Moving to Dominica from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
DM
11.0

Serbia performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
DM
11.2

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RS
29.3
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
DM
10.0%

Serbia performs better than Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
DM
$15,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
DM
11.3

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in infant mortality.

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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Roseau
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Belgrade Roseau
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Serbia without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Serbia?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

RS DM
Population 6,739,471 74,629
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Serbian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +381 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112