Moving to Serbia from Mauritius
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritius to Serbia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mauritius to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 34.1% more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,567,750 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly RSD8,485,622 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 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Mauritius to Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
MUR3,567,750 → RSD8,485,622
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 92.1% more
Groceries
pay 2.0% more
Transportation
pay 12.9% less
Housing
pay 52.4% more
Childcare
pay 68.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.9% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritius to Serbia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs significantly better than Mauritius 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mauritius 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
Mauritius 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
Serbia performs significantly better than Mauritius 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
Mauritius 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
Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in infant mortality.
Data: Mauritius 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 | Port Louis | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Port Louis | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Mauritius Meteorological Services,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.
Mauritius passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia passport holder visiting Mauritius
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 Mauritius?
No — Serbia is on average about 11% more expensive than Mauritius. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RSD2,121,406 in Serbia on a MUR3,567,750 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
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?
Serbia performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Mauritius?
Mauritius 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 12.0 in Mauritius. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Mauritius?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.
