Moving to United Kingdom from Montenegro

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Montenegro to United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Montenegro to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 90.1% more expensive than Montenegro overall. A €65,577 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly £80,857 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°F vs 69°F in Podgorica, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Montenegro to United Kingdom.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 £80,857

To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 20.5% more

Groceries

pay 35.1% more

Transportation

pay 80.1% more

Housing

pay 87.1% more

Childcare

pay 3.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.4 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 0.8504 GBP (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 United Kingdom cost about 45% more than cities in Montenegro.

Montenegro

Tivat 45%
Bar 42%

United Kingdom

Bath 63%
Slough 61%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Montenegro to United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,162 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Montenegro live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

Top countries of origin for United Kingdom's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Montenegro and United Kingdom stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
GB
2.4

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Montenegro across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ME
$2,908
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
GB
31.7

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro 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
GB
13.0

United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
GB
4,208 kWh

United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Montenegro leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ME
15.2%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
GB
$54,100

United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Montenegro leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ME
77.8 yrs
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
GB
3.8

Montenegro generally does better on family life, though United Kingdom leads in life expectancy.

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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica London
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Podgorica London
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Montenegro passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Montenegro

Visa Free
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Montenegro without a visa.

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 United Kingdom than Montenegro?

Day-to-day costs in United Kingdom run about 45% higher than Montenegro on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around £20,214 in United Kingdom for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?

With 41.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Montenegro and United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Montenegro?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Montenegro?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME GB
Population 604,966 67,791,400
Currency Euro (€) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages Montenegrin English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +382 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 112 999