Moving to Turkey from Montenegro
What to Expect
Considering a move from Montenegro to Turkey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Montenegro to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 12.2% cheaper than Montenegro overall. A €65,577 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly TRY3,460,543 in Turkey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Montenegro and Turkey.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → TRY3,460,543
To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey
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Restaurants
pay 44.9% less
Groceries
pay 27.0% less
Transportation
pay 3.2% less
Housing
pay 42.4% less
Childcare
pay 45.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2% 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 Turkey cost about 13% 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 Turkey.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Turkey compared to Montenegro.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Montenegro generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Turkey 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 performs better than Turkey across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Turkey 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
Montenegro performs better than Turkey 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 | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Podgorica | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology,
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Montenegro passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Free
Turkey 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 Turkey than Montenegro?
Turkey and Montenegro are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Turkey?
Budget about TRY865,136 for 3 months in Turkey (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 Turkey?
Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Montenegro generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Montenegro?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Montenegro?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.
