Cost of Living in Budva
Summary of cost of living in Budva, Montenegro:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,012.6 (€2,595.1), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $839.0 (€722.7), excluding rent.
- Budva is 31.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Budva is, on average, 40.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $15.09 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $69.65 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $13.93 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $4.64 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.35 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.58 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.26 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.51 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.29 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.02 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.05 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.24 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.08 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.37 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $5.79 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.61 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.81 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.71 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.34 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.42 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.51 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.75 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.96 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $6.97 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.14 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.77 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $4.53 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.90 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $40.63 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.16 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.87 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $17.41 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.73 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $30,182.41 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,699.82 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $169.70 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $16.11 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $34.83 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $60.36 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $22.35 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.80 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $415.98 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $10,099.50 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $108.83 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $46.43 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $92.87 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $185.74 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $841.62 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $568.53 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,625.21 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,253.73 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $399.03 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $288.49 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $1,042.18 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.95 | |
Prices in Budva
This city had 150 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 14 June 2026
Last update: 14 June 2026
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