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Ruma, Serbia
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$896
Retiree Score
56.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
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This Serbian town is no postcard paradise. With a population of just 27,747, Ruma is a sleepy outpost in the Srem District, home to a mix of Serbs, Germans, Hungarians, and Croats. The bureaucracy can be a persistent headache, and the town's World War II history casts a long shadow - in 1944, over 1,000 ethnic German residents were executed by partisans. While the municipality has grown to 48,621 people, the economy remains heavily agricultural, with a large portion employed in manufacturing and construction. Overall, Ruma offers a quiet, provincial life, but one with a heavy dose of lingering wartime trauma.

Can I afford Ruma?

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Ruma

You could save

2,104/mo

Savings Rate70%

Monthly Costs

Rent $185
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$712

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
70/100
Retiree Score
(i)
56/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
48/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
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Safety
0
Healthcare
100
Walkability
20
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $3
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$10
Meal (Mid-range) $85
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $175
Mobile Plan (mo) $22
Gym (mo) *$30
Cinema Ticket $3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $74
1BR Outside (mo) *$152
3BR Center (mo) $118
3BR Outside (mo) *$274

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
small
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
733 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Oct

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Ruma has a population of approximately 29,969 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $462 per month in Ruma, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $185/month.

The nearest airport to Ruma is BEG, approximately 43km away.

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