Moving to Zimbabwe from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montenegro to Zimbabwe, you would find that Zimbabwe is 30.0% cheaper than Montenegro overall. A €67,000 salary in Montenegro would need to be roughly ZWL17,000,000 in Zimbabwe to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 69°F in Podgorica, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Zimbabwe cheaper than Montenegro?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 47.4% less

Groceries

pay 6.0% more

Transportation

pay 5.5% more

Housing

pay 48.4% less

Childcare

pay 11.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 12.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 361.78 ZWL (October 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.

What salary do you need in Zimbabwe?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → ZWL17,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Zimbabwe

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Montenegro to Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ME
0.8
ZW
6.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
ZW
29.9

Montenegro performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ME
$2,908
ZW
$103
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.8
ZW
1.4

Montenegro generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe 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
ZW
56.0

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Montenegro across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ME
32.3
ZW
1.9
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
ZW
504 kWh

Montenegro performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ME
13.6%
ZW
9.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$14,817
ZW
$3,021

Montenegro generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ME
77.9 yrs
ZW
63.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
1.9
ZW
62.4

Montenegro performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro (2016), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Zimbabwe vs Montenegro

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Harare
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Podgorica Harare
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Can you move from Montenegro to Zimbabwe?

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

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Montenegro

Visa Required
Zimbabwe 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

Is it cheaper to live in Zimbabwe than Montenegro?

Yes — Zimbabwe is on average about 30% cheaper than Montenegro. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Zimbabwe?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ZWL4,250,000 in Zimbabwe on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Zimbabwe has 1.9 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 Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Montenegro performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Montenegro?

Montenegro generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 27.8 in Montenegro. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Montenegro?

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?

The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME ZW
Population 623,129 16,950,795
Currency Euro (€) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Montenegrin Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +382 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999