Moving to Libya from Serbia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Serbia to Libya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Serbia to Libya, you would find that Libya is 54.0% cheaper than Serbia overall. A RSD7,694,475 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly LYD229,394 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Serbia to Libya.

What does your salary buy?

RSD7,694,475 LYD229,394

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 71.9% less

Groceries

pay 35.0% less

Transportation

pay 35.4% less

Housing

pay 46.1% less

Childcare

pay 84.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 50.3% less

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Exchange rate: 1 RSD = 0.0622 LYD (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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Serbia to Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
LY
34.0

Serbia performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
LY
21.6

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RS
45.0
LY
54.0

Serbia performs better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RS
29.3
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
LY
817.1%

Serbia performs better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
LY
$17,700

Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
LY
11.2

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Libya leads in life expectancy.

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.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Tripoli
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Belgrade Tripoli
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Libya

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter Libya.
Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Libya passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.

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 Libya than Serbia?

Yes — Libya is on average about 52% cheaper than Serbia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly LYD57,348 in Libya on a RSD7,694,475 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Libya has 4.8 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 Libya safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Serbia?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS LY
Population 6,739,471 7,137,931
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Serbian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112