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Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (88元) | 48元 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.92 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.26 (25元) | 14元 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (8元) | 14元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.94 (15元) | 15元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.96 (7元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.09 (24元) | 61元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.79 (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 (6元) | 6元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (8元) | 5.64元 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.70 (44元) | 112元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.73 (13元) | 7元 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.41 (3.16元) | 11元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €602 (4,594元) | 8,932元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €455 (3,476元) | 4,292元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (913元) | 423元 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €314 (2,393元) | 5,129元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €200 (1,528元) | 3,286元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €85 (648元) | 281元 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (135元) | 88元 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €282 (2,155元) | 2,046元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (800元) | 714元 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (37元) | 36元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.00 (38元) | 40元 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €62 (473元) | 525元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (283元) | 281元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (653元) | 629元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (657元) | 675元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €13,174 (100,547元) | 143,741元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (10元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (216元) | 150元 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.54 (27元) | 28元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (31元) | 33元 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (192元) | 249元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.51 (27元) | 31元 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (23元) | 39元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.02 (8元) | 10元 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (11元) | 14元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €5.27 (40元) | 56元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €13 (98元) | 155元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (67元) | 89元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (153元) | 951元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €29 (221元) | 386元 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.42 (34元) | 59元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (13元) | 34元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (14元) | 30元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €562 (4,288元) | 3,237元 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.78元) | 1.04元 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (313元) | 297元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.74 (21元) | 21元 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,413 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 12% cheaper than in China
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