The Ultimate Digital Nomad's Guide to Life in Serbia!

The candid moment I realized I was truly home

Discover Immersive Digital Nomad Life alongside a millennial who's done it, and chose where to stay…permanantly!

Zdravo! My name is Katherine, and I am a thirty-something Canadian who took a one-way flight to Belgrade, Serbia in January 2024 with nothing more than a checked bag and a carry-on, thinking I'd stay 90 days before exploring a new destination as a Digital Nomad. 

Little did I know the incredible and affordable quality of life that awaited me on the other side which would transform me from Expat to Immigrant, and Nomad to Slowmad. 

Because let's be honest... we are getting a little too old for this sh*t

The Covid-19 pandemic totally revolutionized remote work, and made any destination in the world our home office. Working from our laptops poolside on a hotel rooftop (true story!), to quaint cafes and the beaches of the Adriatic Sea, digital nomads experience a life of freedom like never before. So long as we have stable highspeed internet and a reliable power source, that dream is our daily reality. 

As incredible as this life is, however, many nomads like myself are getting a bit tired of travelling from place to place after a while. Exploring new countries is a life-changing experience, but eventually, many of us want to find a home base where worrying about visas and overstays becomes a thing of the past. 

I learned so much about myself since leaving Canada, and it is through this self-discovery that I now confidently choose Serbia as being that permanant home for me - and to be entirely honest, I have no desire to go back to my country of origin.

I can still travel the world while working remotely, but at this stage in my life, it is reassuring to have a home to come back to. A fixed address, not in Canada. An official Residency Status in the country I feel most at home. For me, that country is - without a doubt - Serbia.  

Trust me - there are no stupid questions!

Hvala! I'm excited to stay in touch, and guide you every step of the way!

Welcome to Živela Serbia!
Here is what you'll find here:

  • Resource Guides about obtaining a work visa or residency in Serbia
  • Things to do throughout the country, from must-sees to hidden gems
  • Essential phrasebooks for getting around
  • Language learning resources
  • Everything you need to know about Serbian Culture, music, food, drink and dance 
  • Authentic Serbian recipies and restaurant reviews 
  • Every Digital Nomad's must-have tool kit 
  • Packing list for Digital Nomads
  • Tips on opening a Bank Account, obtaining Health Insurance and Renting in Serbia 
  • Affordable flights and other forms of transportation
  • Weekly grocery lists and meal planning on a budget

This website are for individuals looking to truly immerse in the Serbian way of life. Nomads who dare to step outside their comfort zone, are excited by the challenge of overcoming language barriers and come with the intention 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Serbia?

Not to be mistaken for:

Syria (in the middle east),

Syberia (in Russia),

Slovakia or Slovenia (both central European countries)

Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a landlocked country in Southeast and Central Europe. Located in the Balkans, it borders Hungary to the north, Romania to the northeast, Bulgaria to the southeast, North Macedonia to the south, Croatia to the northwest, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the west, and Montenegro to the southwest

 

The capital, Belgrade, is known to be one of the oldest cities in the world!

Serbia | History, Geography, & People | Britannica

Is Serbia a cold place to live?

NO! The photo above is misleading, as it is in the Shar mountains in then winter, but no, Serbia is actually very temperate - for me, as a Canadian, anyway!
 
The winters here are quite mild! If you look at the map, you can see how Serbia align with Greece on the longitude, and Italy on the latitude. This is NOT the frozen, snowy wasteland one might imagine Eastern Europe to be. 
 
Serbian winters linger around freezing point in January (around -2°C) and highs in July and August reaching about 23°C. 
 
I'll be honest, I overdressed. Packing light, I got rid of most of my winter coats anyway, besides one which I wore on the plane expecting late January to be relatively cold when I landed - I was wrong! 
 
[HERE] I share my story of my first week in Serbia, and how early February felt like patio weather for me! (It was so obvious I was a foreigner - while everyone was in winter coats, I was perfectly content in a light sweater or long sleeved shirt)
 

And [HERE] for a side-by-side comparison of my first 10 days and my first year in Serbia - my clothing choices show how mild it was for me - and how quickly "mild" Canadian temperatures became wotrhy of a jacket after 2 years here. 

Is Serbia safe for foreigners?

Yes! From my own experience, Serbia is extraordinarily safe for foreigners and locals, and boasts a very low crime rate! Even if you do not know the Serbian language, people are very helpful.

 

Of course, it is good to be vigilant no matter where you live or travel, I have felt safer as a woman walking alone at night in Belgrade than I did in Windsor, Ontario Canada.

 

Let me tell you [HERE] about what happenned when I lost my phone in the bustling city centre!

What makes Serbia a good destination for Digital Nomads?

Serbia, Thailand and Mexico are among the Top 3 countries in the world for Digital Nomads.

 

Don't believe me? Ask Eric from [Support Adventure]!

 

If you are looking for a highly afforadble cost of living, access to incredible healthcare and amenities, as well as fast internet and coworking spaces, Serbia is an excellent choice! 

 

[HERE] is what I pay for my phone and internet plan, and why I recommend this service 

 

If you are a digital nomad working for a North American based company that is in EST, their 3:00am is your 9:00am in CET. This enables your company to offer 24 hour service (such as an IT helpdesk) while allowing work-life balance globally. By being in Serbia, the salary you are paid will stretch so much further here than it would with the high cost of living in North America. 

Is Serbia in the EU?

Serbia is not an EU Member State (I talk [HERE] about why I feel it shouldn't be!), and the currency is the Serbian Dinar (RSD), although for larger (informal) cash transactions are occasionally done in Euros.  

 

Essentially, you get the modern quality of life and convenience you'd expect from other European countries, without the EU price tag. That means, as a remote worker, your foreign income stretches much further in the Serbian economy than it would in countries that use the Euro. 

 

Learn more about the History of the Serbian Dinar (one of the world's oldest currencies) [HERE] and learn about all the Historical figures on the Serbian Dinar Banknotes [HERE] - including Nikola Tesla, who is on the 100 RSD banknote!

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