Serbia · Europe
Novi Sad
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,150Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $780/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Serbia.
Healthcare
Universal public insurance (RFZO) covers basic care, but expats commonly use private clinics in Belgrade and Novi Sad for shorter waits and English-speaking staff.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, with foreign-source income self-assessed (typically 10-20% depending on income type) and double-tax-treaty credit relief available.
English
High — English is widely spoken by younger people and in Belgrade/Novi Sad tourism, hospitality and IT sectors, less so among older residents and in rural areas.
Getting in — Serbia
Full Serbia guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
90 days in 180 (visa-free); residence for longer
Temporary Residence for Study
Up to 1 year, renewable
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Novi Sad at a glance
Novi Sad, Serbia costs about $1,150 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 39% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $450 and the smallest is transport at $30. In our data internet averages 170 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Plovdiv at $1,150 a month to Debrecen at $1,160.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Novi Sad
How much does it cost to live in Novi Sad?
A solo remote worker in Novi Sad, Serbia spends an estimated $1,150 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Novi Sad?
Rent in Novi Sad is an estimated $450 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Novi Sad?
Internet in Novi Sad averages 170 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Novi Sad?
A coworking space in Novi Sad costs an estimated $90 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Novi Sad safe?
Novi Sad has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Novi Sad's nomad score?
Novi Sad scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.