Moving to Serbia from Lebanon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Lebanon to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Lebanon to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 13.8% more expensive than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,708,291,404 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly RSD7,961,422 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Lebanon and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
LBP6,708,291,404 → RSD7,961,422
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
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Restaurants
pay 36.9% more
Groceries
pay 28.2% more
Transportation
pay 0.4% more
Housing
pay 14.6% less
Childcare
pay 34.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.3% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Lebanon 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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58.44
Lebanon
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Lebanon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs significantly better than Lebanon 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
Lebanon 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
Serbia performs significantly better than Lebanon 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in internet access.
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 performs significantly better than Lebanon 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 Lebanon leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, 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 | Beirut | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Beirut | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | — | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | — | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | — | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | — | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | — | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | — | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | — | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | — | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | — | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | — | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | — | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of SerbiaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.
Lebanon passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia passport holder visiting Lebanon
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 Lebanon?
On average Serbia is around 3% pricier than Lebanon, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD1,990,356 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a LBP6,708,291,404 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 Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Lebanon?
Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Lebanon?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.
