Moving to Serbia from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 36.7% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly RSD4,499,473 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 New York and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → RSD4,499,473
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 28.6% less
Groceries
pay 49.4% less
Transportation
pay 7.0% less
Housing
pay 56.9% less
Childcare
pay 79.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 60.5% 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.
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 36% less than cities in New York.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New York 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 New York.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Serbia performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York 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
New York performs better than Serbia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York 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 | Albany | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Albany | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°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 New York?
On average Serbia is about 42% less expensive than New York, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD1,124,868 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 New York and Serbia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to New York?
Serbia performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In New York, the official language is English.
