Moving to Serbia from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
RS
7.4

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
RS
28.4

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.1
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
RS
$24,500

Tajikistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
RS
4.8

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Belgrade
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Dushanbe Belgrade
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Tajikistan 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Serbia: 29.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Serbia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ RS
Population 9,119,347 6,739,471
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Russian, Tajik Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112