Is life in Serbia good?

Lifestyle in general, is relaxed, as everywhere on the Balkans, but there are some financial constraints. Economy is not bad, but it’s not like in the Western Europe, either. Although a bit poor compared to the West, life is good and has a lot of perks.

Is Serbian rich?

The World Bank classifies Serbia as a middle-income country and its economy is transitioning from being dominated by the state sector to a market-driven model. The service sector accounts for more than half of the country’s gross domestic product. Serbian culture dates to the Byzantine Empire.

Is it safe to travel to Serbia?

Even though the main concern for visitors is pickpocketing, it should be noted that crime rate in Serbia is high, due to the activity of organized crime groups, constantly fighting over prominent areas, and their conflicts often end in violence.

Is it possible to visit Kosovo?

Those hoping to visit Kosovo must keep in mind the fact that Serbia obviously does not recognise the border between the two. If you wish to check out the monasteries of the province, enter from Serbia and then return to the state. Entering from Albania or Macedonia means you will have entered Serbia illegally in the mind of the state.

What do I need to know about leaving Serbia?

Don’t lose the small white piece of paper either, you may need it when leaving the country. The currency of Serbia is the dinar (RSD), and it is one of those with a relatively high exchange rate. At the time of writing there were 120 dinars to the euro, so expect to be taking out thousands and thousands of notes from ATMs.

Is it safe to leave a window open in Serbia?

Best to play it safe and avoid the corners of tables. Staying with superstitions, only a masochist would choose to leave a window open in Serbia. This isn’t because of any strand of super bugs looking to get in of course. Leaving a window open in Serbia is a crime (it isn’t actually a crime) because of the draught that will make its way through.