Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Canada
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Montenegro is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Montenegro | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (C$29) | C$24 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (C$5.66) | C$10 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.60 (C$2.36) | C$3.28 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.72 (C$5.47) | C$5.88 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (C$4.29) | C$5.56 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.81) | C$5.47 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (C$1.79) | C$3.31 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (C$1.36) | C$4.03 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$21 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.58 (C$3.80) | C$3.23 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (C$1.60) | C$2.58 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Montenegro is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Montenegro | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,276 (C$1,878) | C$2,889 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €929 (C$1,367) | C$2,295 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €418 (C$616) | C$240 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €734 (C$1,080) | C$2,062 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €440 (C$648) | C$1,501 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €196 (C$288) | C$128 | + 124% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$35) | C$65 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | €259 (C$382) | C$401 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (C$179) | C$213 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (C$21) | C$14 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$12) | C$30 | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Montenegro is 41% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Montenegro | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €110 (C$161) | C$80 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (C$68) | C$57 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (C$179) | C$147 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (C$241) | C$173 | + 39% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Montenegro is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Montenegro | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,602 (C$33,278) | C$33,546 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (C$2.27) | C$1.60 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$59) | C$106 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Montenegro is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Montenegro | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$14) | C$11 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$24 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (C$40) | C$103 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.31 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.57 (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (C$2.35) | C$4.45 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.08 (C$6) | C$3.63 | + 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$24) | C$31 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Montenegro is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Montenegro | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$68 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$31 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (C$59) | C$217 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (C$81) | C$129 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.35 (C$3.46) | C$5.88 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.09 (C$4.55) | C$8 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 (C$1,143) | C$808 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (C$0.44) | C$0.44 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$58) | C$67 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.77 (C$4.08) | C$18 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,770 prices entered by 739 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 23% cheaper than in Canada
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