Moving to Montenegro from Serbia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Serbia to Montenegro — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Serbia to Montenegro, you would find that Montenegro is 24.7% more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,900,000 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly €84,000 in Montenegro to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Serbia to Montenegro.
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,900,000 → €84,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Montenegro
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 12.8% more
Groceries
pay 11.5% more
Transportation
pay 7.5% more
Housing
pay 57.7% more
Childcare
pay 17.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.6% 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 Montenegro cost about 9% less than cities in Serbia.
Compare cities head-to-head
Get free moving quotes to Montenegro
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Serbia to Montenegro, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Serbia to Montenegro.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia generally does better on safety, though Montenegro leads in homicide rate.
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 adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs 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
Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Montenegro leads in internet access.
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
Serbia 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 generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017), Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Belgrade | Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Belgrade | Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia and Montenegro. To live, work, or study long-term in Montenegro, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Montenegro's immigration authority.
Serbia passport holder visiting Montenegro
Visa Free
Montenegro passport holder visiting Serbia
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 Montenegro than Serbia?
No — Montenegro is on average about 25% more expensive than Serbia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Montenegro?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €21,000 in Montenegro on a RSD7,900,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Montenegro?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Montenegro has 32.3 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 Montenegro safe for expats?
Serbia generally does better on safety, though Montenegro leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Montenegro is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Serbia?
Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in adult obesity rate. There are 27.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Montenegro, compared to 31.0 in Serbia. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in Montenegro compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Podgorica is 69°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Podgorica receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Montenegro?
The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
