Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Brazil
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Montenegro is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 64) | R$ 36 | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.93 (R$ 31) | R$ 35 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 184% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.49 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.48 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.76 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (R$ 5.64) | R$ 5.78 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (R$ 4.73) | R$ 5.92 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 48) | R$ 44 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 4.96 | - 18% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Montenegro is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,366 (R$ 7,184) | R$ 3,740 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (R$ 4,688) | R$ 2,474 | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (R$ 1,039) | R$ 622 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €663 (R$ 3,488) | R$ 2,712 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €422 (R$ 2,218) | R$ 1,673 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (R$ 558) | R$ 613 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (R$ 150) | R$ 91 | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | €450 (R$ 2,366) | R$ 1,939 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (R$ 423) | R$ 659 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.28 (R$ 28) | R$ 30 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 88% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Montenegro is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (R$ 368) | R$ 258 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 188) | R$ 252 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (R$ 618) | R$ 405 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €174 (R$ 915) | R$ 314 | + 191% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Montenegro is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,396 (R$ 101,978) | R$ 117,955 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.48 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (R$ 119) | R$ 233 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Montenegro is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 44 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 137) | R$ 259 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.33 | + 393% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 55 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Montenegro is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 173) | R$ 111 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (R$ 71) | R$ 64 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (R$ 105) | R$ 239 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (R$ 327) | R$ 199 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.29 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (R$ 7,361) | R$ 4,422 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 210) | R$ 132 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.80 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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