Cost of living in Montenegro compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (133元) | 40元 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (64元) | 36元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.25 (42元) | 15元 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (10元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.70 (29元) | 17元 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (22元) | 11元 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (39元) | 50元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (19元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (9元) | 6元 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.84 (38元) | 6元 | + 496% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (69元) | 94元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.85 (23元) | 9元 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (8元) | 13元 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,412 (11,163元) | 14,276元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €838 (6,623元) | 6,833元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (2,556元) | 449元 | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €618 (4,889元) | 6,729元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €434 (3,428元) | 3,858元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (1,276元) | 296元 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (205元) | 100元 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €236 (1,863元) | 1,460元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (883元) | 553元 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (84元) | 43元 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (62元) | 57元 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (727元) | 418元 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (364元) | 296元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (726元) | 570元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (858元) | 705元 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,344 (216,163元) | 148,726元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (14元) | 8元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (305元) | 233元 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is about the same as in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (78元) | 51元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (79元) | 84元 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (215元) | 114元 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (40元) | 67元 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.93 (39元) | 57元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.57 (36元) | 25元 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.99 (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.08 (24元) | 13元 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (131元) | 85元 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Montenegro | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (236元) | 203元 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (100元) | 109元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (237元) | 703元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (489元) | 320元 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (104元) | 81元 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (21元) | 28元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.94 (31元) | 15元 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €680 (5,373元) | 3,924元 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (2.37元) | 0.34元 | + 607% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (404元) | 414元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (32元) | 26元 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 842 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 37% more expensive than in China
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