Moving to Serbia from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania 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 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
RS
28.4

Tanzania 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

TZ
36.0
RS
45.0

Tanzania performs better than Serbia 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

TZ
2.2
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
RS
$24,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
RS
4.8

Serbia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Belgrade
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Dodoma Belgrade
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Serbia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

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?

Serbia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania 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 1.3 in Tanzania. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ RS
Population 63,852,892 6,739,471
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages English, Swahili Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112