Travel budget in Montenegro

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Montenegro: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Montenegro for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 53 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1152* (1064 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person
  • $ 5.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2402* (2226 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 121 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3663* (3388 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Montenegro in 2024

Cost of living: Montenegro VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Montenegro in 2024 is 30% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Montenegro by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Montenegro compared to the national average.

Cities /Montenegro View Details
Herceg Novi 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Herceg Novi
Tivat 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Tivat
Ulcinj 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Ulcinj
Kotor 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Kotor
Podgorica 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Podgorica
Cetinje 3% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Cetinje
Bar 12% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Bar

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Local prices in Montenegro by expense type

Montenegro: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Montenegro costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 10/person
($ 5.4 to $ 17)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 36)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.5/person
($ 6.5 to $ 9.2)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.5 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Montenegro: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Montenegro costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 20 to $ 1048)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 44 to $ 273)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 43 to $ 419)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 59 to $ 485)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 97 to $ 600)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 77/month
($ 29 to $ 449)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 136/month
($ 43 to $ 585)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 159/month
($ 55 to $ 560)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 98/month
($ 45 to $ 344)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 204/month
($ 66 to $ 819)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Montenegro: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Montenegro costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 8.7)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Montenegro: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Montenegro is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 80/24hrs
($ 25 to $ 230)

152% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Montenegro: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Montenegro costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.4/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 6.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 8.7 to $ 19)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Montenegro: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Montenegro costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.8/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 22 to $ 98)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 22 to $ 55)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Podgorica
London → Podgorica
London → Podgorica
$ 121
(fair price: $ 87)
New York City → Podgorica
New York City → Podgorica
New York City → Podgorica
$ 830
(fair price: $ 702)
Manchester → Podgorica
Manchester → Podgorica
Manchester → Podgorica
$ 198
(fair price: $ 148)
London → Kotor
London → Kotor
London → Kotor
$ 278
(fair price: $ 235)
Manchester → Kotor
Manchester → Kotor
Manchester → Kotor
$ 339
(fair price: $ 285)
Dublin → Podgorica
Dublin → Podgorica
Dublin → Podgorica
$ 201
(fair price: $ 141)

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About the information on the cost of living in Montenegro

The information about the cost of living in Montenegro shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Montenegro updated on 27-03-2024.

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