Moving to United Kingdom from Serbia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Serbia to United Kingdom? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Serbia to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 2.2 times more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,800,000 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly £123,000 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 58.3% more
Groceries
pay 57.6% more
Transportation
pay 70.5% more
Housing
pay 3.4 times more
Childcare
pay 4.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4 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.
What salary do you need in United Kingdom?
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,800,000 → £123,000
To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom
Calculate with your salary →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 United Kingdom cost about 48% more than cities in Serbia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Serbia to United Kingdom.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Serbia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though United Kingdom leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Serbia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017), HM Revenue & Customs (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in United Kingdom vs Serbia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belgrade | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
Met Office
Can you move from Serbia to United Kingdom?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.
Serbia passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom than Serbia?
On average United Kingdom is around 120% pricier than Serbia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?
Budget about £30,750 for 3 months in United Kingdom (based on a RSD7,800,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?
Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 42.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is United Kingdom safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Serbia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Serbia?
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 31.0 in Serbia. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in United Kingdom?
The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
