Moving to Montenegro from Malawi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malawi to Montenegro, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montenegro compared to Malawi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MW
1.8
ME
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MW
20.2
ME
9.1

Malawi generally does better on safety, though Montenegro leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MW
$125
ME
$2,908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MW
0.5
ME
27.5

Malawi 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

MW
43.0
ME
60.0

Malawi performs better than Montenegro 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

MW
0.1
ME
31.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MW
24.0%
ME
82.0%

Montenegro performs significantly better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MW
5.0%
ME
15.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MW
$1,700
ME
$27,800

Montenegro generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MW
72.4 yrs
ME
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MW
33.4
ME
3.2

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

Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lilongwe Rain: 50.7 in/yr (1289 mm)
75° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lilongwe Podgorica
Jan–Mar 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) 53°/38°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 75°/56°F (24°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
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Month Lilongwe Podgorica
Jan 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C)
Feb 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C)
Mar 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C)
Apr 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C)
Jun 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C)
Jul 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C)
Aug 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C)
Oct 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C)
Nov 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C)
Dec 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C)

Data: Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.

Malawi passport

Malawi passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

Montenegro passport holder visiting Malawi

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Montenegro passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Malawi.

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?

Malawi generally does better on safety, though Montenegro leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Montenegro is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.

How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Malawi?

Malawi 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 0.5 in Malawi. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Podgorica is 69°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Podgorica receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.

What language do they speak in Montenegro?

The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.

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At a Glance

MW ME
Population 20,794,353 604,966
Currency Malawian Kwacha (MWK) Euro (€)
Languages Chewa, English Montenegrin
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +265 +382
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112