Moving to Morocco from Montenegro

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Montenegro to Morocco — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Montenegro to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 34.2% cheaper than Montenegro overall. A €65,700 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly MAD505,859 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Montenegro to Morocco.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 MAD505,859

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 61.8% less

Groceries

pay 31.7% less

Transportation

pay 17.9% less

Housing

pay 42.5% less

Childcare

pay 57.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 10.67 MAD (July 2026)

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 Morocco cost about 20% less than cities in Montenegro.

Montenegro

Tivat 45%
Bar 42%

Morocco

Kenitra 32%
Tetouan 31%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Montenegro to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
MA
18.6

Montenegro generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ME
$2,908
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
MA
7.3

Montenegro generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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
MA
59.0

Morocco performs significantly better than Montenegro 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
MA
6.4
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
MA
997 kWh

Montenegro generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ME
15.2%
MA
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
MA
$8,800

Montenegro generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ME
77.8 yrs
MA
73.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
MA
19.2

Montenegro performs better than Morocco 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

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Rabat
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Podgorica Rabat
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Montenegro

Visa Required
Morocco 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

Is it cheaper to live in Morocco than Montenegro?

Yes — Morocco is on average about 28% cheaper than Montenegro. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MAD126,465 in Morocco on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Morocco has 6.4 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 Morocco safe for expats?

Montenegro generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Montenegro?

Montenegro generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME MA
Population 604,966 36,738,229
Currency Euro (€) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Montenegrin Arabic, Berber
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +382 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 15