Cost of living in Montenegro compared to India
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Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Montenegro is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,076) | ₨361 | + 198% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.46 (₨487) | ₨333 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (₨466) | ₨178 | + 162% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.57 (₨140) | ₨55 | + 154% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.09 (₨275) | ₨90 | + 206% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.46 (₨130) | ₨44 | + 195% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (₨409) | ₨236 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.07 (₨95) | ₨162 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (₨78) | ₨31 | + 150% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (₨79) | ₨157 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨824) | ₨767 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₨178) | ₨88 | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (₨60) | ₨39 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Montenegro is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €940 (₨83,665) | ₨46,438 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €604 (₨53,763) | ₨26,734 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (₨11,256) | ₨5,322 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €617 (₨54,917) | ₨24,906 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €400 (₨35,616) | ₨14,288 | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (₨8,904) | ₨5,022 | + 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨2,213) | ₨662 | + 234% | |
40” flat screen tv | €450 (₨40,068) | ₨30,524 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨8,014) | ₨12,233 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨604) | ₨520 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (₨339) | ₨559 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Montenegro is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €46 (₨4,132) | ₨2,582 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €20 (₨1,781) | ₨2,556 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (₨9,506) | ₨4,248 | + 124% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (₨13,356) | ₨3,070 | + 335% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Montenegro is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,000 (₨2,493,138) | ₨1,056,360 | + 136% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (₨114) | ₨108 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,181 | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Montenegro is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (₨388) | ₨126 | + 207% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (₨356) | ₨247 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (₨1,781) | ₨1,336 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (₨347) | ₨392 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (₨334) | ₨212 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (₨267) | ₨269 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (₨159) | ₨177 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (₨180) | ₨92 | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨852) | ₨304 | + 180% | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in Montenegro is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (₨1,781) | ₨1,526 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨1,068) | ₨647 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨3,562) | ₨1,809 | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨712) | ₨641 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (₨134) | ₨204 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (₨312) | ₨179 | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (₨124,657) | ₨47,498 | + 162% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₨11) | ₨1.06 | + 920% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (₨2,798) | ₨1,773 | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.41 (₨303) | ₨238 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 64% more expensive than in India
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