Moving to Sierra Leone from Serbia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Serbia to Sierra Leone? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Serbia to Sierra Leone, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Freetown averages 86°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sierra Leone compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
SL
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
SL
13.8

Serbia performs better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
SL
$159
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
SL
0.4

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone 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
SL
97.0

Serbia performs better than Sierra Leone 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
SL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
SL
0.5%

Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
8.7%
SL
3.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
SL
$1,700

Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RS
74.2 yrs
SL
58.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
SL
73.4

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone 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

Freetown Rain: 116.0 in/yr (2946 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Freetown
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 87°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Belgrade Freetown
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Sierra Leone

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Sierra Leone 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

Can I work remotely from Sierra Leone?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sierra Leone: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sierra Leone offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Serbia?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

What's the weather like in Sierra Leone compared to Serbia?

The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

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

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At a Glance

RS SL
Population 6,739,471 8,692,606
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages Serbian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +232
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112