Cost of living in Montenegro compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨997) | ₨350 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨618) | ₨290 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (₨301) | ₨142 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (₨91) | ₨52 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (₨194) | ₨72 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (₨112) | ₨36 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.02 (₨356) | ₨229 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (₨155) | ₨138 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (₨76) | ₨31 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (₨97) | ₨132 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₨982) | ₨763 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (₨164) | ₨85 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.52 (₨46) | ₨36 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €693 (₨61,331) | ₨33,514 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €496 (₨43,954) | ₨20,078 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (₨8,131) | ₨4,877 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €385 (₨34,085) | ₨19,082 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €368 (₨32,559) | ₨12,146 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (₨2,656) | ₨3,419 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (₨885) | ₨678 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (₨30,028) | ₨29,148 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €166 (₨14,720) | ₨10,326 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨600) | ₨399 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨768) | ₨250 | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €46 (₨4,109) | ₨2,330 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (₨2,497) | ₨2,598 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨7,083) | ₨3,668 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €165 (₨14,615) | ₨2,755 | + 430% | |
| 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 | €9,507 (₨841,804) | ₨921,658 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₨112) | ₨79 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (₨2,447) | ₨1,229 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (₨386) | ₨105 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.48 (₨397) | ₨209 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (₨2,776) | ₨622 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (₨345) | ₨319 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (₨279) | ₨163 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (₨333) | ₨255 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.43 (₨215) | ₨141 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (₨179) | ₨67 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6 (₨538) | ₨240 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (₨1,373) | ₨1,189 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €8 (₨708) | ₨473 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,675 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (₨2,950) | ₨1,633 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨661) | ₨597 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.34 (₨207) | ₨195 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.14 (₨190) | ₨190 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (₨123,960) | ₨35,885 | + 245% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₨11) | ₨5.16 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₨3,884) | ₨1,585 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨944) | ₨271 | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,092 prices entered by 2,234 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 76% more expensive than in India
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