Where to live in Montenegro for a Luxury Lifestyle
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Montenegro is a fantastic lifestyle destination for Nomad Capitalists with low taxes and business-friendly policies. But where are the best places to live? Here are Andrew’s top picks:
00:00 Start
2:05 Podgorica
2:20 Budva
3:55 Kotor Bay
4:57 Perast
5:40 Tivat and Donja Lastva
6:25 Herceg Novi
7:08 Ulcinj
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I don't see Montenegro as becoming the "new Monaco" in the future, they just raised the 9% income tax to 15%, and when more foreigners move in and income is starting to be generated, more and more regulations and tax regulations will be put in place.
I tend to agree with you. They are already changing the rules about residency. People make the decision to move here which is no small choice. Then they change the rules and start adding in stupid regulations and rules. I am starting to consider other places for a permanent place to live. I could of bought here. But I held off. Now I am seriously reconsidering.
Reconsidering what as in you are going to buy or keep holding off
@@jeromehutcheson6979 You can live in a high tax country in Europe, and pay zero income tax on offshore income, you just have to spend time learning how to do that. I live in France and pay zero percent on my offshore income legally.
@@trique9776 You can if you live in France. But the USA is a citizen based taxation authority not location based. If you follow much of Andrew Henderson's work you will see he talks about this extensivley. Like I said before. The US is the only country in the world that taxes your income foreign and domestic regardless of where you live. If you are an American citizen. There are ways around part of this. And I have spent time learning it. And I can show you. But if you think you can do is zero US income tax. One day you will go to your foreign bank. And you will find your account frozen from far away. It happens all of the time.
@@jeromehutcheson6979 I am actually well educated in working remotely and taxaation in the USA and abroad working as an expat. I am also writing a book on the subject currently. You are misunderstanding what I am saying. I am a French tax resident with businesses in the USA, and I pay US taxes on this business income. I also pay taxes in France and receive a credit in the USA for what I have paid here in France. But, because of the way that I have structured everything, I pay not one penny more altogether than what I would pay if I were just living in the USA and paying taxes there on my USA businesses.
I did some on site research on all of these coastal areas (except Ulcinj) over the past two years and finally picked Herceg Novi. Here’s why:
Budva - the nicest swimming and water of all and the old town is nice but the (much larger) modern town isn’t that nice. Plus, since it’s flat you don’t really have a view of the ocean unless you’re in a high building with an unobstructed view. Plus, the old town is totally overrun by tourists in the summer. Also, it’s kind of far from any good airport (Tivat is really only good if you’re coming from Belgrade).
Kotor (and surrounding villages) - again, a very nice old town and dramatic views with the mountain backdrop. However, as mentioned, dark(er) due to it’s position at the end of the fjord (Kotor bay). Also, it’s completely over run by tourists in the summer with cruise ships unloading massive amounts. Not very nice. Finally, while the locals say the water quality in the inner part of the bay is good I’m not ready to take their word for it.
Tivat - nice and fresh and lighter but expensive and lacks authentic feel. There is no old town feel here.
Herceg Novi - first of all its a real town which, although it gets a lot of tourists in the summer, is not completely over run by them as some of the other places. The town lives all year round. Second, it has a beautifuld, living, old town. Third, the entire town is perched on a south facing mountainside which means that you get fantastic view of the water and open sea and it is very light year round. Fourth, it is one of the few towns to have a nice promenade by the water (where there used to be a railway line). In a lot of the other towns along the bay there wasn’t really this option. It also has a nice city park. Finally, what seals the deal, is that it is just 30 minutes from the Dubrovnik airport, which is by far the largest and most widely trafficed airport along the coast.
This will come in handy. Appreciate it! Nothing like a busy promenade on a warm Summer night.
What about Bar coast line? There is plenty of decent properties there.
Lived in Tivat back in 2012/13 and now now preparing to get back there for 2021. Definitely recommend Montenegro for a great lifestyle and European base, very much enjoyed Tivat and the stunning Bay of Kotor.
I m glad you d enjoyed it! Welcome!
Fantastic place Montenegro. I highly recommend Tivat and Kotor Old Town as far as property investment is concerned. I went in 2019 and could see Budva was overpriced. Nomad is right Podgorica is a very unattractive capital.
Thanks for the video. We've been all up the coast in Montenegro and love the stretch between Tivat and Becici beach. We were planning to have a good look at some real estate in the area until travel was shut down.
Always solid INFO...in due time, I will be reaching out!
Love your Montenegro 🇲🇪 videos 🙌
Fell in love with the coast ...Budva n Kotor..
Awesome video. Agree with your list but I think you forgot one of my favorite places in Montenegro: Sveti Stefan. Absolutely beautiful and so unique in its own way. Keep up the great content and videos!
Very informative Video. Thanks for it!
Can you do a comparison video between Albania, Serbia, and Montenegro? I say this comparison because I have done some research and permanent residence by real estate seems is very affordable in these countries (especially Albania), even for people making less than 100k. You may be paying between 9-25% tax rate depending on which country you pick, but you save a lot of money when it comes to your cost of living. Which in the long term can set you up for success.
As a student living in Toronto my rent alone is much higher than what it cost to live in these countries. So, I decided to start a business while finishing my school so I can get the hell out of here.
If you do decide to do a video comparing these three countries, can you compare real estate, lifestyle, governments, and Healthcare?
I hope you read this Andrew, and for everybody else reading this I hope you this can help a little with getting started on your nomad capitalist journey.
Hey man, a little late of a reply but I am in a very similar situation as you, just a few years behind more or less. Began schooling last year in Toronto. Prices are mad as you say. And I am not looking forward to the 56% tax rate when I get my degree and job. I have recently started looking at places once I finish up here in Canada, such as Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia, and even some countries further north around Poland. I'd be fine with a much lower cost of living and even a 20% rate as I'd still double my money. Most of the options I got are in the 10-15% range. Will need to also look at starting a potential business shortly after the global issues atm calm down. If you find any information on comparison like you mentioned, especially Serbia and Montenegro do let me know. ^^
Good luck with your future plans. Perhaps I shall join you in half a decade lol.
I am working on residency with a business now. It seems really good here. Prices for many things are good. Housing can be cheap if you are not near the water. And food if you use the store can be cheap. Tax is cheap and health care is free if you use the state system. Not sure how good it is? Anyone can comment? Gas is expensive, electricity is expensive. It is cold in the winter. But not freezing on the coast. People are friendly and decent. Crime is almost non-existent.
@@puravida1159 how are you finding language barriers - I have no other language than English
I’m in Toronto as well trying to get my business started and get out as well . How’ve things been since you made this comment ?
Serbia and Montenegro are Russian and slavs destinations
Albania is American and western destinations .
Albania is the future 🇦🇱🇺🇸
Ive been to Montenegro twice now. I love budva for the partying scene in the summers but Tivat seems the most upscale place to live. I would like to request u could make a movie about Albania, since although I live Montenegro it’s out of my budget and I think Albania might have a bigger growth factor in the upcoming years for investment property. Thanks for all your great videos 👍
I think Gusinje in the north is gorgeous and would be attractive to outdoor enthusiasts. Way cheaper than the coast. You can buy a plot big enough that neighbors won't block the view of the mountains.
I’m Montenegrin from NYC and go every summer, even 2020 bc they did such a good job handling crisis. Plenty of patriots are investing and developing around the coast and many sites will be done by 2022. It’s a wonderful country thanks for video!
Based. Hope this ends up to be the next 'french Rivereia' man!
am planning to move to montenegro sooner and according to your content i migh stay in the capital first months while exploring arround
I missed Sutumore/Bar. My brother moved there. Beautiful walks in the surrounding mountains, great panorama, big ships to watch, citylife also during wintertime, genuine area, not extremely touristic. Reasonable prices, close to Podgorica international Airport.
Love MNE and thanks for bringing it to my attention a few short years ago❤
I Visited there several times in 2011,2012,& 2013 and I personally preferred the HercegNovi area and would probably buy something there given the right circumstances. Thanks for the good videos and keep em coming
Do you have a Cheap land Croatia video? Or Croatia series?
This is EXACTLY the type of video that I was looking for on Montenegro. I'm planning my eventual strategy and had been partial to Budva. Thanks for turning me on to Tivat and the other coastal areas as well.
See my comment above based on my research over the past two year.
Lover your videos and love the tiger in the background.
🐅
I came to the comments for this. What a stylish tiger you've got there!
Yah, baller move!
We left South Africa at the end of January this year to come to Montenegro and registered a cleaning services business. The best decision ever. We lived in a rented apartment in Prčanj for the first five months. We now live in a rented apartment in Dobrota. I love the Kotor and Tivat area.
You got your temporary residence permit through the company formation ?
Please tell how you achieved residency. And the cost of living?
I'm also in SA
There's 2 main ways of getting residency:
1. By purchasing a property (you must own at least 50% of it - so you could be 2 owners and both have right of residency)
2. By getting employed :
- either by another local company
- or by setting up your own business
@@houssammansour7415 yes
@@terrybaikie2181 through company registration. The cost of living is much cheaper than South Africa
Very beautiful country. Could you please make a video regarding Investment in Latvia and Bulgaria ?
Great stuff Andrew
Can you please do a video about the other sides of the country. I’m more of a forest person than beaches and planning to contact you in the near future
In terms of stability is it good I have been seeing some news about it as not being stable enough can you clarify it. Is it something big as stability is one of the primary objectives of doing business in a country.
I love your videos... Very Inspirational!
Interesting !
We vested Bodva loved in
I will try to go this year for a month
Looking for properties
Thinking of moving to Montenegro from Australia.
what are you waiting for
Lustica Bay is a chill new development as well...maybe too chill. #DeepRelax #FamilyFriendly #MiniMarina
@Nomad Capitalist, Andrew, as far as I know from my knowledge, in order to be eligible for residence permit in Montenegro, you have to own the property or at least 50 % of the property but I also read somewhere that says you need to spend min 6 months for the permit not to get revoked. IS THIS TRUE ? Is there any min requirement to be in Montenegro to maintain the residence permit ?
Is Montenegro affordable for travellers and is it easy to get residency as traveller?
Hi thanks for very helpful information
I'm British citizen like to move in Montenegro 🇲🇪
And like to start small business
Like indian take away or Restaurant
Interesting. Please, if you will have the possibility, make a video about investing in Albania. I think could be an interesting choice, as seems to be really cheap and they have sand beaches. Never been there and waiting to have this crazy covid-hysteria over to make a trip to Albania and better understand this country.
Thanks for the idea. We have done a lot of research on Albania over the years.
I would like to see that also 🙂
Yes! That and the comparison video idea (Albania vs. Serbia vs. Montenegro).
Andrew, could you please tell us what home internet connection speeds you’ve experienced or have while in Kotor Bay and the surrounding areas? I’m concerned about both upload and download speeds for video conferencing. I’m sure we nomads would like to know. Thanks! 🙏🏻👨🏻💻
Cory Jaccino Don’t worry, I’m having video conf from the beach on my mobile phone.
Great video with very useful content here and still remember the James Bond scene in this small country which film series I believe brought much publicity to the country. Also, like the tiger in the background of your video lol.
No scene was shot in Montenegro it was all filmed outside of Montenegro.
@@kiminem4087 Interesting to know. Thanks!
It’s a green screen wallpaper but it looks real
Andrew - You bought in Montenegro- but why did you choose that over Croatia? Very curious.
Been recenty. I'd look for something to buy close to the adriatic sea. Montenergo certainly has lots of potential. Hope it won't join the EU and becomes over regulated.
True that. Montenegro could be a wonderful hub of freedom for independent wealthy and middle class nomadic people of the world.
@@puravida1159 freedom on this planet ?.........i wish
@@memecoinmafia2732 so pessimistic. I know Montenegro is not the freest. But what place is? To your point. But it is much different than a place like the EU or the USA. Where the engine of oppression and control is so much more sophisticated. You cannot make a move without breaking a law and being detected. But in places like Montenegro, no one bothers me. They don't know anything about me. They are too unsophisticated to mess with me. You see if you are a citizen that is code for slave. Code for they own you and your life. But if you are not a citizen. Then they don't have all these rules for you. Freedom is where you find it.
@@puravida1159 good to know haven't been yet but i did have the idea that the most free citizen is a tourist ...
@@puravida1159 I’m looking to break free. You are correct in U.S highly restricted; Californian looking for more freedom and thinking of Balkans just comparing which is more free ye still comfortable to live.
Glad that you like Budva, since it is one small yet beautiful city, with a great coastline. I'm just sorry that our local government wasn't able to finish the promenade from Budva - Rafailovici - Kamenovo all the way to Sveti Stefan and then from there to the city of Petrovac. The promenade is called "Lungo Mare" and it should have been a 23km promenade for people to just enjoy walking, cycling, alongside some of the nicest coast's in Europe.
The political situation as of today is thank God stable, and hopefully it will get better as the time goes by.
But one true gem of Montenegro is the north and i'm glad that its trying to stay out of all the mass-tourism hype since it way better than the south. At least for me as a Montenegrin.
Out of curiosity what do you like about the North? Your country interests me greatly with it's geography having both mountains, coast, clear water, and sun.
it was quaint, I'm an American and I lived in a
hotel in Perast
I will visit first time the 20 this month
Can you share more information about Balkans....esp Estonia....Lithuania and Latvia... How ate these countries to migrate or live
Estonia and Lithuania and Latvian are Baltic countries, not Balkan countries.
What are the income requirements for Montenegro's digital nomad visa?
The novelty wears off in five years.
Love the tiger.
What are your recommended countries with regards to covid restrictions and forced vaccinations?
Just trying to find out how things are with covid restrictions vaccines etc
Mr. Henderson, Montenegro seems to have a pretty stringent rule of personal presence to maintain temporary residency, and I know you just spend the summers there. Do they give you any trouble renewing your temporary residency since you fall short of their physical presence rules? Or have you not bothered with getting temporary residency in Montenegro? Thank you.
Look into company formation. The limits to absence doesn't apply to those who obtain residence through company formation.
Montenegro sure seems like a great place to plant a flag. I'm wondering what the options are to become a resident in Montenegro for a EU citizen?
I believe they have a renewable 5 year by investment program that will get you residence. Although it does not lead to citizenship.
Andrew, how about using some form of a map when discussing all these places ! Then I can just favorite the video and not wear out my atlas. The internet is not always so great in the "where is it exactly?" department especially after watching multiple videos all over the world. And also how a place relates to areas further out from X marks the spot.
Had me replaying the video and google mapping for a half an hour at least!
@@andrewziolo4721 Me too LOL.
hi andrew! are there still available vacant lot in the south and north area approved by the montenegro government for citizenship? can buying forclosed property by the bank in montenegro lead to citizenship by investment? how many months before a new real estate buyer get's the title of the property?
There are not lots that you can buy and get citizenship. There are few projects in north and south where you can buy apartments and get citizenship that is designated by the government. No you can’t buy foreclosed property from the bank and get citizenship, only way to get it is buy buying from government designated projects. Citizenship by investment will end in 2021 as per the most recent reports.
@@filip7249 i hope they can extend til next year due to financial lost on covid pandemic
@@micomarinas2753 they are now rolling out a digital nomad visa if you are a remote worker. its 2 years plus a chance to extend for a further 2 years
I am going vacation over there
What is the tiger doing in the background by the pool? You have some news to tell Andrew, how about little Andrew is here?
The tiger is scaring away the monkeys.
So if montenegro is not that cheap anymore, where else in this part of the region would you recommend? Albania? Armenia? Thanks.
Armenia is not in the area...
have u heard or been to rvasi?
ive always been interested in Montenegro solely from its name 👌
Me too it sounds like a elegant restaurant.
Sounds like a expensive suburb from sol cal
Actually the real name is CRNA GORA, and it means Black Hill! :)
@@SlavaJericevic Crna Gora is Montengro in Venetian.
U italijanskim izvorima Crna Gora se prvi put pominje u izvornom obliku 1348. kao Cerna Gora, a u dubrovačkim izvorima 1379.[4] kao Cernagora. Italijanski izvori je takođe bilježe kao Montagna Negra, Montenegro ili Monte Negro i otuda je ime Montenegro ušlo u neslovenske jezike. Kao Montenegro spominje se i u latinskim kotorskim spomenicima 1397, a kao Monte Negro 1443. i Crnagora 1458. Godine 1435. u ugovorima između despota Đurđa Brankovića i Mlečana pominju se catuni Cerna Gora ili catunos Cernagora.[3][5][6]
@@SlavaJericevic Italijani su imali kolonije u Crnoj Gori . Tako da ime Montenegro ima istorije kolko i ime Crna Gora . Zato na pasosu su stavljena oba imena. Slicno to me je Nemacka . Na Engleskom se zove Germany sto ima isto znacenje kao na nasem ali ga Nemci zovu Deutschland sto znaci u bukvalno prevodu zemlja germana(Nemaca) . Ovo ime je bilo korisceno da obelezi region gde su bile najvece populacije Germanskog naroda i njihovih drzavica.
Some time ago NC were helping 6 and 7 figure entrepreneurs..... Now it's 7 and 8... 2021 will be 8 and 9 figure.... And so on.
Income tax in Montenegro is 9%... up to an income of about $10,600 per year; above which the tax is 11%. The municipalities impose an additional tax of 15%. Still good, but not extraordinary.
Woah, that is a lot of tax... Surprised Andrew is recommending someplace with an effective rate so high.
Andrew rarely mentions the effective tax. But actually for Montenegro it's 15% of the 11% of tax you pay federally to the municipality. So the effective tax is 12.65%. Not a swanky 9% but still okay. Need to look into effective tax rates for countries. For example nearby Serbia may say 15% but effective is over 50%.
@@sirgalahad2 OK thanks. Still, regardless of what country one is considering, one should always look at BOTH "marginal" rate and "effective" rate. The marginal rate does matter when deciding whether to expend additional work effort... or to take additional risk with capital.
@@sirgalahad2 Wow, Serbia is really that high?! I was considering it because they have that flat monthly fee tax for freelancers, like 150/mo. But I also heard they tax income from other countries at 49 or 45%. Yikes. Where is the best place with low effective tax and you can get it without traveling back to usa to have apostille services?
All Slavic countries are amazing.
Ya because the incredibly creative genius Venetians (Italians) built it all.
@@gutsandgrittv5076there is not a single building made by Italians in Montnegro or Venice , it is all Montnegrin, Vencenian republic was horibel time in our history….
What about Cetinje?
I'm born in Australia but there is Nothing wrong with my City Niksic back home in Montenegro....
You have not understood Montenegro very well. Podgorica has a center and a very large and clean river that runs through its center, it has its own history and has been developing a lot in the last decade... but that city is mainly a service city for all residents of Montenegro and has an advantage to get out of it and in it in a very short time.....Budva is a mockery of the city due to unplanned construction and overcrowded, crowded traffic....As for the Old Town of Budva, in front of the walls in the strict center of the city every summer, mafia confrontations take place with a bloody end....
But is everybody jammed into small apartments? Where are the homes with front and back yards, trees and nature, and birds and wild life? MY home in AMErica has a forest in the back. We see deer, cardinals, wild life of all kinds. Is this available in Montenegro?
I have only visited Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia around the former Yugoslavia region, would love to visit Montenegro one day when the borders are open. Montenegro sounds a little similar to Monte Carlo - maybe that's why this name is so sexy LOL
andrew are there a citizenship by investment in albania, armenia and serbia?
No.
@@nomadcapitalist ok thanks
He really talks with his hands
What about Bar? You talked about Budva and Ulcinj but skipped over Bar.
Hi there! Love your channel and the content. Can you do an episode that talks about best places that respect diversity?
I often see those “best places to live” list, and it becomes clear the person is not a so-called minority. I know this may be an awkward request, but it is very relevant given two people can have very different experiences based on the superficiality of that thing called color. How is Montenegro 🇲🇪 for the “negro”?
Thank you very much. Great channel!
I don't know about Montenegro in particular, but in general, the former Yugoslavian countries are safe places for black people. Because Yugoslavia, among with many African countries, was a part of the Non-Aligned Group during the Cold War, they were used to black people being their allies and friends. People from this region have told that they have been looked down on (due to the 90s), and therefore sympathize with black people. In some studies, neighboring Serbia has been voted as the least racist country in Europe. In addition, the first Serbian constitution from 1835 abolished slavery 30 years before the USA. There are not that many black people living in the region, so a black person will get stares, mostly of curious nature. The Amerikanka is a black girl who has been traveling the region and sharing her opinions on her channel.
The Philipinnes is certainly colour blind, and accepting and understanding about sexuality
Selitettava thank you very much for the thoughtful response 🙏 🙂
Mark Jones thank you for the response.
nobody cares about the color of your skin ... you've probably been watching to much fake news ! ... get over yourself
I was initially distracted by the tiger...
Last time I was in Montenegro a guy had been recently shot by a sniper in Budva. Mafia payback.
Well go to the dance club up in the hill, plenty of mafia there :) didn’t ever feel unsafe however. Mafia is a lot worse in mamaia Romania.
I t s the best place in the world!
Montenegro ..650k population is run by organized mafioso for past 30+ years in power ..the 'laws' can change overnight .. I would think twice before investing over there ,
is it a good place just to open an online business, but live in another country?
Probably better the other way around.
@@nomadcapitalist i Live in Spain, and have an online business. where should I open my company for tax benefits while remaining in Spain? Thanksss
Yes, but your VAT tax is 24% for purchase of property
VAT is 21% in Montenegro but only on the 1st transfer of title (new property). All future sales are only subject to a 3% tax.
Montenegro has a lot of natural beauty. However, like Belarus is a country where the government has very restrictive regulations with tourists. You have to show your passport to by a SIM cell phone card, and give your home address to the seller. The difference between Belarus and Montenegro is that in Belarus crime is very low. In Montenegro crime is high. According to the US state department, there are 700 Gans operating in the country, doing prostitutions, drugs, kidnapping and more. So be careful investing or moving to Montenegro.
Really? In such small country I would never thought of it.
That's total BS. Montenegro is one of the safest countries in Europe. I've lived here since 2008 and haven't felt safer anywhere else in the world. Most people leave their homes and cars unlocked at all times, for exemple. It's such a small country that it's practically impossible to be a "small" criminal here.
There's a couple of "gangs" (not 700!) who do their "business" between themselves without affecting the life of anyone else.
The presence of guns does not mean lots of violence. That’s an incorrect assumption
@@bepreparedforwhatscoming4975 his post was just full of shitt..I am from Montenegro and lived all over the Europe and now settled in the USA, Montenegro is definitely the safest country ! Couple of gangs exist and thats it, they are not violent towards regular people who dont wanna have business with them. Also no homeless people like here in California. Cheers mate
Do you get that nice friendly experience there? Do people speak English? Have Covid restrictions made it more draconian?
Most of younger population speak English. For this summer basically there is no any restrictions abot corona only wearing face mask in grosery stores etc. Is must have
The towns are small, real estate is over priced, not much sand beaches and the water is not that warm, the only cool thing about Montenegro is the flat 9%. In my opinion, if you're looking for a beach hub in Europe that's gonna be Bulgaria. It has coastal cities like Varna and Burgas, sand beaches, warmer sea temperature and it's also pretty low taxed.
11% if you make over 10,600 a year. Plus 15% municipal tax. So, actually Montenegro tax is 26%.
@@obsidianstang6296 I didn't know about that. Thanks for sharing
@@obsidianstang6296 no you calculated wrong. I’m pretty sure it’s 15% of 11%
I spent 3 months there Oct-Dec. 2019. Went to Kotor, Bar, Ulcinj & Herceg Novi. All pretentious shitholes, sorry. I always carried cat food for the street cats. They occasionally get poisoned. Shopping is limited, though not as limited as Albania. A favorite memory of Ulcinj, a cute little women only clothing optional beach. Every time I went there, random guys would park on the road above the beach to check out the women. That's the culture there. That said, Kotor Bay is breathtaking. I'll never go back unless enough civilized foreigners can import some amenities like shopping and animal services.
Wait in for a few years and I will do it. 🙂
I love Montenegro. But like he said. It's not cheap. It is actually comparable to prices in the USA in many ways. I also noticed that fresh fruits and vegetables in the supermarkets were not so good. You need to find the farmer's market for these. The people are wonderful. Decent helpful and just all-around nice. It is truly a country of amazing natural beauty. But I believe they need to work on their clean-up of the environment. There was litter everywhere. It reminded me of the US about 40 years ago. Now in the USA no one would think about throwing trash on the ground or out the window of a car or dumping your garbage on the side of the road. This is considered shameful here. Not so over there. This is still a necessary educational process in Montenegro.
I thought the same of Vanuatu. Rubbish everywhere.
@@freespirit5130 Yep still a problem. Just an update. I literally just got back to the US last night. I full breakfast this morning at a good chain restaurant in my home city. Not considered an expensive city. It was $25.32 with tip!!!!!. I full breakfast with good quality food and no sugary packaged products included, just fresh vegetables and eggs and meats is 7.80 Euro. Quite a difference. I stopped by my supermarket and got a few items to restock my refrigerator, not a lot of stuff. Took me 20 minutes to shop. It cost $59.43. The same shopping trip in Montenegro would be about 21 euro and then stop at the vegetable stand for another 3.4 euro. Wow, prices are really getting high here. Still got the trash problem in Montenegro and the driving and roads are really a problem. But it's not so bad I cannot deal with it.
Correct! Unfortunately the culture of the whole former Jugoslavia was slack. The masses would litter & dump shit everywhere. And as for recycling? WTF's that ?
Aqui bcn no
interesting to watch 2 years later. after the war in Ukraine started and a lot of both Russians and Ukrainians flocked into the country and bumped up prices significantly
This is a travel channel. Not a money channel.
The only people that can afford his services, have money.
Hahahahah
You can buy an AK-47 for about $500.00!
Lol, this comment is out of left field. Anyway, a good AK is closer to 1,000. You will also need special hardware to mount an optic.
Tivat and Kotor are the best. Way too many Russians there. Just be warned. Budva is not good. Russians have taken over. Also Albania is right next door. High crime country.
Lots of russians in Tivat and Kotor? What do you mean?
@@sirgalahad2 I believe I was quite clear in what I said. There’s lot of wrong data in these videos lots of omissions and most importantly lots of BS and leaving out of the negatives and only talking about the bright spots. Those who haven’t actually travelled to the places this chap talks about can be easily fooled.
@@seymourelykeley I was more so asking for elaboration. If you could explain what you mean. Are you saying locals have been driven out and replaced by Russians type of take over? More extreme, less extreme, way too many doesn't help that much or say why it's bad.
@@sirgalahad2 no Russians have not literally taken over the country but in city’s such as Budva there is an overwhelming community of Russians to a point where all restaurants cafes business signs are in Russian with Russian menus in restaurants and maybe English. Just too many of them. Sort of like Chinese in Vancouver. If you’ve been there you know what I mean. Many Russians went there as Montenegro was part os Serbia up yo few years ago and Serbia is very Russian friendly whereas other ex Yugoslavia nations such as Kosovo and Bosnia Herzegovina are not. I hope it’s clear. If you consider Montenegro. Tivat and kotor are better but first go there and feel it out don’t let this guy be your guide as he paints a very rosy picture of the places he pushes such as Georgia and conveniently leaves out the long list of negative things.. he presumed his listeners don’t know any better and are just dreamers which great majority of them are.
@@seymourelykeley Ahh yep I am Canadian so that Vancouver example connects the dots. Thanks. And yeah for sure. I try to get different perspectives and I plan to actually get my feet on the ground in the next couple years if travel opens up. Check out probably Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, and a few other Balkan countries as well as Montenegro. Andrew gives some decent information and can help point in a direction but it's also a business and he is trying to sell a product. I'd always say people should do research, just not hear low taxes and want to go. Then actually go check it out. Half these places mentioned the income tax might be X but the effective tax you pay for living there is much higher. And other things like you said where the full picture is not shared.
Montenegro is too expensive and small thanks to russian oligarchs.
Albania is the place to make money.
Montenegro should adopt more liberal mindset. It is a good thing that they adopted same sex partnership in 2020. I hope that same sex marriage with stepchild adoption by nonbiological partner will follow soon. Montenegro should be Netherlands of the Adriatic. Free, liberal and prosperous.
No. Never. Keep your satanic liberalism out of montenegro and other holy lands.
Nonsense. Most of the world has, and that’s why you’re looking to escape and consider moving to Montenegro in the first place. Not every country needs to be ruined
Montenagro need to rejoin Serbia. Montenagro's government oppresses Christians. Pray for Monetanagro.
How so?
Beautiful country sadly run by a dictator
Not any more. They voted his party out of the government at the end of August. He’s still President but hopefully not for long...
@@Just_another_Euro_dude lmao