Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (68元) | 43元 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.08 (29元) | 37元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.61 (25元) | 17元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (6元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (19元) | 16元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 (8元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.86 (27元) | 48元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (11元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.73 (5.14元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (7元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (74元) | 97元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (12元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 (3.62元) | 13元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €455 (3,214元) | 13,898元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €453 (3,193元) | 8,379元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (706元) | 462元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €309 (2,181元) | 6,525元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €293 (2,070元) | 4,376元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (386元) | 516元 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (145元) | 140元 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 (3,175元) | 1,829元 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (494元) | 546元 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (48元) | 50元 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (27元) | 66元 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €46 (327元) | 511元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (199元) | 288元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (720元) | 654元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €165 (1,165元) | 844元 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is about the same as in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,000 (197,581元) | 148,501元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (164元) | 206元 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (31元) | 28元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (28元) | 27元 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (212元) | 386元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (28元) | 30元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (22元) | 19元 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (27元) | 44元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (13元) | 21元 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (14元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (68元) | 82元 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is about the same as in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (108元) | 260元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €8 (56元) | 122元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (175元) | 319元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.75 (34元) | 90元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (13元) | 31元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.05 (14元) | 19元 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (9,879元) | 2,968元 | + 233% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.86元) | 0.24元 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (222元) | 410元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.27 (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 24% cheaper than in China
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