Moving to Serbia from Senegal

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Senegal to Serbia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Senegal to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 82°F in Dakar, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Senegal to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SN
$206
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
RS
28.4

Senegal 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

SN
65.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Senegal 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

SN
1.4
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Senegal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
RS
$24,500

Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SN
70.0 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
RS
4.8

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

Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Belgrade
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Dakar Belgrade
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Senegal

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Serbia has 29.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Senegal?

Senegal 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 1.3 in Senegal. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Senegal, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

SN RS
Population 17,923,036 6,739,471
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages French Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 112