Moving to Serbia from Turkey
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkey to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkey to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 24.9% more expensive than Turkey overall. A TRY3,523,838 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly RSD6,896,206 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Turkey and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,523,838 → RSD6,896,206
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 86.5% more
Groceries
pay 28.7% more
Transportation
pay 7.3% more
Housing
pay 57.4% more
Childcare
pay 41.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.1% more
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 2% less than cities in Turkey.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Turkey to Serbia.
Who's moving to Serbia?
Top countries of origin for Serbia's foreign-born residents.
- 342,526
- 288,708
- 72,596
- 47,637
- 16,392
- 11,139
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28.394
Turkey
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Turkey.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkey generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Turkey performs better than Serbia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkey leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Serbia generally does better on family life, though Turkey leads in life expectancy.
Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ankara | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Ankara | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Turkish State Meteorological Service,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.
Turkey passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Free
Serbia passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa FreeData: 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 Turkey?
On average Serbia is about 10% less expensive than Turkey, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD1,724,052 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a TRY3,523,838 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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?
Turkey generally does better on safety, though Serbia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Turkey?
Turkey 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 21.7 in Turkey. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
