Cost of Living in Podgorica
Summary of cost of living in Podgorica, Montenegro:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,550.8$ (2,175.2€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 703.5$ (599.9€), excluding rent.
- Podgorica is 53.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Podgorica is, on average, 72.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.73 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 46.91 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.38 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.93 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.52 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.25 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.59 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.41 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.35 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.97 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.16 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.29 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.18 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.93 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.70 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.77 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.46 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.51 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.86 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.80 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.86 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.10 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.84 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 4.34 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.06 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 35.18 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.76 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.32 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 11.73 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.73 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 26,971.85 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,952.56 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 118.27 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 17.54 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.58 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 47.47 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12.70 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5.86 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 337.15 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,100.08 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 86.68 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 49.04 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 98.58 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 110.92 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 665.99 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 506.79 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,285.85 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 929.02 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 275.79 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 209.79 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,143.43 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.51 |
Prices in Podgorica
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Last update: 3 December 2025
Last update: 3 December 2025
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Aug 20, 2024:
According to comments, ( of albanians) Podgorica is worse than Tirana .....:-)))
Anonymous
on Aug 24, 2022:
None of the prices here are correct they should be 50% more I live in Podgorica.