Cost of living in Montenegro compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨1,676) | ₨425 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨806) | ₨363 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.25 (₨522) | ₨180 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (₨121) | ₨61 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.70 (₨368) | ₨102 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (₨275) | ₨44 | + 522% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (₨497) | ₨250 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (₨243) | ₨194 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (₨118) | ₨41 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.84 (₨482) | ₨162 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨863) | ₨941 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.85 (₨284) | ₨92 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (₨104) | ₨40 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,550 (₨154,212) | ₨46,262 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €627 (₨62,376) | ₨29,291 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (₨8,019) | ₨5,648 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €526 (₨52,343) | ₨29,589 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (₨36,553) | ₨17,760 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (₨6,828) | ₨4,874 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (₨3,164) | ₨727 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (₨29,842) | ₨25,901 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €40 (₨3,979) | ₨12,652 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.90 (₨487) | ₨511 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨523 | - | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (₨9,148) | ₨2,399 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (₨4,582) | ₨2,579 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨9,138) | ₨4,001 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (₨10,798) | ₨2,864 | + 277% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,344 (₨2,719,984) | ₨1,701,050 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (₨177) | ₨104 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,835) | ₨1,619 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨975) | ₨97 | + 905% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨989) | ₨217 | + 356% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (₨2,703) | ₨1,173 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (₨501) | ₨329 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.93 (₨490) | ₨220 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.57 (₨454) | ₨307 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.99 (₨99) | ₨195 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.08 (₨306) | ₨97 | + 217% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨1,652) | ₨315 | + 424% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Montenegro | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨2,967) | ₨1,419 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨1,263) | ₨590 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨2,984) | ₨1,843 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨6,152) | ₨2,143 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨1,308) | ₨766 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (₨260) | ₨240 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.94 (₨392) | ₨204 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €680 (₨67,605) | ₨42,526 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (₨30) | ₨7 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨5,078) | ₨1,579 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (₨398) | ₨271 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,659 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 126% more expensive than in India
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