Moving to Montenegro from Monaco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Monaco to Montenegro, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montenegro compared to Monaco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
ME
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
ME
9.1

Monaco performs better than Montenegro across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
ME
$2,908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
ME
27.5

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
ME
31.3

Monaco performs better than Montenegro across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
ME
15.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
ME
$27,800

Monaco performs better than Montenegro across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MC
89.5 yrs
ME
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
ME
3.2

Monaco performs better than Montenegro across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Monaco 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.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting Montenegro

Visa Free
Monaco passport holders can enter Montenegro without a visa.
Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Free
Montenegro passport holders can enter Monaco without a visa.

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?

Monaco performs better than Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montenegro is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Monaco?

Monaco 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 88.9 in Monaco. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in Montenegro?

The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Monaco, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

MC ME
Population 31,400 604,966
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French Montenegrin
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +377 +382
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112