🇸🇪 Gothenburg vs 🇷🇸 Novi Sad

Novi Sad is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $543/month in Novi Sad vs $1121/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Novi Sad is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Gothenburg has a rate of 1.10 per 100,000 and Novi Sad has 1.02 per 100,000.

Gothenburg edges ahead on most metrics. Novi Sad 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.

Gothenburg: Sweden Self-Employment Permit (complex process, 2 years (renewable)). Novi Sad: Serbia Visa-Free Stay (easy to get, 90 days (extendable)). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Novi Sad is warmer in summer (27°C vs 21°C). Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg (EF EPI score: 86/100) than in Novi Sad (73/100). In Gothenburg, daily life and professional settings often work in English. In Novi Sad, learning some of the local language will make long-term settlement significantly smoother.