Moving to Montenegro from Tanzania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tanzania to Montenegro? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tanzania to Montenegro, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Podgorica averages 69°F vs 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montenegro compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
ME
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
ME
9.1

Montenegro performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
ME
$2,908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
ME
27.5

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
ME
60.0

Tanzania performs 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

TZ
2.2
ME
31.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

TZ
124 kWh
ME
4,564 kWh

Montenegro performs significantly better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
ME
15.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
ME
$27,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
ME
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
ME
3.2

Montenegro performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Podgorica
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 53°/38°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 75°/56°F (24°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
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Month Dodoma Podgorica
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Montenegro

Visa Required
Tanzania passport holders need a visa to enter Montenegro.
Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Montenegro passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montenegro?

Connectivity is usually fine (Montenegro: 31.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Montenegro offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Montenegro safe for expats?

Montenegro performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montenegro is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 27.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Montenegro, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Podgorica is 69°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Podgorica receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Montenegro?

The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ ME
Population 63,852,892 604,966
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Euro (€)
Languages English, Swahili Montenegrin
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +382
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112