Moving to Israel from Serbia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Serbia to Israel — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Serbia to Israel, you would find that Israel is 2.0 times more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,694,475 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly ₪419,072 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Serbia to Israel.
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,694,475 → ₪419,072
To maintain the same standard of living in Israel
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Restaurants
pay 83.6% more
Groceries
pay 85.8% more
Transportation
pay 61.1% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 2.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 times 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.
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 Israel cost about 51% more than cities in Serbia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Serbia to Israel, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Serbia and Israel stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Israel 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
Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Serbia leads in water stress level.
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 Israel 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
Israel 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 | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
Serbia passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel 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 Israel than Serbia?
Day-to-day costs in Israel run about 84% higher than Serbia on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Israel?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a RSD7,694,475 comparable salary, that's around ₪104,768 in Israel for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Israel?
With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Israel can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Serbia and Israel.
Is Israel safe for expats?
Serbia generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Serbia?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
