🇷🇸 Belgrade vs 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $451/month in Chiang Mai vs $851/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Belgrade is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Belgrade has a rate of 1.02 per 100,000 and Chiang Mai has 2.98 per 100,000.

Chiang Mai edges ahead on most metrics. Belgrade isn't far behind — it depends what matters to you. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Belgrade: Serbia Visa-Free Stay (easy to get, 90 days (extendable)). Chiang Mai: Thailand LTR Visa (complex process, 10 years). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Chiang Mai is warmer in summer (31°C vs 27°C). Belgrade has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

English is easier to get by in Belgrade (EF EPI score: 73/100) than in Chiang Mai (37/100). In Belgrade, daily life and professional settings often work in English. In Chiang Mai, learning some of the local language will make long-term settlement significantly smoother.