Budva, Montenegro 🇲🇪
#1077
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Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to Western Europe, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Rental prices can be higher during tourist season but generally affordable outside peak months.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets and groceries are affordable; dining out is moderately priced.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive; taxis and car rentals are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are somewhat limited but affordable, especially outside tourist season.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
69%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available with reasonable monthly fees, though fewer premium options.
💱 Currency Stability
67%
Weight: 30
Montenegro uses the Euro unofficially; relatively stable but dependent on Eurozone.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
74%
Weight: 100
Good broadband speeds in urban areas; some variability in more remote locations.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
42%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; mostly small and seasonal, with few dedicated digital nomad hubs.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
59%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but infrastructure is still developing.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Growing but still a niche destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
82%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain SIM cards with affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Generally good environment with coastal air quality and natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
64%
Weight: 10
Clean in tourist areas; some variability in less frequented parts.
🗨️ Language Barrier
53%
Weight: 30
Montenegrin is the official language; English is spoken in tourist areas but limited elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
77%
Weight: 15
Coastal location ensures generally good air quality.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families but limited international schools and childcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
58%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available; more complex treatments require travel to larger cities or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
72%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
60%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; limited specialized care locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, mostly sunny days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
71%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding or storms possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
73%
Weight: 10
Access to parks and natural coastal areas is good.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Common in hotels and newer buildings; less prevalent in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and mild winters; less variation than continental climates.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Tourist areas can be noisy in summer; quieter off-season.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with Mediterranean and Balkan influences.
🌃 Nightlife
62%
Weight: 15
Active nightlife during summer; quieter off-season.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
84%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, mountains, and hiking opportunities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
47%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good variety of tours and cultural experiences, especially in tourist season.
🎳 Indoors Fun
51%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options outside peak tourist areas.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
76%
Weight: 25
Strong Mediterranean and Balkan cuisine with fresh local ingredients.
🧠 Yoga Studios
48%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some seasonal offerings.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
63%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
74%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; Mediterranean diet promotes healthy eating.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone suitable for European and some US remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
41%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads or startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
38%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote jobs come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; growing but not well established.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces; quality varies and often seasonal.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech innovation.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
42%
Weight: 15
Low to moderate adoption; some interest but limited infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
67%
Weight: 30
Nearby airports with seasonal international flights; limited direct connections.
🚇 Public Transit
59%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services; no metro or tram systems.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact old town areas are walkable; newer suburbs less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
45%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of international ride-sharing apps; local taxis common.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Some cycling paths but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Bus connections to other cities and neighboring countries available but infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
57%
Weight: 10
Seasonal scooter and bike rentals available, especially in tourist areas.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
73%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban and coastal areas; some gaps inland.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN usage with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Generally stable electricity supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
58%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
64%
Weight: 40
Visa-free access for many nationalities for short stays; longer stays require permits.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free media and speech with some political pressures.
🏛️ Political Stability
69%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
52%
Weight: 15
Possible but can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; process improving but still slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination with some amenities but lacks full nomad infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
37%
Weight: 25
Few organized events; community still small.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
43%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence compared to major nomad hubs.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, especially in tourist areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Moderately female-friendly; some traditional attitudes persist.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but less diverse; occasional incidents reported.