Boasting 57 miles (107 kilometers) of sparkling coastline backed by towering mountains and dotted with a charming mix of medieval towns and luxe modern developments.
Montenegro has a unique geography, full of nooks and crannies that together make up one of the most indented areas of the Adriatic Sea.
Gorgeous views of the sea and mountains are a given regardless of where you are in the bay.
Montenegro’s government values foreign investment and wants to attract more foreign residents. So, it makes it easy for expats to set up life here with its turn-key residency policies.
Also, it continues to invest in tourism and construction… more hotel chains are establishing themselves here… cruise ships sail up to Kotor’s harbor on the daily…
Most importantly, it’s only a matter of time before word about Montenegro spreads as far as North America, and Canadian and American tourists and expats start to arrive.
The biggest objective on Montenegro’s agenda right now is joining the European Union, which it’s poised to do in the next couple of years (some say by 2025; some say by 2030).
It became an EU candidate in 2010 and adopted the euro as its currency in 2002.
Considering all that’s on offer, and unlike comparable destinations like Croatia, the cost of living in Montenegro is low. A couple can live comfortably here on a budget of 1,500 to 2,000 euros per month.
Not many people have heard of this country; to move to Montenegro, you’ve got to be a little adventurous, a little bold, and a little open-minded to be able to come to terms with the realities of living in a country that’s still in development.
But you’ll be rewarded for that boldness with stunning sea and mountain vistas every day… a lower cost of living… mild temperatures year-round as well as access to untouched nature…
And you’ll be making a smart move, as property and rent are still cheap and it gets you residency and potentially a backdoor to the EU…
6. Safety When You Move To Montenegro
You can feel completely comfortable walking around at any time of day or night, without any fear of crime.
Locals tell me this is thanks to the small population. Everyone knows everyone, so it’s hard to get away with bad behavior.
7. Easy Residency And Citizenship
For now, setting up a life in Montenegro is simple, with easy residency policies and even a direct path to citizenship. Current policies are not set in stone, however…
8. EU Accession
Montenegro is likely to be the next country to enter the EU, which will bring great things to the country. And, if you can set up residency or citizenship before this happens, you’ve got your foot in the door of the EU, meaning access and the right to live in 27 other countries.
9. Move To Montenegro = Low Cost Of Living
Property, rent, utilities, meals, and more are affordable when you move to Montenegro.
You can almost certainly lower your current cost of living by moving here—a budget of US$1,580 to US$2,105 euros per month will see a couple living comfortably here.
Property prices vary from town to town, with Kotor Old Town and Tivat’s seafront drag costing the most compared to the villages scattered around the bay.
You can rent a small, one- or two-bed apartment in Kotor Old Town for about US$842 euros per month.
Other expenses, like utilities, are low, too… One expat quoted me US$43 per month for electric and water…
In terms of food and drink, for a meal for two at a nicer place, expect to spend 50 to 60 euros, including drinks, mains, and dessert. You can have hearty meals at local spots for much less than this; 20 to 40 euros for two.
The expat community in Kotor Bay is big, diverse, and active. Choose to join them and you’ll get to enjoy stunning sea and mountain vistas every day…
When you move to Montenegro you’ll lower your current cost of living…
You’ll enjoy mild temperatures year-round as well as access to untouched nature…
You’ll be able to choose the lifestyle that suits you best among a diverse array of opportunities…
Most importantly, you’ll have a friendly expat community to lean on if culture shock becomes overwhelming at any point…
And you’ll be making a smart move, as property and rent are still cheap and can get you residency and potentially a backdoor to the EU…
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