kenya?
On average Serbia is around 68% pricier than Kenya, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD3,229,586 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a KES9,690,000 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 Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Kenya?
Kenya 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 1.0 in Kenya. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
