Moving to Montenegro from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Montenegro — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to Montenegro, you would find that Montenegro is 17.6% cheaper than Malta overall. A €65,078 salary in Malta would need to be roughly €49,464 in Montenegro to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to Montenegro.
What does your salary buy?
€65,078 → €49,464
To maintain the same standard of living in Montenegro
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 15.8% less
Groceries
pay 24.0% less
Transportation
pay 1.5% less
Housing
pay 16.1% less
Childcare
pay 26.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.3% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Montenegro.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Montenegro 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Malta performs better than Montenegro across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Malta performs better than Montenegro across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Montenegro leads in top income tax rate.
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 Malta leads in life expectancy.
Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Office,
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.
Malta passport holder visiting Montenegro
Visa Free
Montenegro passport holder visiting Malta
Visa FreeData: 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 Malta?
Yes — Montenegro is on average about 24% cheaper than Malta. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Montenegro?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €12,366 in Montenegro on a €65,078 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Montenegro?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Montenegro has 31.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Montenegro safe for expats?
Malta performs better than Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montenegro is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Malta?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 27.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Montenegro, compared to 42.8 in Malta. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What's the weather like in Montenegro compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Podgorica is 69°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Podgorica receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Montenegro?
The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
