Moving to United States from Montenegro
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Montenegro to United States — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Montenegro to United States, you would find that United States is 92.0% more expensive than Montenegro overall. A €65,577 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly $122,311 in United States to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Montenegro to United States.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → $122,311
To maintain the same standard of living in United States
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Restaurants
pay 30.3% more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 28.8% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 3.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0 times more
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 States cost about 110% more than cities in Montenegro.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Montenegro to United States, based on official data.
people moved from Montenegro to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Montenegro to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Montenegro performs better than United States 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
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
United States 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
United States performs significantly better than Montenegro 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
United States 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
Montenegro generally does better on family life, though United States 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Podgorica | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
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| Month | Podgorica | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Montenegro passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 United States than Montenegro?
No — United States is on average about 63% more expensive than Montenegro. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to United States?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $30,578 in United States on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from United States?
Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 37.8 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 United States safe for expats?
Montenegro performs better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Montenegro?
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Montenegro?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language in United States is English. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.
