Moving to Djibouti from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Djibouti, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Djibouti averages 93°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Djibouti compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
DJ
23.3

Serbia performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
DJ
2.0

Djibouti 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

RS
45.0
DJ
59.0

Serbia performs better than Djibouti 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
DJ
6.3%

Serbia performs better than Djibouti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
DJ
$6,500

Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Djibouti leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
DJ
46.9

Serbia performs better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Djibouti
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 96°/81°F (35°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 104°/86°F (40°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Belgrade Djibouti
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia and Djibouti. To live, work, or study long-term in Djibouti, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Djibouti's immigration authority.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Djibouti

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

Djibouti passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Djibouti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Djibouti: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Djibouti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Serbia?

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Djibouti is 93°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Djibouti receives around 6.5 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS DJ
Population 6,739,471 957,273
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages Serbian Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +253
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112