Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,714) | ¥1,013 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,305) | ¥808 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.25 (¥846) | ¥613 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (¥197) | ¥220 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.70 (¥597) | ¥323 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (¥445) | ¥613 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (¥805) | ¥1,107 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (¥394) | ¥766 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (¥192) | ¥468 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €4.84 (¥780) | ¥304 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,397) | ¥1,290 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.85 (¥460) | ¥218 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (¥168) | ¥191 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,550 (¥249,731) | ¥365,082 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €627 (¥101,012) | ¥197,136 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (¥12,986) | ¥19,132 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €526 (¥84,764) | ¥156,916 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (¥59,194) | ¥102,459 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (¥11,058) | ¥8,349 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (¥5,124) | ¥4,448 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (¥48,327) | ¥74,559 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €40 (¥6,444) | ¥25,414 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.90 (¥789) | ¥1,338 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 54% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (¥14,814) | ¥8,708 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (¥7,420) | ¥5,103 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (¥14,798) | ¥9,892 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (¥17,486) | ¥12,189 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,344 (¥4,404,750) | ¥3,007,320 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (¥287) | ¥169 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥6,210) | ¥8,198 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (¥1,579) | ¥2,133 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (¥1,601) | ¥2,551 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (¥4,378) | ¥6,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (¥811) | ¥1,337 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.93 (¥794) | ¥930 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.57 (¥736) | ¥622 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.99 (¥160) | ¥224 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.08 (¥496) | ¥188 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (¥2,675) | ¥4,604 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥4,804) | ¥4,908 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥2,045) | ¥3,881 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,833) | ¥7,212 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (¥9,962) | ¥8,269 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥2,118) | ¥1,244 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (¥422) | ¥547 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.94 (¥634) | ¥674 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €680 (¥109,480) | ¥51,659 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (¥48) | ¥52 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (¥8,223) | ¥9,530 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (¥644) | ¥602 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 542 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is about the same as in Japan
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