Why More North Americans Are Moving to Serbia in 2025

Are you feeling trapped in Canada or the United States?

You're not alone. Every week, we’re flooded with inquiries from people in North America, Australia, and Western Europe asking about relocating to Serbia. And the reasons are clear:

• Skyrocketing cost of living

• Rising crime

• Political instability and division

• Diminishing personal freedoms
  

  
  

Many people are searching for a return to traditional values, a slower pace of life, and greater personal sovereignty. Serbia may be the answer.

1. You're Working More and Keeping Less

In Canada, the average person works from January to June—just to pay taxes. That’s over 50% of your income going to the government before you see a dime.

Meanwhile, traffic, healthcare delays, and rising food costs add to the burden. In the U.S., many pay tens of thousands of dollars annually for basic healthcare, childbirth, or prescription medication like insulin.

“What are they doing with your tax money if your life was better 20 years ago than it is now?”

2. Homelessness and Urban Decay Are Spreading

Cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and even mid-sized Canadian cities now have visible homelessness and housing crises. Once-safe suburban towns are now filled with encampments and drug-related issues. Public safety is declining, and public services are strained.

3. Health Care Is Not Really Free

In Canada, the system may be "free," but the wait times are often unbearable. Stories of people waiting over a year for MRIs or surgery are common—and in some cases, people pass away before getting the care they need.

The U.S. system, meanwhile, is notoriously expensive. Giving birth or managing a chronic illness can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year. This is not sustainable.

In Canada, the system may be "free," but the wait times are often unbearable. Stories of people waiting over a year for MRIs or surgery are common—and in some cases, people pass away before getting the care they need.

The U.S. system, meanwhile, is notoriously expensive. Giving birth or managing a chronic illness can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year. This is not sustainable.

Serbia, located in the Balkans, has become an economic hub in Southeast Europe. It’s attracting entrepreneurs, remote workers, and retirees thanks to its:

• Low taxes (10% income, 15% corporate flat rate)

• Affordable rent (60–70% cheaper than Toronto, NYC, or LA)

• Clean, organic food

• Non-CRS banking system

• Digital and personal freedoms

• Strategic location between East and West

Housing & Cost of Living

• Rent in Belgrade or Novi Sad is 60–70% lower than in major Western cities.

• Fresh food is locally grown, often organic, and far more flavorful. Many expats say they rediscovered their love for food—especially tomatoes!
  
  

Internet & Personal Freedoms

• Serbia has no draconian internet laws or mass surveillance policies like some Western nations.

• You won’t feel like you’re constantly being monitored.
  
  

Banking and Tax Benefits

• Serbia is not part of the CRS (Common Reporting Standard), providing more privacy and flexibility in banking.

• Flat income tax of 10% for employees and 15% corporate tax—a dream for entrepreneurs.

You can stay in Serbia legally through:

• Real estate purchase

• Business formation

• Family reunification

• Citizenship by descent
  
  

✅ Relocation Serbia can help with all these pathways—legal support, documentation, bank accounts, housing, and even international shipping.

✔️ Digital Nomads

Take advantage of IT-friendly government subsidies and low taxation.

✔️ Retirees

Enjoy a peaceful lifestyle, affordable living, and safety. One of our clients from Holland just retired to a beautiful house outside Novi Sad.

✔️ Business Owners

Move or start a business here and benefit from simplified taxes. One entrepreneur relocated from Lebanon and now runs three booming shawarma shops in Belgrade.

✔️ Families Seeking Stability

If you’re concerned about cultural changes and educational standards in the West, Serbia offers more traditional family values and intellectually stimulating education—even for young children.

Serbia is not a war-torn country. That’s outdated thinking.

• There hasn’t been a war since 1999.

• Crime is low.

• Break-ins, gang violence, and drive-by shootings are virtually nonexistent.

• Women and children walk freely without fear in most areas.

Life here moves slower—and that’s a good thing.

• People spend hours at cafes (kafanas) talking, not just rushing from place to place.

• Relationships are real, not transactional.

• Even casual conversations are thoughtful and meaningful.
  
  

Just this morning, our team spent three hours over coffee strategizing how to grow our services to meet demand.

📞 Step 1: Contact Relocation Serbia
📋 Step 2: Tell us your situation and goals
📑 Step 3: We’ll guide you on the best legal route (real estate, business, ancestry, etc.)
🚚 Step 4: We’ll assist with banking, housing, residency, and shipping

We are currently onboarding 6–8 new clients over the next 6 weeks, and we’d love to help you too.