Moving to Serbia from Texas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Texas to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 30.1% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly RSD5,379,259 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 79°F in Austin, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Texas and Serbia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 RSD5,379,259

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 27.4% less

Groceries

pay 37.6% less

Transportation

pay 9.0% more

Housing

pay 56.6% less

Childcare

pay 72.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 48.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 102.59 RSD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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 Serbia cost about 23% less than cities in Texas.

Texas

Dallas 68%
Plano 64%
Houston 63%

Serbia

Novi Sad 43%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Texas to Serbia.

Living there in 2020
1,309 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Serbia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Serbia?

Top countries of origin for Serbia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Texas.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
RS
21.5%

Serbia performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
RS
81.0%

Texas performs better than Serbia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
RS
$24,500

Texas performs better than Serbia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs

Texas performs better than Serbia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Austin Rain: 36.2 in/yr (920 mm)
79° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Austin Belgrade
Jan–Mar 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Austin Belgrade
Jan 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Serbia without a visa.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Serbia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Serbia than Texas?

On average Serbia is about 30% less expensive than Texas, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

Budget about RSD1,344,815 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

From major Serbia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Texas and Serbia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Texas?

Serbia performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Texas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

RS
Population 25,145,561 6,739,471
Currency United States Dollar ($) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages English Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +381
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112