Moving to Serbia from Morocco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Morocco to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Morocco to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 45.6% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD730,000 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly RSD11,400,000 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 72°F in Casablanca, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Serbia cheaper than Morocco?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.2 times more

Groceries

pay 34.2% more

Transportation

pay 23.5% more

Housing

pay 50.0% more

Childcare

pay 75.4% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 10.74 RSD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Serbia?

What does your salary buy?

MAD730,000 → RSD11,400,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Serbia cost about 58% more than cities in Morocco.

Morocco

Meknes 29%
Kenitra 27%
Safi 27%

Serbia

Novi Sad 42%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Morocco to Serbia.

Living there in 2020
32 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Morocco live in Serbia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Serbia?

Top countries of origin for Serbia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
RS
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
RS
31.0

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Morocco across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
RS
33.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
RS
5.7%

Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
RS
7.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
RS
$15,262

Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
RS
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
RS
4.6

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Serbia vs Morocco

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Casablanca Belgrade
Jan–Mar 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Casablanca Belgrade
Jan 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Can you move from Morocco to Serbia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter Morocco.

Data: 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 Morocco?

On average Serbia is around 46% pricier than Morocco, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

Budget about RSD2,850,000 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a MAD730,000 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: 33.4 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 Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 72°F in Casablanca. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Casablanca gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA RS
Population 38,430,770 6,549,143
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Arabic, Berber Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 112