Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (69元) | 55元 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (59元) | 37元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.61 (28元) | 16元 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (8元) | 13元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (21元) | 14元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.86 (30元) | 56元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (12元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.73 (5.69元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (8元) | 6元 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (82元) | 119元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (14元) | 9元 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 (4.02元) | 10元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €567 (4,437元) | 7,672元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 (3,398元) | 4,711元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €82 (639元) | 412元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €340 (2,659元) | 7,031元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €293 (2,293元) | 4,064元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (428元) | 279元 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (160元) | 88元 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 (3,518元) | 2,091元 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (547元) | 619元 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 43元 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (30元) | 41元 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €46 (363元) | 415元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (221元) | 211元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (797元) | 590元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €165 (1,291元) | 663元 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €9,507 (74,332元) | 159,594元 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (10元) | 6元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (182元) | 176元 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (34元) | 30元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (31元) | 36元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (235元) | 440元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (30元) | 35元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (29元) | 36元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (14元) | 10元 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (16元) | 11元 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (75元) | 80元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (120元) | 206元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €8 (63元) | 98元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (194元) | 429元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.75 (37元) | 67元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (14元) | 35元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.94 (15元) | 32元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (10,946元) | 3,535元 | + 210% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.95元) | 0.68元 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (251元) | 481元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (84元) | 23元 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,069 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 9% cheaper than in China
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