Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (124元) | 42元 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (54元) | 34元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.67 (21元) | 15元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (8元) | 15元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (18元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.53 (12元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.95 (31元) | 53元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (7元) | 14元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (6元) | 5.82元 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (7元) | 5.36元 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.70 (44元) | 103元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (14元) | 8元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.40 (3.09元) | 15元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €750 (5,830元) | 8,839元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €441 (3,428元) | 4,621元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (893元) | 386元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €349 (2,713元) | 5,293元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €229 (1,782元) | 3,034元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (566元) | 280元 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (122元) | 87元 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (2,637元) | 2,283元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €166 (1,293元) | 525元 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (47元) | 38元 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (57元) | 50元 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (545元) | 447元 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (302元) | 235元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (626元) | 608元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (701元) | 568元 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €13,907 (108,157元) | 129,883元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (233元) | 154元 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (34元) | 32元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.48 (35元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (244元) | 357元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.91 (30元) | 40元 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (25元) | 50元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (9元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (13元) | 11元 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (73元) | 74元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (118元) | 179元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (70元) | 96元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (156元) | 1,203元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (284元) | 359元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (52元) | 67元 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (21元) | 32元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.45 (19元) | 28元 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €530 (4,121元) | 3,283元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.95元) | 0.28元 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (341元) | 312元 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (63元) | 20元 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,533 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is about the same as in China
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