- Cost of Living
- Montenegro
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (90元) | 53元 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.37 (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 (24元) | 15元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (7元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.76 (14元) | 16元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.98 (8元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.85 (22元) | 61元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.33 (10元) | 13元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (5.52元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (7元) | 5.78元 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (53元) | 111元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.55 (4.31元) | 12元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (4,716元) | 9,859元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €440 (3,457元) | 4,468元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (967元) | 446元 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €376 (2,952元) | 5,638元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €269 (2,112元) | 3,578元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (733元) | 325元 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (163元) | 86元 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €268 (2,105元) | 2,229元 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (860元) | 670元 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.50 (43元) | 40元 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.50 (35元) | 38元 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (577元) | 558元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (314元) | 270元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (596元) | 607元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (764元) | 685元 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,451 (121,439元) | 143,984元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (11元) | 7元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (196元) | 152元 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.68 (29元) | 27元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.04 (40元) | 34元 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (187元) | 456元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (31元) | 28元 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (28元) | 37元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.44 (19元) | 37元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.84 (7元) | 10元 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (12元) | 14元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (58元) | 63元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (131元) | 155元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (84元) | 87元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (157元) | 749元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (255元) | 368元 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.88 (46元) | 60元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (11元) | 34元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (14元) | 34元 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €591 (4,646元) | 3,274元 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.18元) | 1.00元 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (267元) | 300元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.35 (26元) | 20元 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,581 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 10% cheaper than in China
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