Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (92元) | 46元 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.93 (45元) | 40元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (45元) | 16元 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (13元) | 18元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.37 (26元) | 19元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (14元) | 11元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (34元) | 63元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (7元) | 6元 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (6元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (68元) | 118元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (12元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (5.93元) | 16元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €995 (7,598元) | 15,059元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €634 (4,846元) | 9,006元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (1,327元) | 421元 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €599 (4,577元) | 7,547元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €388 (2,966元) | 4,347元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (836元) | 262元 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (216元) | 115元 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 (3,437元) | 1,143元 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (615元) | 589元 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 39元 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (57元) | 51元 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (535元) | 529元 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (274元) | 248元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (898元) | 626元 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €174 (1,329元) | 828元 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,396 (148,153元) | 161,247元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (10元) | 9元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (115元) | 204元 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (31元) | 39元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (46元) | 27元 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (178元) | 391元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (27元) | 53元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (29元) | 33元 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (27元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (11元) | 13元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (38元) | 15元 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (53元) | 74元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (153元) | 265元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (104元) | 110元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (153元) | 1,294元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (406元) | 348元 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (69元) | 79元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.29 (18元) | 29元 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (29元) | 18元 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (10,693元) | 3,321元 | + 222% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (306元) | 410元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.84 (22元) | 24元 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,490 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 8% cheaper than in China
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