Moving to Indiana from Serbia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Serbia to Indiana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Serbia to Indiana, you would find that Indiana is 93.1% more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,694,475 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly $102,800 in Indiana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Serbia to Indiana.

What does your salary buy?

RSD7,694,475 $102,800

To maintain the same standard of living in Indiana

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 33.1% more

Groceries

pay 2.0 times more

Transportation

pay 20.3% more

Housing

pay 2.5 times more

Childcare

pay 3.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 88.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 RSD = 0.0097 USD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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 Indiana cost about 20% more than cities in Serbia.

Serbia

Novi Sad 43%

Indiana

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Serbia to Indiana, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
790 ↑ 22% vs 2022

people moved from Serbia to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Serbia and Indiana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

RS
21.5%
IN
38.5%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

RS
81.0%
IN
88.5%

Indiana performs significantly better than Serbia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
IN
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
IN
$59,083

Indiana performs significantly better than Serbia 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
IN
75.0 yrs

Indiana performs significantly better than Serbia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Indianapolis Rain: 40.8 in/yr (1036 mm)
62° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Indianapolis
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 51°/35°F (11°/2°C)
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Month Belgrade Indianapolis
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
United States 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

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Serbia?

Day-to-day costs in Indiana run about 37% higher than Serbia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Indiana?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a RSD7,694,475 comparable salary, that's around $25,700 in Indiana for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Indiana?

Working remotely from Indiana's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Serbia and Indiana.

How is healthcare in Indiana compared to Serbia?

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

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

The average high temperature in Indianapolis is 62°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Indianapolis receives around 40.8 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Indiana?

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

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At a Glance

RS
Population 6,739,471 6,483,802
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Serbian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911