Moving to Serbia from Montenegro
What to Expect
Considering a move from Montenegro to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Montenegro to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 9.0% cheaper than Montenegro overall. A €65,700 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly RSD6,749,723 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Montenegro and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → RSD6,749,723
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.7% less
Groceries
pay 11.0% less
Transportation
pay 6.4% less
Housing
pay 19.4% less
Childcare
pay 16.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.6% less
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 Serbia cost about 10% 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 Serbia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Montenegro.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia 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
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia 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
Montenegro generally does better on infrastructure, though Serbia leads in electricity per capita.
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
Montenegro generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in unemployment 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 Serbia leads in literacy rate.
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 | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Podgorica | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology,
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro and Serbia. To live, work, or study long-term in Serbia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Serbia's immigration authority.
Montenegro passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Free
Serbia 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 Serbia than Montenegro?
On average Serbia is about 12% less expensive than Montenegro, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD1,687,431 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Serbia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Serbia: 29.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Serbia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Serbia safe for expats?
Serbia performs significantly better than Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Montenegro?
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in health coverage index. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Montenegro?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.
