Moving to Greenland from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.3
GL
5.3

Serbia performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

RS
21.8%
GL
28.1%

Serbia performs better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RS
33.4
GL
32.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

RS
87.7%
GL
69.5%

Serbia performs better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
7.1%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$15,262
GL
$58,499

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

RS
76.0 yrs
GL
70.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.6
GL
8.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Greenland 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 Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 32.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Greenland compared to Serbia?

Serbia performs better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS GL
Population 6,549,143 56,831
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Serbian Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112 —