- Cost of Living
- Montenegro
- United States
- Budva
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Budva, Montenegro compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Budva (Montenegro) is 36% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($10) | $11 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.71 ($4.51) | $7 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 ($3.55) | $4.73 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.25) | $1.02 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.75 ($2.13) | $3.36 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 ($1.76) | $2.20 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 ($4.87) | $4.41 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.07 ($1.30) | $3.45 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 ($1.51) | $1.16 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 ($0.94) | $4.46 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 ($5.78) | $12 | - 52% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 ($1.94) | $1.63 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 ($0.85) | $2.16 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Budva (Montenegro) is 45% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €567 ($689) | $1,104 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €383 ($466) | $874 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 ($225) | $177 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €350 ($426) | $756 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €217 ($264) | $692 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 ($113) | $244 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($28) | $51 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | €471 ($573) | $400 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €67 ($81) | $150 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.51 ($3.06) | $24 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Budva (Montenegro) is 6% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €40 ($49) | $48 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €20 ($24) | $29 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($105) | $93 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 ($103) | $102 | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Budva (Montenegro) is 25% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 ($18,248) | $16,500 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 ($1.64) | $0.57 | + 188% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($55) | $50 | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 ($11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Budva (Montenegro) is 36% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($8) | $5.55 | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.29 ($6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 ($40) | $83 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.47 ($4.22) | $5.34 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 ($3.57) | $2.87 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.55 ($3.10) | $8 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 ($1.49) | $4.28 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 ($2.22) | $1.39 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 ($11) | $18 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Budva (Montenegro) is 8% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 ($30) | $33 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 ($12) | $18 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 ($31) | $40 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($49) | $49 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $12 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 ($2.43) | $5.00 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.20 ($2.68) | $3.52 | - 24% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($41) | $33 | + 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.40 ($2.92) | $6 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.217
USD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Budva (Montenegro) is 22% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,329
(€1,915)
in Budva.
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