Moving to Serbia from Macau

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Serbia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Macau to Serbia, 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 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
RS
1.0

Macau performs better than Serbia across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MO
30.0
RS
29.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
RS
81.0%

Macau performs better than Serbia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
RS
$24,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
RS
4.8

Macau generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao Belgrade
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Macao Belgrade
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Serbia without a visa.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Macau without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Serbia has 29.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Macau performs better than Serbia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO RS
Population 635,293 6,739,471
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112