Investment

Belgrade or Novi Sad: which market fits which investor

Kristina Gegić 11 June 2026 7 min

Belgrade or Novi Sad: which market fits which investor

Belgrade offers depth, liquidity and short-term lets. Novi Sad offers scarcity, a lower entry and calmer tenants. They suit different mandates.

These two markets are often quoted as one “Serbian” number. They behave differently enough that the choice should be deliberate.

Entry price

Prime central Belgrade sits well above Novi Sad per square metre. Novi Sad offers a better price-to-lifestyle ratio for long-term tenants.

Exit

Belgrade is more liquid. Novi Sad holds value better on scarce riverside locations.