Moving to Serbia from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
27 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
RS
7.4

Serbia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
RS
28.4

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZW
56.0
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
RS
$24,500

Serbia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
RS
4.8

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Belgrade
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Harare Belgrade
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Serbia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Zimbabwe?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW RS
Population 15,121,004 6,739,471
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112