- Cost of Living
- Montenegro
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (元67) | 元54 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.49 (元26) | 元33 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (元22) | 元16 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (元7) | 元16 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.51 (元11) | 元16 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 (元7) | 元8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.70 (元20) | 元62 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.76 (元5.67) | 元14 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 (元4.10) | 元7 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (元6) | 元5.52 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (元42) | 元112 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.39 (元10) | 元8 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.34 (元2.53) | 元12 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €517 (元3,859) | 元10,211 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €421 (元3,144) | 元5,098 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (元960) | 元469 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €308 (元2,298) | 元5,359 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €240 (元1,792) | 元3,678 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (元706) | 元338 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (元136) | 元86 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €284 (元2,123) | 元2,403 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (元817) | 元677 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.76 (元36) | 元40 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.31 (元40) | 元35 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (元598) | 元546 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (元280) | 元260 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (元597) | 元611 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (元944) | 元604 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,320 (元114,403) | 元143,255 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (元10) | 元7 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (元187) | 元153 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (元36) | 元25 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.04 (元38) | 元43 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (元177) | 元265 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.96 (元30) | 元32 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (元26) | 元44 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (元22) | 元38 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.95 (元7) | 元9 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (元11) | 元12 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (元56) | 元60 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (元103) | 元172 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €8 (元63) | 元97 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €11 (元82) | 元838 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (元243) | 元418 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (元45) | 元65 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.64 (元12) | 元35 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.92 (元14) | 元35 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €591 (元4,414) | 元3,321 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (元1.12) | 元0.46 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (元243) | 元441 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.35 (元25) | 元20 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.468
CNY
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,340 prices entered by 620 different people.
Cost of living in Montenegro is 21% cheaper than in China
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