Moving to Italy from Montenegro
What to Expect
Considering a move from Montenegro to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Montenegro to Italy, you would find that Italy is 34.6% more expensive than Montenegro overall. A €65,577 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly €81,330 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Montenegro and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €81,330
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
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Restaurants
pay 23.1% more
Groceries
pay 52.7% more
Transportation
pay 40.5% more
Housing
pay 19.0% more
Childcare
pay 47.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.5% 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.
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 Italy cost about 29% more than cities in Montenegro.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Montenegro to Italy.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Montenegro.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy performs significantly 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy 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
Italy 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
Italy 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
Italy 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
Italy performs significantly better than Montenegro across all family life metrics.
Data: Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro, 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 | Podgorica | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Podgorica | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.
Montenegro passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy than Montenegro?
On average Italy is around 24% pricier than Montenegro, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €20,332 for 3 months in Italy (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Italy?
Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Italy safe for expats?
Italy performs significantly better than Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Montenegro?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Montenegro?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.
