🇷🇸 Europe — Non-Schengen
Belgrade, Serbia
Europe — Non-Schengen ✓ Live Numbeo data See Serbia country profile →
Non-EU, very cheap; great nightlife; no visa required for US citizens
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Belgrade climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 67,791 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 234 Mbps | 119 Mbps | 7 ms | 47,305 |
| Mobile | 327 Mbps | 48.5 Mbps | 16 ms | 20,486 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 101.317 RSD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $799 | RSD 80,992 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,645 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,771 | RSD 280,726 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,244 | RSD 126,061 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $845 | RSD 85,635 |
| 1BR outside center | $584 | RSD 59,193 |
| 3BR city center | $1,640 | RSD 166,189 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,042 | RSD 105,579 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $494 | RSD 50,070 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $298 | RSD 30,182 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $11.84 | RSD 1,200 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $57.25 | RSD 5,800 |
| Fast food combo | $13.03 | RSD 1,320 |
| Beef (per lb) | $6.62 | RSD 671 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.67 | RSD 169 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $228 | RSD 23,126 |
| Phone plan / mo | $23 | RSD 2,284 |
| Internet / mo | $38 | RSD 3,800 |
| Gym membership / mo | $43 | RSD 4,321 |
| Cinema ticket | $8.59 | RSD 870 |
| Preschool / mo | $422 | RSD 42,707 |
| International school / yr | $11,451 | RSD 1,160K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $31,651 | RSD 3,207K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Serbia
Country-level research that applies to living in Belgrade — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Temporary residence years can lead toward PR (5 yrs) |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 10-20% — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 5/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Serbia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo