Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,226) | ¥941 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥976) | ¥695 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (¥437) | ¥426 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (¥132) | ¥203 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (¥282) | ¥244 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (¥163) | ¥653 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.02 (¥517) | ¥888 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (¥226) | ¥792 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (¥110) | ¥389 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (¥134) | ¥306 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,560) | ¥1,351 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (¥227) | ¥185 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.52 (¥67) | ¥246 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €599 (¥77,144) | ¥295,978 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €458 (¥58,963) | ¥169,167 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €71 (¥9,157) | ¥25,258 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €379 (¥48,747) | ¥144,655 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €310 (¥39,857) | ¥80,593 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €46 (¥5,903) | ¥13,235 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (¥2,308) | ¥4,060 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (¥43,643) | ¥55,604 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €166 (¥21,395) | ¥10,692 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥872) | ¥778 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,116) | ¥2,599 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €46 (¥5,972) | ¥6,849 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (¥3,629) | ¥4,780 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥10,295) | ¥8,249 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €165 (¥21,242) | ¥12,511 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €9,507 (¥1,223,484) | ¥2,585,890 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (¥163) | ¥135 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (¥2,995) | ¥10,445 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (¥561) | ¥1,225 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.48 (¥577) | ¥1,626 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (¥4,034) | ¥6,148 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (¥502) | ¥812 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (¥405) | ¥655 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (¥484) | ¥501 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.43 (¥313) | ¥170 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (¥260) | ¥229 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,453) | ¥2,983 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (¥1,995) | ¥3,633 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €8 (¥1,030) | ¥3,657 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (¥4,288) | ¥6,422 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.75 (¥611) | ¥1,122 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥445 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.92 (¥247) | ¥556 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (¥180,164) | ¥52,544 | + 243% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥16) | ¥40 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥5,148) | ¥9,497 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,383) | ¥525 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 866 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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