Moving to Serbia from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 26.0% cheaper than Uruguay overall. A UYU3,014,975 salary in Uruguay would need to be roughly RSD5,568,785 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UYU3,014,975 RSD5,568,785

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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

Restaurants

pay 18.1% less

Groceries

pay 33.3% less

Transportation

pay 30.1% less

Housing

pay 23.2% less

Childcare

pay 32.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 37.5% less

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Exchange rate: 1 UYU = 2.54 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UY
11.2
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UY
$3,135
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
RS
28.4

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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

UY
16.0
RS
45.0

Uruguay 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

UY
33.2
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UY
9.8%
RS
5.7%

Uruguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Serbia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UY
8.3%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
RS
$24,500

Uruguay generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UY
78.4 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
RS
4.8

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

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Belgrade
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Montevideo Belgrade
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Free
Uruguay passport holders can enter Serbia without a visa.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Uruguay without a visa.

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 Uruguay?

Yes — Serbia is on average about 27% cheaper than Uruguay. 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 RSD1,392,196 in Serbia on a UYU3,014,975 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 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 Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Uruguay?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 46.3 in Uruguay. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY RS
Population 3,407,213 6,739,471
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Spanish Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +598 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112