Moving to Montenegro from Laos

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Laos to Montenegro? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Laos to Montenegro, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Podgorica averages 69°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montenegro compared to Laos.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
ME
9.1

Montenegro performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
ME
$2,908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
ME
27.5

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LA
69.0
ME
60.0

Montenegro performs significantly better than Laos across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LA
2.4
ME
31.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

LA
1,264 kWh
ME
4,564 kWh

Montenegro performs significantly better than Laos across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
ME
15.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
ME
$27,800

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Montenegro leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
ME
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
ME
3.2

Montenegro performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Podgorica
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 53°/38°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 75°/56°F (24°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
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Month Vientiane Podgorica
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Montenegro

Visa Required
Laos passport holders need a visa to enter Montenegro.
Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Montenegro passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montenegro?

Connectivity is usually fine (Montenegro: 31.3 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 Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Laos?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 27.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Montenegro, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

What's the weather like in Montenegro compared to Laos?

The average high temperature in Podgorica is 69°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Podgorica receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Montenegro?

The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA ME
Population 7,749,595 604,966
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Euro (€)
Languages Lao Montenegrin
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +382
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191 112