Moving to Serbia from Tunisia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tunisia to Serbia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tunisia to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 2.2 times more expensive than Tunisia overall. A TND218,812 salary in Tunisia would need to be roughly RSD9,372,362 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 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Tunisia to Serbia.

What does your salary buy?

TND218,812 RSD9,372,362

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 72.4% more

Transportation

pay 2.2 times more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 2.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 54.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 TND = 34.92 RSD (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Tunisia to Serbia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
39 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Tunisia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tunisia to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
RS
28.4

Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
RS
$24,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
RS
4.8

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in infant mortality.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Belgrade
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Tunis Belgrade
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°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 Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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 Tunisia?

No — Serbia is on average about 23% more expensive than Tunisia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RSD2,343,090 in Serbia on a TND218,812 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Serbia has 29.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN RS
Population 11,896,972 6,739,471
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Arabic Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 112