Moving to Singapore from Serbia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Serbia to Singapore? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Serbia to Singapore, you would find that Singapore is 2.6 times more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,694,475 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly SGD319,782 in Singapore to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Serbia and Singapore.
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,694,475 → SGD319,782
To maintain the same standard of living in Singapore
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.9% less
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 2.5 times more
Housing
pay 4.3 times more
Childcare
pay 4.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.8 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to Serbia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs significantly better than Serbia across all safety metrics.
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
Singapore 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
Singapore 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
Singapore 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
Singapore generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in top income tax 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
Serbia generally does better on family life, though Singapore 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belgrade | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
Meteorological Service Singapore
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia and Singapore. To live, work, or study long-term in Singapore, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Singapore's immigration authority.
Serbia passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa Free
Singapore 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 Singapore than Serbia?
On average Singapore is around 230% pricier than Serbia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Singapore?
Budget about SGD79,946 for 3 months in Singapore (based on a RSD7,694,475 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Singapore?
Connectivity is usually fine (Singapore: 37.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Singapore offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Singapore safe for expats?
Singapore performs significantly better than Serbia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Serbia?
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in Singapore compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
