🇲🇪 Southern Europe
Cities & towns in Montenegro
Where you land inside Montenegro matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
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Kotor
Pop. ~13,000
Fjord-like bay town — dramatic scenery and a tight historic core.
Walkability
9/10
Beach access
8/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
4/10
Tivat
Pop. ~14,000
Yachting town with Porto Montenegro marina — modern amenities and English-friendly.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
9/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
6/10
Podgorica
Pop. ~150,000
Inland capital — practical base with the most services and the country's main airport.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
2/10
Expat community
5/10
Housing cost
3/10
Budva
Pop. ~28,000
Lively Adriatic beach town — summer party capital with strong nightlife.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
10/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
5/10
Herceg Novi
Pop. ~19,000
Coastal town at the mouth of Kotor Bay — terraced sea views and milder weather.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
9/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
4/10