Cost of living in Freiburg (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Freiburg (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €9 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €4.39 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.30 | €4.16 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €1.26 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 | €2.16 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 | €1.34 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €3.85 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €1.13 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 | €0.88 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 | €0.89 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €5.38 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 | €1.71 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 | €0.60 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Freiburg (Germany) is 87% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,381 | €589 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,008 | €419 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 | €98 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €759 | €343 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €597 | €240 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 | €74 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €19 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 | €327 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €106 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.30 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €4.54 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Freiburg (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €92 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 | €133 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Freiburg (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,317 | €18,079 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.32 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 | €29 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €8 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Freiburg (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €3.98 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €23 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.88 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 | €1.01 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €6 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Freiburg (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Freiburg | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €15 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 | €30 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €5.59 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 | €1.74 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 | €1.84 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €573 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €35 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €3.57 | + 73% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 59 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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