Best Cities in Serbia to Live In 2026
2 cities ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
Belgrade
70/100Novi Sad
70/100Compare cities in Serbia
❓ Living in Serbia — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Serbia?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Belgrade ranks #1 in Serbia with a score of 70/100, and city-centre rent from around $851/month.
What is the cheapest city in Serbia?▾
Novi Sad has the most affordable city-centre rent in our Serbia data, at around $543/month for a 1-bedroom apartment.
What is the safest city in Serbia?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Belgrade is the safest city in Serbia in our database, with a rate of 1 per 100,000 people.
Should I move to Belgrade or Novi Sad?▾
Belgrade scores 70/100 on our Livability Score vs 70/100 for Novi Sad. Rent is $851/mo in Belgrade vs $543/mo in Novi Sad. See the full comparison at the bottom of this page.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Serbia?▾
Serbia offers the Serbia Visa-Free Stay (easy process). Duration: 90 days (extendable). Key requirement: Most Western passports get 90 days visa-free. Many expats simply exit/re-enter.. The process is relatively easy. Check individual city pages for full details.