Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Brazil
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Montenegro is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (R$ 51) | R$ 30 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.08 (R$ 22) | R$ 31 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.61 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 4.40 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.74 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.86 (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.73 (R$ 3.86) | R$ 4.86 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 5.69 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (R$ 56) | R$ 43 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 3.79 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Montenegro is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €455 (R$ 2,414) | R$ 2,823 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €453 (R$ 2,398) | R$ 1,997 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (R$ 530) | R$ 590 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €309 (R$ 1,638) | R$ 2,234 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €293 (R$ 1,554) | R$ 1,471 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (R$ 290) | R$ 418 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (R$ 109) | R$ 84 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | €450 (R$ 2,384) | R$ 1,988 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (R$ 371) | R$ 588 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 9% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Montenegro is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €46 (R$ 246) | R$ 241 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (R$ 149) | R$ 218 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (R$ 540) | R$ 347 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €165 (R$ 875) | R$ 263 | + 233% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Montenegro is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,000 (R$ 148,367) | R$ 98,744 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (R$ 123) | R$ 223 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
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) | €4.36 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 50 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (R$ 159) | R$ 244 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.63 | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (R$ 51) | R$ 47 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Montenegro is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Montenegro | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (R$ 81) | R$ 93 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 54 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (R$ 131) | R$ 190 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.75 (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (R$ 7,418) | R$ 3,925 | + 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R$ 0.64) | R$ 1.29 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (R$ 166) | R$ 123 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.27 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is about the same as in Brazil
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