Moving to Serbia from Oregon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Oregon to Serbia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Oregon to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 30.6% cheaper than Oregon. A $75,000 salary in Oregon would need to be roughly RSD5,246,401 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Oregon to Serbia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 RSD5,246,401

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 27.1% less

Groceries

pay 41.0% less

Transportation

pay 6.5% less

Housing

pay 54.2% less

Childcare

pay 66.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 52.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 102.59 RSD (July 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.

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 29% less than cities in Oregon.

Oregon

Portland 68%
Beaverton 66%
Bend 66%

Serbia

Novi Sad 43%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Oregon to Serbia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,309 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

How Oregon and Serbia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OR
31.9%
RS
21.5%

Serbia performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OR
91.8%
RS
81.0%

Oregon performs better than Serbia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OR
5.1%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OR
$61,622
RS
$24,500

Oregon performs better than Serbia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OR
78.8 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs

Oregon 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.

Salem Rain: 39.7 in/yr (1008 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salem Belgrade
Jan–Mar 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Salem Belgrade
Jan 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia 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

United States passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Serbia without a visa.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Oregon?

Generally yes: Serbia runs about 32% cheaper than Oregon on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around RSD1,311,600 in Serbia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

Working remotely from Serbia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oregon and Serbia.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Oregon?

Serbia performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 64°F in Salem. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Salem gets 39.7 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Oregon, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

RS
Population 3,831,074 6,739,471
Currency United States Dollar ($) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages English Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +381
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112