Moving to Montenegro from Kazakhstan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kazakhstan to Montenegro? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kazakhstan to Montenegro, you would find that Montenegro is 42.0% more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT34,000,000 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly €94,900 in Montenegro to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Podgorica averages 69°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kazakhstan and Montenegro.
What does your salary buy?
KZT34,000,000 → €94,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Montenegro
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Restaurants
pay 39.1% more
Groceries
pay 13.3% more
Transportation
pay 76.4% more
Housing
pay 62.8% more
Childcare
pay 35.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.7% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Montenegro cost about 6% more than cities in Kazakhstan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Montenegro compared to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Montenegro performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Montenegro performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Montenegro leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Montenegro leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Montenegro generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018–2021), Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Astana | Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
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| Month | Astana | Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) |
| Feb | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) |
| Mar | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) |
| Apr | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) |
| May | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) |
| Aug | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) |
| Sep | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) |
| Oct | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) |
| Nov | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) |
| Dec | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan and Montenegro. To live, work, or study long-term in Montenegro, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Montenegro's immigration authority.
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Montenegro
Visa Free
Montenegro passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Montenegro than Kazakhstan?
On average Montenegro is around 42% pricier than Kazakhstan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Montenegro?
Budget about €23,725 for 3 months in Montenegro (based on a KZT34,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Montenegro?
Connectivity is usually fine (Montenegro: 32.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Montenegro offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Montenegro safe for expats?
Montenegro performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montenegro is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Kazakhstan.
How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in adult obesity rate. There are 27.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Montenegro, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).
What's the weather like in Montenegro compared to Kazakhstan?
The average high temperature in Podgorica is 69°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Podgorica receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.
What language do they speak in Montenegro?
The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
