- Cost of Living
- Montenegro
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (元91) | 元53 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.37 (元27) | 元33 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (元22) | 元15 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (元7) | 元16 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (元13) | 元16 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.97 (元8) | 元8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.82 (元22) | 元63 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.15 (元9) | 元14 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (元5.54) | 元7 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (元7) | 元5.67 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元53) | 元112 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (元12) | 元8 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.54 (元4.29) | 元13 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €634 (元5,021) | 元9,977 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €450 (元3,560) | 元4,884 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (元918) | 元452 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €337 (元2,666) | 元5,286 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €249 (元1,975) | 元3,511 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (元749) | 元303 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (元155) | 元86 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €274 (元2,166) | 元2,507 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (元867) | 元625 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.50 (元44) | 元40 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.50 (元36) | 元38 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (元582) | 元533 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (元317) | 元260 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (元600) | 元625 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (元770) | 元650 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,451 (元122,361) | 元141,442 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (元11) | 元7 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (元198) | 元145 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.68 (元29) | 元25 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.04 (元40) | 元41 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (元188) | 元312 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (元32) | 元31 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (元28) | 元38 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.44 (元19) | 元38 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.84 (元7) | 元9 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (元12) | 元13 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (元59) | 元58 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (元132) | 元170 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (元84) | 元95 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元852 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (元257) | 元405 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.88 (元47) | 元61 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (元11) | 元35 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (元14) | 元32 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €591 (元4,681) | 元3,309 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (元1.19) | 元0.77 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (元269) | 元355 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.35 (元27) | 元21 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,407 prices entered by 603 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 9% cheaper than in China
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