Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Podgorica 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Podgorica is 23.0% lower than in Moscow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Podgorica is 33.5% lower than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Podgorica are 52.9% lower than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Podgorica are 21.6% lower than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Podgorica are 12.5% lower than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Podgorica is 13.5% lower than in Moscow | |
Restaurants | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₽1,000.00 (€11.93) |
₽838.31 (€10.00) |
-16.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₽5,000.00 (€59.64) |
₽3,353.25 (€40.00) |
-32.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₽600.00 (€7.16) |
₽712.57 (€8.50) |
+18.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₽400.00 (€4.77) |
₽209.58 (€2.50) |
-47.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽400.00 (€4.77) |
₽251.49 (€3.00) |
-37.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₽291.56 (€3.48) |
₽161.38 (€1.93) |
-44.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽126.32 (€1.51) |
₽193.74 (€2.31) |
+53.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₽66.78 (€0.80) |
₽105.25 (€1.26) |
+57.6 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₽101.49 (€1.21) |
₽93.60 (€1.12) |
-7.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₽72.89 (€0.87) |
₽68.40 (€0.82) |
-6.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₽60.46 (€0.72) |
₽66.03 (€0.79) |
+9.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₽155.88 (€1.86) |
₽250.61 (€2.99) |
+60.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₽482.84 (€5.76) |
₽296.28 (€3.53) |
-38.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₽224.10 (€2.67) |
₽281.88 (€3.36) |
+25.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₽494.78 (€5.90) |
₽427.90 (€5.10) |
-13.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₽72.96 (€0.87) |
₽50.51 (€0.60) |
-30.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₽66.21 (€0.79) |
₽56.59 (€0.68) |
-14.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₽67.67 (€0.81) |
₽59.35 (€0.71) |
-12.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₽145.95 (€1.74) |
₽80.61 (€0.96) |
-44.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₽29.73 (€0.35) |
₽32.25 (€0.38) |
+8.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₽23.78 (€0.28) |
₽33.31 (€0.40) |
+40.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₽130.76 (€1.56) |
₽144.72 (€1.73) |
+10.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₽67.82 (€0.81) |
₽57.33 (€0.68) |
-15.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₽900.00 (€10.74) |
₽419.16 (€5.00) |
-53.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₽91.05 (€1.09) |
₽76.01 (€0.91) |
-16.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽187.43 (€2.24) |
₽134.77 (€1.61) |
-28.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₽250.00 (€2.98) |
₽322.75 (€3.85) |
+29.1 % |
Transportation | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₽80.00 (€0.95) |
₽75.45 (€0.90) |
-5.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₽3,460.00 (€41.27) |
₽2,514.94 (€30.00) |
-27.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₽269.00 (€3.21) |
₽50.30 (€0.60) |
-81.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₽80.47 (€0.96) |
₽94.44 (€1.13) |
+17.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₽780.00 (€9.30) |
₽838.31 (€10.00) |
+7.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₽69.27 (€0.83) |
₽125.79 (€1.50) |
+81.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₽3,000,000.00 (€35,786.17) |
₽2,284,737.60 (€27,254.00) |
-23.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₽2,930,809.52 (€34,960.81) |
₽2,010,902.74 (€23,987.50) |
-31.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₽14,928.49 (€178.08) |
₽8,441.31 (€100.69) |
-43.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₽699.46 (€8.34) |
₽1,284.30 (€15.32) |
+83.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₽744.53 (€8.88) |
₽2,449.16 (€29.22) |
+229.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₽3,294.42 (€39.30) |
₽3,458.04 (€41.25) |
+5.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₽3,440.00 (€41.03) |
₽950.09 (€11.33) |
-72.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₽700.00 (€8.35) |
₽482.03 (€5.75) |
-31.1 % |
Childcare | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₽56,764.71 (€677.13) |
₽26,406.85 (€315.00) |
-53.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₽1,655,061.73 (€19,742.77) |
₽563,346.18 (€6,720.00) |
-66.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₽7,229.44 (€86.24) |
₽6,706.50 (€80.00) |
-7.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₽4,965.52 (€59.23) |
₽3,663.43 (€43.70) |
-26.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₽11,142.86 (€132.92) |
₽6,892.79 (€82.22) |
-38.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₽13,652.17 (€162.85) |
₽8,576.58 (€102.31) |
-37.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽118,714.29 (€1,416.11) |
₽48,842.20 (€582.62) |
-58.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽62,583.33 (€746.54) |
₽37,692.64 (€449.62) |
-39.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽246,923.08 (€2,945.48) |
₽99,898.94 (€1,191.67) |
-59.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽119,464.29 (€1,425.06) |
₽71,591.91 (€854.00) |
-40.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₽76,443.80 (€911.88) |
₽21,442.89 (€255.79) |
-71.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₽33,350.07 (€397.82) |
₽15,846.59 (€189.03) |
-52.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Podgorica Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₽148,043.96 (€1,765.98) |
₽85,185.81 (€1,016.16) |
-42.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.32 | 5.38 | -73.5 % |
| Last update: | 11 June 2026 | 10 June 2026 | |
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