Moving to Morocco from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 27.7% cheaper than Serbia overall. A RSD7,551,075 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly MAD567,051 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

RSD7,551,075 MAD567,051

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 56.7% less

Groceries

pay 23.3% less

Transportation

pay 14.2% less

Housing

pay 24.4% less

Childcare

pay 49.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.8% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 RSD = 0.0912 MAD (June 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
MA
18.6

Serbia performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
MA
7.3

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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
MA
59.0

Serbia performs better than Morocco 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
MA
6.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
MA
50.8%

Serbia performs better than Morocco 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%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
MA
$8,800

Serbia performs better than Morocco 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
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
MA
19.2

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

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

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Rabat
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Belgrade Rabat
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Morocco 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 Morocco than Serbia?

Generally yes: Morocco runs about 18% cheaper than Serbia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a RSD7,551,075 comparable salary, that's around MAD141,763 in Morocco for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

With 6.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Morocco 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 Morocco.

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Serbia?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS MA
Population 6,739,471 36,738,229
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Serbian Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15