Moving to Serbia from Venezuela

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Venezuela to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Venezuela to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 78.2% more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly RSD9,227,915 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 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Venezuela and Serbia.

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 RSD9,227,915

To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 28.9% more

Groceries

pay 14.9% less

Transportation

pay 56.0% more

Housing

pay 3.5 times more

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 21.1% more

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Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 10.3 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Venezuela to Serbia.

Living there in 2020
36 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Venezuela 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

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
RS
28.4

Venezuela 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

VE
32.0
RS
45.0

Venezuela 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

VE
9.6
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
RS
$24,500

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
RS
4.8

Serbia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Belgrade
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Caracas Belgrade
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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 Venezuela?

On average Serbia is around 20% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Serbia?

Budget about RSD2,306,979 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a VEF748,088 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?

Serbia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela 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 16.6 in Venezuela. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

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

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At a Glance

VE RS
Population 29,789,730 6,739,471
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Spanish Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 112