How Serbia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
47 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
85/100
Healthcare
62/100
Quality of Life
150/200
How far your money goes in Serbia
Cost of Living
47
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
35
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
47
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
49
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Serbia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
85/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Serbia has 50 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $926 in Zaječar to $1,209 in Belgrade. Niš leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Kraljevo ranks highest for quality of life at 154/200.
Zaječar
$926/mo
Niš
85/100
Kraljevo
154/200
Belgrade
74/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | $1,209 | 80/100 | 151/200 | 74/100 | 53 |
| Niš | $1,005 | 85/100 | 153/200 | 63/100 | 43 |
| Novi Sad | $998 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 63/100 | 43 |
| Zemun | $981 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Kragujevac | $979 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 62/100 | 41 |
| Čačak | $968 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 61/100 | 40 |
| Subotica | $960 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 60/100 | 40 |
| Leskovac | $958 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 60/100 | 40 |
| Novi Pazar | $952 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 60/100 | 39 |
| Kraljevo | $950 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 60/100 | 39 |
| Zrenjanin | $948 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 60/100 | 39 |
| Pančevo | $946 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 59/100 | 39 |
| Kruševac | $946 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 59/100 | 39 |
| Užice | $937 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 59/100 | 38 |
| Smederevo | $936 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 59/100 | 38 |
| Valjevo | $936 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 59/100 | 38 |
| Vranje | $932 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 38 |
| Šabac | $931 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Zaječar | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Trstenik | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Sombor | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Kikinda | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Požarevac | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Pirot | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Bor | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Sremska Mitrovica | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Vršac | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Jagodina | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Ruma | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Bačka Palanka | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Inđija | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Prokuplje | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Smederevska Palanka | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Vrbas | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Bečej | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Knjazevac | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Aranđelovac | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Gornji Milanovac | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Lazarevac | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
| Sremčica | $926 | 85/100 | 154/200 | 58/100 | 37 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Serbia
Pollution Index
45/100
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PM2.5
22.5ug/m3
Moderate
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Serbia, answered with data
Serbia has a cost of living index of 47 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $960 in Subotica and reach $1,209 in Belgrade.
Subotica is the most affordable city in Serbia in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $960 for a single person including rent. Čačak is the next most affordable at $968/mo.
Serbia has a safety index of 85/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Niš scores highest on safety at 85/100.
Kragujevac ranks highest for quality of life in Serbia, scoring 154/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $979/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Subotica offers the lowest monthly costs at $960/mo.
Serbia scores 62/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Serbia's cost of living is roughly 53% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 65% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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