The Realities of Expat Life in Montenegro: Benefits and Challenges | WarrenJulieTravel.com

Whether you're considering Montenegro for a vacation, a long-term stay, or a complete relocation, this video provides an in-depth look at the practicalities and challenges of living here. From bureaucracy to transportation and medical services, get all the insights you need to make an informed decision.

Join us today as we discuss what it is like to live in Montenegro as an expat or digital nomad, from the stunning natural beauty of Kotor Bay to the beaches of Budva to the winter activities in Kolasin, the outdoor activities of Tara Canyon, vibrant expat community, and reasonable cost of living that make Montenegro an attractive destination.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Expat Life in Montenegro
03:00 - Discussing the Pros: Stunning Scenery and Cost of Living
08:00 - Exploring the Cons: Bureaucracy and Transportation Issues
12:00 - Lifestyle and Community Insights for Expats
16:00 - Wrap-Up: Is Montenegro Right for You?

This video is about The Realities of Expat Life in Montenegro: Benefits and Challenges. But It also covers the following topics:

Expat Life in Europe
Retiring In Montenegro
Digital Nomad in Montenegro



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[moqpoq]

If you are with your kids, here is one of the most important facts to consider: kids are by themself on the street without supervision from adults. This tells you everything you need to know about the safety and HEALTHY mindset of this nation.

[zoranuskokovic]

I am from Montenegro, living in NYC.Video is amazing.Glad that you choosed our small country as your residence.💚💙
Definetlly we know as locals what we have, and now we apreciate more opinions of people, our people who lives here, as you🎉 Just continue with content like this.

[snailtravelers]

Great video! I just finished editing a similar video based on our visit to Montenegro about a year ago (the video will go live on May 1). We are in agreement about the pros and cons. I mentioned your channel in our video because we have found your videos to be so helpful. We made our home base in Turkey about two years ago and your videos about Turkey have been especially beneficial to us. Thank you!

[BasicAmericanDadAbroad]

Excellent tour & very well laid-out pluses/minuses, thanks guys! 🥇

[jpn]

We agree with you guys on many things. We have been living in Montenegro for three years and we enjoy it. This is what we think about Montenegro.
Pros
-groceries are affortable.
- Montenegro is a beautiful country and there are many nice beaches
- people are so sweet, especially when we speak to them in montenegrin. They love it.

Con
- driving here can be challenging. People seem impatient when it comes to driving.
- opening a bank account here can be a mission impossible.
- dealing with the bureaucracy here can be very complicated and can drive you crazy.
- the winter months here can be depressing because of a lot of rain and windy.
- the montenegrin language is very challenging for us and we try to work on it.

[biserkapetrovic]

This is the best video, very realistic and accurate about life in Montenegro. You are wonderful, you are a real pleasure to watch and the information you have is very good for people who don't know much about the country.❤👏

[audim]

Thanks for sharing the real day-to-day challenges you face living in Montenegro. You're being transparent and honest snd not showing and telling us about the beauty and scenery of this beautiful country. I really appreciate your videos. I will continue following you and maybe in contact with you soon. As a Canadian, I'm looking for a European country to reside as an expat retiree. I am looking forward to your videos. Thanks andcstay well! ❤

[starmaze]

Beautiful place. Looks like something out of a story book. The mountains are spectacular. Definitely a place to visit. Thank you.

[shyamdevadas]

Thanks...you guys convinced me. Montenegro isn't ready for me, yet. :) Much obliged.

[francgoodman]

I love this country, I like to visit it one day😊

[djekna]

Ah, the bureaucracy and traffic. If try not to be bothered about it but it's difficult. Everything else, love it!

[atomicvagrant]

I spent 3 months in the Fall of 2021 in Petrovac. The hotel owner told me that he did not collect or pay the tourists tax. When I left for Serbia by private car I had the euros ready to pay at the border but was never asked about it. I felt like James Bond for a few moments.

[desertinutah]

Wonderful videos. I did subscribe. I dream of living a few months in Split, Croatia.

[ModernMoneyHabits]

Something to think about. Thanks for sharing.👍

[Vagas]

Wow. I'm glad you guys covered this. I thought 90 days check-in, which is free at the immigration for retirement visa in Thailand, was annoying, I guess I need to stop complaining.

[cl]

Loved the content but could you explain a little more about the $1.00 per day tourist tax? So when I go to the tourist registration office, do I pay for the entire 90 day stay up front? OR do I need to pay on a weekly basis? Monthly basis? Does this cover you for the entire country? OR if I am staying in different locations, do I pay that tax in that specific location I am staying at? Is there a government web site that shows each location? Thank you😊

[karenborowinski]

Great information guys even though we aren't thinking of living here. We are thinking of spending a period of time there especially as we will need to do the Schengen shuffle on our more extended trip in 2026.

Like you we will have our own transport & after seeing some of those roads I'm thinking that being on a motorcycle like we are is going to be easier 😊 some great roads.

Thank you for the clear & comprehensive info ... 👍

[EricandJamie_TravelAdventures]

Great, informative video. Thank you for presenting the pros and cons so well and not sugar coating the challenges such as bureaucracy. We remember having to go to Budva to register the first time we visited. That said, it is a wonderful country and I am optimistic they will optimize their government and make reforms.

Have you noticed any changes since the new government took power last year?

[JudithEggar]

Reading through the comments it seems that one of the reasons to move to Montenegro in financial. Do keep in mind that there are many countries will pay you to move there. Some are even more developed.

[jeffharwood]

My wife and I are going to be in Kotor in September for 3 or 4 days. What's the best way to take care of the tourist tax and also, could the airbnb host handle that for us? Thanks