Composite profile
Overall score
63/100
Use the Novi Sad profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy, and resilience dimensions alongside regional peers such as Belgrade.
Overall63/100
Affordability78/100
Air quality54/100
Energy55/100
Serbia / Southeastern Europe
Novi Sad, Serbia City Intelligence
Novi Sad is the capital of the Vojvodina province and a regional university and administrative center, with Danube river-port logistics, road and rail links toward Belgrade and Budapest, and a healthcare and IT-sector profile shaping its cost framing. Novi Sad is a southeastern europe city of about ~370K in Serbia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Novi Sad sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (63/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~370K
Image credit: Image: Pucarevic / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed63/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Novi Sad data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 78/100 | Novi Sad's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 54/100 | Novi Sad's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 55/100 | Novi Sad's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 63/100 | Novi Sad's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 59/100 | Novi Sad's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 63/100 | Novi Sad's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 63/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety57/100
Low crime58/100
Personal safety58/100
Night safety54/100
Road safety58/100
Novi Sad has a moderate safety estimate (57/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life64/100
Healthcare62/100
Education66/100
Green space82/100
Cleanliness58/100
Infrastructure63/100
Mobility55/100
Novi Sad has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness65/100
Education66/100
Green space82/100
Overall safety57/100
Novi Sad scores moderate for family living (65/100), helped by parks and green space.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability65/100
Walkability71/100
Cycling54/100
Infrastructure63/100
Novi Sad is moderate for remote workers (65/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability66/100
Healthcare62/100
Cleanliness58/100
Outdoor lifestyle49/100
Novi Sad is moderate for retirement (66/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Novi Sad
Local public safety guidance for Novi Sad, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Novi Sad, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Serbia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Novi Sad
Healthcare context for Novi Sad, with national-level information from Serbia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Novi Sad, see the Serbia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Novi Sad
Local mobility context for Novi Sad, with national-level context from Serbia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Novi Sad, see the Serbia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Novi Sad. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Novi Sad
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Novi Sad will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Novi Sad air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Novi Sad drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Novi Sad
Is Novi Sad worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (64/100), with nearby nature such as Fruška Gora, Gornje Podunavlje.
Is Novi Sad good for families?
Strong (65/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Novi Sad affordable?
More affordable than average; about 83,400 RSD/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Novi Sad?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Novi Sad's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, tourism, hospitality.
What is the climate in Novi Sad?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 11.3°C.
Does Novi Sad have universities?
Higher education is good (54/100).
What is healthcare like in Novi Sad?
Healthcare access is good (52/100).
Is Novi Sad good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (64/100).
What nature is near Novi Sad?
Within ~170 km: Fruška Gora, Gornje Podunavlje.
Explore Novi Sad modules
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Cost of Living in Novi Sad
Novi Sad's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Novi Sad
Novi Sad's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Novi Sad
Novi Sad's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Novi Sad
Novi Sad's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Novi Sad
Novi Sad's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Novi Sad
Novi Sad's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Novi Sad
Cost of living estimates for Novi Sad — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Novi Sad
Climate profile for Novi Sad — Humid Continental climate, annual average 11.3°C, comfort score 73/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Novi Sad
Economy and jobs profile for Novi Sad — industrial city, economy score 54/100, key industries including manufacturing, tourism, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Novi Sad
Education profile for Novi Sad — mixed education base, education score 52/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Novi Sad
Healthcare and retirement profile for Novi Sad — developing healthcare market, healthcare score 52/100, retirement score 64/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Novi Sad
Source-attributed visual context for Novi Sad using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Novi Sad
Weekend trip planning checklist for Novi Sad — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Novi Sad
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Novi Sad
Estimate a monthly budget for Novi Sad using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Novi Sad
Plan a trip budget for Novi Sad using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Novi Sad
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Novi Sad. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Belgrade, Serbia
Same region · about 70 km from Novi Sad. Explore Belgrade's city intelligence profile.
Subotica, Serbia
Same region · about 94 km from Novi Sad. Explore Subotica's city intelligence profile.
Osijek, Croatia
Cross-border · about 96 km from Novi Sad. Explore Osijek's city intelligence profile.
Szeged, Hungary
Cross-border · about 113 km from Novi Sad. Explore Szeged's city intelligence profile.
Timisoara, Romania
Cross-border · about 122 km from Novi Sad. Explore Timisoara's city intelligence profile.
Arad, Romania
Cross-border · about 153 km from Novi Sad. Explore Arad's city intelligence profile.
Pécs, Hungary
Cross-border · about 153 km from Novi Sad. Explore Pécs's city intelligence profile.
Kraljevo, Serbia
Same region · about 184 km from Novi Sad. Explore Kraljevo's city intelligence profile.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cross-border · about 193 km from Novi Sad. Explore Sarajevo's city intelligence profile.
Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cross-border · about 215 km from Novi Sad. Explore Banja Luka's city intelligence profile.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Novi Sad — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
serbia Weekend Nature Retreats
Weekend Nature Retreats · 13 places across 19 cities.
Novi Sad FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Novi Sad, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Novi Sad
Is Novi Sad worth visiting?
Novi Sad has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Fruška Gora, Gornje Podunavlje and Deliblato Sands within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 64/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Novi Sad?
A single resident of Novi Sad spends roughly 83,400 RSD per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 44,300 RSD. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Serbia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Novi Sad?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Novi Sad is moderate for remote workers (65/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Novi Sad?
Novi Sad's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology. Novi Sad has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality.
Is Novi Sad good for digital nomads and remote work?
Novi Sad offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 58/100.
What are the education options in Novi Sad?
Novi Sad is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Engineering and Computer Science.
Is Novi Sad a good place to study?
Novi Sad offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a developing healthcare market, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 52/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Novi Sad a good place to retire?
Novi Sad offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 64/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a humid continental climate, averaging about 11.3°C annually with roughly 680 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Novi Sad a safe place to live?
Novi Sad has a moderate safety estimate (57/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Novi Sad?
Novi Sad indexes a walkability score of 71 and a cycling score of 54 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Novi Sad?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Novi Sad include Fruška Gora, Gornje Podunavlje and Deliblato Sands. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Novi Sad good for families?
Novi Sad scores moderate for family living (65/100), helped by parks and green space.
What outdoor activities are there around Novi Sad?
Novi Sad rates 49/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 82/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Fruška Gora, Gornje Podunavlje and Deliblato Sands supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Novi Sad profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy, and resilience dimensions alongside regional peers such as Belgrade. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (78/100) and safety (63/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (54/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Serbia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Novi Sad appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.