Cost of Living in Montenegro
Summary of cost of living in Montenegro:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,534.6$ (2,179.5€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 702.6$ (604.2€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Montenegro is, on average, 38.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Montenegro is, on average, 59.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.63 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 49.43 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.30 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.91 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.49 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.50 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.39 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.55 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.30 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.94 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.05 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.23 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.14 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.65 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.37 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.46 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.52 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.61 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.88 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.81 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.13 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 4.19 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.16 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 34.89 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.16 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.87 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 11.63 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.74 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,054.36 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,933.47 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 128.12 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.20 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 32.49 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 45.76 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.65 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5.81 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 328.29 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,350.11 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 84.43 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.19 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.44 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 120.32 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 674.71 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 503.71 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,265.64 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 945.01 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 272.64 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 210.41 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,016.16 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.54 |
Prices in Montenegro
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