Living in Montenegro

Montenegro is a small coastal economy that lives off its summers, and hospitality and tourism are very nearly the whole story for a newcomer looking for work. The pay is decent for the region and tax is light, so a modest amount stays with you once the bills are met. Still, the market is tight and personal, and jobs pass through who you know far more than what you have done, which makes arriving cold a real challenge. It rewards those drawn to the place itself and willing to build a footing slowly.

Montenegro's migration is close to balanced, but arrivals edge ahead: 91.3K foreign-born residents make up 15% of the population. The largest groups come from Bosnia and Herzegovina (31.9K), Ukraine, and Croatia, and the count grew 29% over the past decade.