Moving to Serbia from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Arab Emirates to Serbia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 40.2% cheaper than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED280,000 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly RSD4,810,000 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 91°F in Dubai, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 27.9% more
Groceries
pay 16.8% less
Transportation
pay 7.0% more
Housing
pay 70.5% less
Childcare
pay 31.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Serbia?
What does your salary buy?
AED280,000 → RSD4,810,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →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 3% less than cities in United Arab Emirates.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United Arab Emirates to Serbia, based on official data.
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
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United Arab Emirates
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Serbia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs better than Serbia across all safety metrics.
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
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Serbia leads in water stress level.
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
United Arab Emirates performs better than Serbia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017), The World Factbook (2003). How we calculate this
Weather in Serbia vs United Arab Emirates
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dubai | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Dubai | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/57°F (24.0°/13.7°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.5°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.0°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 90°/68°F (32.4°/20.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 98°/74°F (36.8°/23.5°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 102°/79°F (38.8°/26.1°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 105°/84°F (40.6°/28.9°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 105°/85°F (40.4°/29.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.7°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/65°F (30.5°/18.3°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.4°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of SerbiaCan you move from United Arab Emirates to Serbia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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 Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Free
Serbia passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
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 United Arab Emirates?
Yes — Serbia is on average about 40% cheaper than United Arab Emirates. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RSD1,202,500 in Serbia on a AED280,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Serbia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Serbia has 33.4 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?
United Arab Emirates performs better than Serbia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to United Arab Emirates?
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in health coverage index. There are 31.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 29.9 in United Arab Emirates. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 91°F in Dubai. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dubai gets 3.7 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
