Moving to Serbia from Norway
What to Expect
Considering a move from Norway to Serbia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Norway to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 37.9% cheaper than Norway overall. A NOK694,005 salary in Norway would need to be roughly RSD4,424,527 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 49°F in Oslo, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Norway and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
NOK694,005 → RSD4,424,527
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 44.0% less
Groceries
pay 48.6% less
Transportation
pay 37.2% less
Housing
pay 51.9% less
Childcare
pay 15.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.5% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Norway 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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39.139
Norway
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Norway.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Norway performs better than Serbia 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
Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Norway 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
Norway 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Norway generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in top income tax rate.
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
Norway performs better than Serbia across all family life metrics.
Data: Norwegian Tax Administration, 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 | Oslo | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
View all months
| Month | Oslo | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Norwegian Meteorological Institute,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Norway 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.
Norway passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Free
Serbia passport holder visiting Norway
Visa FreeData: 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 Norway?
On average Serbia is about 41% less expensive than Norway, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD1,106,132 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a NOK694,005 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Serbia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Serbia: 29.3 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?
Norway 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 Norway.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Norway?
Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 51.7 in Norway. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Norway: 87).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Norway?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 49°F in Oslo. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Oslo gets 30.0 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.
