Moving to Serbia from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 78°F in Manzini, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
RS
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
RS
31.0

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
RS
33.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
RS
7.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
RS
$15,262

Serbia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
RS
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
RS
4.6

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017). How we calculate this

Weather in Serbia vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Belgrade
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Manzini Belgrade
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Can you move from Swaziland to Serbia?

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

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Swaziland without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

With 33.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Serbia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Swaziland and Serbia.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Swaziland?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ RS
Population 1,256,174 6,549,143
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages English, Swazi Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112