Moving to Hungary from Serbia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Serbia to Hungary? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Serbia to Hungary, you would find that Hungary is 5.5% more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,694,475 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly HUF24,012,213 in Hungary to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Serbia and Hungary.
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,694,475 → HUF24,012,213
To maintain the same standard of living in Hungary
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Restaurants
pay 11.9% less
Groceries
pay 22.7% more
Transportation
pay 7.5% more
Housing
pay 1.8% more
Childcare
pay 12.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.2% 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 Hungary.
people moved from Serbia to Hungary · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Hungary compared to Serbia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs better than Hungary across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Hungary performs significantly better than Serbia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Hungary leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Hungary generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Hungary generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belgrade | Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
Hungarian Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia and Hungary. To live, work, or study long-term in Hungary, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hungary's immigration authority.
Serbia passport holder visiting Hungary
Visa Free
Hungary 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 Hungary than Serbia?
Hungary and Serbia are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Hungary?
Budget about HUF6,003,053 for 3 months in Hungary (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 Hungary?
Connectivity is usually fine (Hungary: 35.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hungary offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Hungary safe for expats?
Serbia performs better than Hungary across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Serbia?
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in Hungary compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Hungary?
The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
