- Cost of Living
- Montenegro
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (91元) | 53元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.37 (27元) | 33元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 (24元) | 15元 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.76 (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.98 (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.85 (23元) | 60元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.33 (11元) | 13元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (5.59元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (7元) | 5.64元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (54元) | 115元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.55 (4.37元) | 12元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (4,775元) | 9,938元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €440 (3,501元) | 4,679元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (979元) | 428元 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €376 (2,989元) | 5,568元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €269 (2,138元) | 3,518元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (742元) | 294元 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (165元) | 88元 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €268 (2,131元) | 2,285元 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (871元) | 634元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.50 (44元) | 40元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.50 (36元) | 38元 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (584元) | 541元 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (318元) | 279元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (603元) | 615元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (774元) | 663元 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,451 (122,959元) | 143,740元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (11元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (199元) | 147元 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.68 (29元) | 25元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.04 (40元) | 38元 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (189元) | 266元 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (32元) | 29元 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (28元) | 36元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.44 (19元) | 39元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.84 (7元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (12元) | 14元 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (59元) | 59元 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (132元) | 158元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (85元) | 86元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (159元) | 700元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (259元) | 384元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.88 (47元) | 61元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (11元) | 34元 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (14元) | 33元 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €591 (4,704元) | 3,282元 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.19元) | 1.04元 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (270元) | 337元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.35 (27元) | 21元 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,515 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 8% cheaper than in China
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