During the summer season in Serbia, seasonal workers are the main clients for apartment rentals, with the highest demand in Belgrade and strong competition from mountain resorts and spa towns.
The busiest job sectors during summer include hospitality, construction, retail, and agriculture. Positions such as waiters, assistant cooks, bartenders, and event staff are in high demand, along with manual laborers and various skilled tradesmen. Retail roles often involve selling ice cream and refreshments, while agriculture peaks with fruit-picking jobs.
Salaries for seasonal work typically range from 65,000 to 90,000 dinars per month. In construction and agriculture, daily wages can reach around €50, especially for physically demanding jobs. Wages are generally rising due to a shrinking labor pool.
In Belgrade, event-related jobs (such as technical support and promotional distribution) are common, while rural municipalities and tourist hotspots like Vrnjačka Banja, Zlatibor, and Srebrno Jezero report increased hospitality staffing needs.
Infrastructure projects for EXPO 2027 have boosted demand for construction workers, especially around Surčin. Rental prices for apartments there range from €120 to €800 monthly, while houses for worker accommodation cost €600 to €3,500 depending on size and location.
Some employers provide housing and meals, mainly in construction and agriculture when work is in remote areas. Hospitality offers this less frequently and typically in non-urban locations.
Apartments for seasonal workers are usually basic, functional, and equipped for group living.
