Stara Pazova, Serbia

Capital City

This small Serbian town of 18,522 souls is hardly the cosmopolitan hub many expats dream of. With a Slovak minority of just 5,779 and a German population of 9,348, the cultural diversity is limited. The tax burden is heavy, and navigating the local bureaucracy is a persistent headache. On the plus side, the 45th parallel location means a temperate climate, and the town itself has avoided the worst of Serbia's safety issues. But overall, Stara Pazova is best suited for Serbs or Slavs seeking a quiet, provincial life, not globe-trotting adventurers.