Moving to North Korea from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Montenegro to North Korea.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
KP
36.7
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

ME
72
KP
68

North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ME
60.0
KP
86.0

Montenegro performs better than North Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
KP
830 kWh

Montenegro performs better than North Korea 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%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
KP
$1,700

Montenegro generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea 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
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
KP
22.2

Montenegro generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.

Data: 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

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica P'yongyang
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Podgorica P'yongyang
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Montenegro passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.
North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Montenegro

Visa Required
North Korea 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 North Korea?

Usually fine from major cities in North Korea. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in North Korea compared to Montenegro?

North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in health coverage index. There are 36.7 doctors per 10,000 people in North Korea, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. North Korea scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

What's the weather like in North Korea compared to Montenegro?

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME KP
Population 604,966 25,955,138
Currency Euro (€) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages Montenegrin Korean
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +382 +850
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112