Podgorica travel budget

Podgorica: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Podgorica

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1684* (1526 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 148 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 3083* (2786 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 156 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3917* (3528 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Podgorica compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Podgorica in 2024 is 32% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Podgorica in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Podgorica by expense type

Restaurant budget in Podgorica

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Podgorica is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.7/person
($ 6.7 to $ 12)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 14 to $ 29)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.2/person
($ 6.7 to $ 11)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

61% 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 $ 2.8)

11% 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 $ 2.8)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Podgorica

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Podgorica is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 48 to $ 981)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 43 to $ 726)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 34 to $ 759)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 48 to $ 676)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 238/night
($ 76 to $ 993)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 142/month
($ 38 to $ 891)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 213/month
($ 34 to $ 1079)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 221/month
($ 49 to $ 1035)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 105/month
($ 43 to $ 522)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 249/month
($ 45 to $ 1272)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Podgorica

On average, the price of supermarket food in Podgorica is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 3.4)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.2/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 11)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

48% 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 $ 1.7)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Podgorica

On average, the price of transport in Podgorica is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

74% 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)
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 28/24hrs
($ 8.9 to $ 65)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Podgorica

On average, budget for leisure activities in Podgorica is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.6/ticket
($ 5 to $ 7.8)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 16/hr
($ 8.9 to $ 23)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Podgorica

On average, shopping budget in Podgorica is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 3.6 to $ 4.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 82
($ 45 to $ 101)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 23 to $ 67)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Podgorica
London → Podgorica
London → Podgorica
$ 152
(fair price: $ 111)
New York City → Podgorica
New York City → Podgorica
New York City → Podgorica
$ 852
(fair price: $ 725)
Manchester → Podgorica
Manchester → Podgorica
Manchester → Podgorica
$ 211
(fair price: $ 158)
Dublin → Podgorica
Dublin → Podgorica
Dublin → Podgorica
$ 217
(fair price: $ 155)
Edinburgh → Podgorica
Edinburgh → Podgorica
Edinburgh → Podgorica
$ 248
(fair price: $ 192)
Chicago → Podgorica
Chicago → Podgorica
Chicago → Podgorica
$ 1030
(fair price: $ 871)

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About this information on the cost of living in Podgorica

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

The information about the cost of living in Podgorica was updated on 22-09-2024.

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