Moving to Montenegro from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe 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 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
ME
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
ME
9.1

Montenegro performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
ME
$2,908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
ME
27.5

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
56.0
ME
60.0

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
ME
31.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ZW
539 kWh
ME
4,564 kWh

Montenegro performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
ME
15.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
ME
$27,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
ME
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
ME
3.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Montenegro has 31.3 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?

Montenegro performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montenegro is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe 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 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

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

What language do they speak in Montenegro?

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

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At a Glance

ZW ME
Population 15,121,004 604,966
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Euro (€)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Montenegrin
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +382
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112