Moving to Lesotho from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lesotho compared to Montenegro.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
LS
37.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
LS
21.6

Montenegro performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ME
$2,908
LS
$386
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
LS
1.5

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ME
60.0
LS
100.0

Montenegro performs better than Lesotho 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

ME
31.3
LS
0.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ME
82.0%
LS
48.0%

Montenegro performs better than Lesotho across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ME
15.2%
LS
16.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
LS
$2,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ME
77.8 yrs
LS
59.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
LS
48.4

Montenegro performs better than Lesotho 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Maseru
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 67°/39°F (20°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 68°/37°F (20°/3°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
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Month Podgorica Maseru
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro and Lesotho. To live, work, or study long-term in Lesotho, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lesotho's immigration authority.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

Lesotho passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Lesotho?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lesotho: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lesotho offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lesotho safe for expats?

Montenegro performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lesotho is 37.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Lesotho compared to Montenegro?

Montenegro generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Lesotho, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Lesotho scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Maseru is 74°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Maseru receives around 25.3 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

The official languages in Lesotho are English and Sotho. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME LS
Population 604,966 2,193,970
Currency Euro (€) Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Languages Montenegrin English, Sotho
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +382 +266
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112