Moving to Arkansas from Serbia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Serbia to Arkansas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Serbia to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 87.0% more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,694,475 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly $97,873 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Serbia and Arkansas.
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,694,475 → $97,873
To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 45.1% more
Groceries
pay 100.0% more
Transportation
pay 5.0% more
Housing
pay 2.4 times more
Childcare
pay 3.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 99.5% more
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 Serbia to Arkansas.
people moved from Serbia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Serbia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Arkansas compared to Serbia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Serbia performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arkansas performs significantly 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
Arkansas performs significantly better than Serbia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Serbia performs better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belgrade | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Serbia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Serbia
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 Arkansas than Serbia?
On average Arkansas is around 30% pricier than Serbia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?
Budget about $24,468 for 3 months in Arkansas (based on a RSD7,694,475 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Arkansas?
From major Arkansas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Serbia and Arkansas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Serbia?
Serbia performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arkansas compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Arkansas?
The official language in Arkansas is English. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
