Moving to Serbia from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 94.2% more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS899,698,440 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly RSD10,013,898 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UZS899,698,440 RSD10,013,898

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 50.1% more

Transportation

pay 2.4 times more

Housing

pay 2.4 times more

Childcare

pay 37.0% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 43.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0086 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
80

people born in Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
RS
28.4

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
117.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
RS
$24,500

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
RS
4.8

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

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Belgrade
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Tashkent Belgrade
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Serbia passport holders can enter Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

No — Serbia is on average about 30% more expensive than Uzbekistan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RSD2,503,474 in Serbia on a UZS899,698,440 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 Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ RS
Population 31,104,937 6,739,471
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112