Food and Drink
- Popular International Cuisine
- Toster Bar (Best burgers, Njegoševa 10) or Petrus (International)
- Best Food Delivery App
- Glovo or Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Index Sendvič (from Maja or Vanessa) or Ćevapi at Sarajevski Ćevap
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Ananda (Laze Kostića 11) or Rekalibracija
- Best Dessert Spots
- Poslastičarnica Vremeplov (Bulevar Oslobođenja 96) or Multi-Tarti
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Futoška Pijaca (Fresh produce) and Lidl for groceries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Ananas.rs or KupujemProdajem (local eBay/Craigslist hybrid)
- Grocery Delivery
- Maxi Online or Wolt Market
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Laze Telečkog Street (The main pub crawl alley)
- Local Brewery
- Razbeerbriga (Maksima Gorkog 17) or 3Biro
- Wine Bars
- Wine It (Kaspin gatan) or various cellars in Sremski Karlovci (15 min drive)
- Street Food Stalls
- Banjalučki Ćevap (24/7 food near the cathedral)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Petrovaradin Fortress and the 'Drunken Clock'
- Museums & Art Venues
- Museum of Vojvodina and Matica Srpska Gallery
- Historical Sites
- The Name of Mary Church (Catholic Cathedral) and the Synagogue
- Religious Sites
- Orthodox Monastery Krušedol (20km away)
- Annual Events
- EXIT Festival (July), Sterijino Pozorje (Theater festival)
- Cultural Districts
- Kineska Četvrt (Chinese Quarter/District SKCNS Fabrika)
- Theater Venues
- Serbian National Theatre (SNP)
- Local Markets
- Riblja Pijaca (Fish Market/Farmers Market)
- Music Scene
- CK13 (Black House) – Alternative and underground shows
- Street Art
- Passages around Dunavska and Zmaj Jovina street
- Cooking Classes
- Il Bel Paese (Italian/International workshops)
- Art Galleries
- Bel Art Gallery (Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 17)
- Historic Buildings
- City Hall on Trg Slobode
- Local Heritage
- Tamburica music heritage – traditional acoustic bands in Kafanas
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Fruška Gora National Park (Hiking and 16 monasteries)
- National Parks Nearby
- Fruška Gora (Directly across the river)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- The Danube Quay (Kej) – 5km of paved riverside path
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The ramparts of Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the city
- Birdwatching Locations
- Koviljsko-Petrovaradinski Rit (Wetlands)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Oficirac Beach (Unofficial beach across the Danube)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostExpress (Public) or Bex/D-Express (Private)
- Tech Repair Services
- ProMobi (Smartphones) or Malex (Laptops)
- Table Tennis Spots
- SPENS Sports Center (public tables for rent)
- Language Classes
- Azbukum (Serbian for foreigners)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Matica Srpska Library (Oldest in Serbia)
- Community Centers
- Omladinski Centar OPENS
- Gaming Lounges
- PC Game (Bulevar Oslobođenja)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Admiral Club or Merit Casino
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €2,700 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €81,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €57,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €2,500 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €125,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,750 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €87,500)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €2,300 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = €172,500)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = €120,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 15%
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% (Often reduced by DTA treaties)
- Tax System
- Resident based (Taxed on worldwide income if spending >183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 15% flat rate + 10% or 15% annual surcharge on high earnings
- VAT
- 20% (Standard), 10% (Reduced)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, introduced in recent reforms
- Property Tax
- Yes, quarterly, based on market value (usually 0.4% max)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 2.5% Transfer Tax (First-time buyers are often exempt for up to 40m²)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Self-Employed (Preduzetnik) model offers lump-sum tax (Paušal) around €250-€400/month regardless of income up to ~€50k/year
Essentials
- City
- Novi Sad, South Bačka District, Vojvodina, Serbia
- Population
- 350,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 150 Mbps (Fiber Optic widely available through MTS/SBB)
- Currency & Banking
- Serbian Dinar (RSD). 1 EUR ≈ 117 RSD, 1 USD ≈ 108 RSD
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, but many locals prefer bottled or filtered water due to hard mineral content
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Yettel, MTS, or A1. Globaltel offers cheap e-SIMs. Prepaid 15GB for ~€5/month
- Banking for Expats
- Banca Intesa, OTP Bank, Raiffeisen. Cards accepted in 95% of urban establishments
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local site Halo Oglasi
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted everywhere except green markets
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (approx. €600-900/month for central apartments)
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel Varad (Dunavska 17, ~€15/night), Tesla Art Hostel
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Stari Grad (Old Town) near Zmaj Jovina street
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Grbavica or Liman (close to the river, markets, and coworking hubs)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Business Incubator Novi Sad (Vojvode Mišića 1, ~€120/month) or Apolo Hub
- Best Cafe for Work
- Radio Cafe (Svetozara Miletića 45) or Zenit Books (Njegoševa 24)
- Networking Events
- DaFED (IT & design meetups), Novi Sad Digital Nomads Facebook group
- Social Events for Expats
- Novi Sad Expat Meetup (bi-weekly at various pubs like Mazut)
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Yandex Go or Pink Taxi (Call 19804). Average city ride €3-€5
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- NS-Bike (City system, ~€1/day sub) or Fanatic Bicycle Shop
- Best Beach Nearby
- Štrand (Danube river beach, entry ~€0.50)
- Top Regional Airline
- Air Serbia (Flying from Belgrade/BEG, 45 mins away)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air (via Belgrade)
- Highway Access
- E-75 (Budapest-Belgrade corridor)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Novi Sad Railway Station (New high-speed 'Soko' train to Belgrade takes 36 mins, €5)
- Public Transport Passes
- NSMART cards; single ride bought from driver is ~€0.60
- Regional Travel
- Bus (MAS Station) to Subotica or Fruška Gora National Park
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Clinical Center of Vojvodina (Public) or Poliklinika Consilium (Private)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Home Place Yoga (Futoška 1) or Hipokrat Yoga Studio
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- World Class (Smederevska 11, ~€40/month) or Synergy Fitness
- Laundry Services
- Vešeraj (Bulevar Oslobođenja 30) - Self-service self-wash