Cost of living in Montenegro compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨954) | ₨394 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.46 (₨351) | ₨277 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.40 (₨188) | ₨143 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨77) | ₨52 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (₨145) | ₨73 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.39 (₨110) | ₨37 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.17 (₨249) | ₨209 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (₨75) | ₨140 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (₨65) | ₨28 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (₨76) | ₨127 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.70 (₨449) | ₨853 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (₨137) | ₨83 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.40 (₨31) | ₨35 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €713 (₨56,101) | ₨31,379 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €495 (₨38,938) | ₨20,124 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (₨9,035) | ₨4,104 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €360 (₨28,333) | ₨24,066 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €229 (₨18,025) | ₨14,061 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (₨5,730) | ₨3,193 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (₨1,237) | ₨744 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (₨26,683) | ₨30,596 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €166 (₨13,080) | ₨10,684 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨476) | ₨376 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨581) | ₨291 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (₨5,515) | ₨2,388 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (₨3,052) | ₨2,586 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨6,333) | ₨3,770 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (₨7,088) | ₨2,768 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €13,461 (₨1,059,054) | ₨925,218 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (₨102) | ₨76 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (₨2,259) | ₨1,208 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (₨343) | ₨111 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.48 (₨353) | ₨211 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (₨2,466) | ₨1,015 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.91 (₨308) | ₨250 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (₨252) | ₨174 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (₨251) | ₨231 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (₨86) | ₨148 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (₨131) | ₨67 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (₨734) | ₨254 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (₨1,197) | ₨1,215 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (₨710) | ₨476 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (₨1,574) | ₨1,807 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (₨2,874) | ₨1,940 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨529) | ₨686 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (₨210) | ₨220 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.45 (₨193) | ₨236 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €530 (₨41,693) | ₨34,455 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₨10) | ₨3.96 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₨3,451) | ₨1,992 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.28 (₨258) | ₨244 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,492 prices entered by 2,346 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 44% more expensive than in India
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