Moving to Serbia from Missouri
What to Expect
Considering a move from Missouri to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Missouri to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 26.5% cheaper than Missouri. A $75,000 salary in Missouri would need to be roughly RSD5,814,253 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 Missouri and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → RSD5,814,253
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 21.0% less
Groceries
pay 39.0% less
Transportation
pay 5.2% more
Housing
pay 51.1% less
Childcare
pay 69.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.0% 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 Missouri 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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15.1,309
United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Missouri.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Serbia performs significantly better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Missouri performs better than Serbia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Missouri performs better than Serbia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Missouri performs better than Serbia across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Columbia | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Columbia | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Free
Serbia passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Missouri?
On average Serbia is about 24% less expensive than Missouri, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD1,453,563 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Serbia?
From major Serbia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Missouri and Serbia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Missouri?
Serbia performs significantly better than Missouri across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Missouri?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 66°F in Columbia. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Columbia gets 46.3 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Missouri, the official language is English.
