Moving to Greece from Montenegro
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Montenegro to Greece — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Montenegro to Greece, you would find that Greece is 11.8% more expensive than Montenegro overall. A €67,000 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly €74,900 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 9.6% more
Groceries
pay 26.0% more
Transportation
pay 15.4% more
Housing
pay 1.1% more
Childcare
pay 4.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 39.4% 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.
What salary do you need in Greece?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €74,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
Calculate with your salary →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 Greece cost about 1% more than cities in Montenegro.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Montenegro to Greece.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Montenegro generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Greece 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
Greece performs significantly better than Montenegro 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
Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Montenegro leads in internet access.
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
Greece 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 Greece leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018–2021), Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Greece vs Montenegro
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Podgorica | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Podgorica | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Can you move from Montenegro to Greece?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro and Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.
Montenegro passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece passport holder visiting Montenegro
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 Greece than Montenegro?
No — Greece is on average about 12% more expensive than Montenegro. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Greece?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €18,725 in Greece on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Greece?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 44.7 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 Greece safe for expats?
Montenegro generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Montenegro.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Montenegro?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 27.8 in Montenegro. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Montenegro?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.
