Moving to India from Serbia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Serbia to India — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Serbia to India, you would find that India is 63.3% cheaper than Serbia overall. A RSD7,800,000 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly ₹2,600,000 in India to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓Is India cheaper than Serbia?
Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 74.6% less
Groceries
pay 51.5% less
Transportation
pay 56.4% less
Housing
pay 68.5% less
Childcare
pay 79.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in India?
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,800,000 → ₹2,600,000
To maintain the same standard of living in India
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in India cost about 61% less than cities in Serbia.
Compare cities head-to-head
Get free moving quotes to India
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Serbia to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs better than India 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
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs better than India 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 performs better than India across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in unemployment 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
Serbia generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017), Ministry of Finance, Government of India (2016), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this
Weather in India vs Serbia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belgrade | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | Belgrade | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
India Meteorological Department
Can you move from Serbia to India?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Serbia passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in India than Serbia?
Yes — India is on average about 63% cheaper than Serbia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to India?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₹650,000 in India on a RSD7,800,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from India?
Internet is rarely the blocker — India has 3.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is India safe for expats?
Serbia performs better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in India compared to Serbia?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 31.0 in Serbia. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in India compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
