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Montenegro

Adriatic fjords, mountain backdrops and a growing expat network in coastal towns.

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Key Metrics

Cost of Living49.2Index (100 = NYC)
Life Expectancy76.3Years
Safety7.5Score (0-10)
Avg. Temperature15°CAnnual Average

Cost of Living

€ Euro
Frugal€900per month
Comfortable€1,400per month
Premium€2,200per month

Cost Breakdown

Quality of Life

Overall Score72.0/10

Climate Change & Future Outlook

Climate risks in Montenegro

Montenegro: Adriatic-Alpine. Coast becoming Mediterranean, mountains melting. Small population = limited. ND-GAIN #70/#119.

Climate Scenarios

Switch between IPCC SSP pathways

SSP2-4.5

Current policy trajectory – ~2.7°C warming by 2100, moderate mitigation.

Values are approximations relative to our SSP2-4.5 baseline. They illustrate directional change, not exact national projections.

Overall Climate Risk

Projected risk index (0 = low risk, 100 = extreme risk)

Current
Risk index: 50/100
🟠 High
2035 (10y)
Risk index: 58/100
🟠 High
2050 (25y)
Risk index: 68/100
🔴 Very High
2075 (50y)
Risk index: 76/100
🔴 Very High
Trend
Increasing

Risk Categories

Heat Stress
74
Water & Drought
74
Floods & Coastal
64
Extreme Weather
66
Health & Air Quality
58
Economic Impact
72

Personal climate risk assessment

Tune the analysis to your health profile and comfort level.

🔴 Very High

Age group

Sensitivity

Risk tolerance

Personalized risk index

68 /100

Current level: Very High

Priority risks

Heat Stress

Base 74 → Personal 74

🔴 Very High

Water & Drought

Base 74 → Personal 74

🔴 Very High

What to prioritize

  • Prioritise shaded neighborhoods, AC-ready apartments, and early-morning routines.
  • Check long-term water security and avoid regions with frequent restrictions.
  • Budget for higher insurance/utilities and diversify income streams against climate shocks.

Adaptation Measures

Government measures
  • EU candidate: Climate funds access
Individual measures
  • Coast: Conserve water, fire warning

Climate Resilience

62/100

ND-GAIN #70/#119. Small population = limited resources.

Tips

  • 💡Coast (Kotor, Budva) better than inland. Summer hot.
  • 💡EU accession brings climate funds access

Pros

  • EU candidate, beautiful coast, mountain escape

Cons

  • Small economy, coast water shortage, fires

Notes

Adriatic-Alpine climate crisis. Coast becoming Mediterranean, water shortage. Mountains melting. Small population = limited adaptation. EU accession helps.

Data sources

ND-GAIN Index (2023)World Bank Climate Portal (2024)Montenegro Third National Communication (2024)

Scientific Disclaimer

Climate projections are based on models with inherent uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ. We present mainstream scientific consensus (IPCC) but acknowledge uncertainty ranges. This is not financial advice. Consult climate scientists and experts for specific decisions.

Safety & Security

Safety & Crime in Montenegro

Overall Safety Score
7.5
out of 10
Corruption Index
46
/100
Higher is better
Peace Index
1.7
/5
Lower is better
Homicide Rate
1.4
/100k
Lower is better
Travel Advisory Level
1
Level 1: Exercise Normal Caution

Safety Indicators

Transparency International CPI
46/100
Global Peace Index
1.70
Homicides per 100,000 people
1.4
Low

Comparison with DACH Region

For comparison: Germany (CPI: 78), Austria (CPI: 71), Switzerland (CPI: 82)

Montenegro: CPI 46

Notes

Standard precautions recommended in urban areas.

Data as of 2025
Sources: Transparency International, Global Peace Index, UNODC

Climate

Classificationmediterranean
Best Travel Months05, 06, 09

Data Sources & Updates

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

Data Sources