Moving to Serbia from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 80°F in Kigali, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Rwanda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RW
$177
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
RS
28.4

Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RW
0.3
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
RS
$24,500

Serbia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
RS
4.8

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

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Belgrade
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Kigali Belgrade
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
Serbia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Rwanda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Serbia performs significantly better than Rwanda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW RS
Population 13,173,730 6,739,471
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112