Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,312) | ¥1,097 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.08 (¥552) | ¥719 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.61 (¥488) | ¥437 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (¥117) | ¥203 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (¥371) | ¥293 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 (¥161) | ¥815 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.86 (¥522) | ¥951 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (¥216) | ¥984 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.73 (¥98) | ¥421 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (¥139) | ¥268 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (¥1,425) | ¥1,770 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (¥239) | ¥209 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 (¥69) | ¥183 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €455 (¥61,624) | ¥186,010 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €453 (¥61,224) | ¥124,160 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥13,529) | ¥20,300 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €309 (¥41,823) | ¥142,258 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €293 (¥39,686) | ¥74,491 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (¥7,401) | ¥12,692 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (¥2,776) | ¥3,895 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 (¥60,881) | ¥59,521 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (¥9,470) | ¥17,809 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥917) | ¥609 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (¥515) | ¥2,700 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €46 (¥6,278) | ¥7,941 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (¥3,816) | ¥4,162 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (¥13,800) | ¥7,471 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €165 (¥22,332) | ¥15,388 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,000 (¥3,788,144) | ¥2,576,380 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (¥172) | ¥161 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (¥3,149) | ¥15,966 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (¥590) | ¥1,370 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (¥541) | ¥1,955 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥4,059) | ¥3,911 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (¥527) | ¥2,205 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (¥426) | ¥648 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (¥509) | ¥409 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (¥241) | ¥143 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (¥274) | ¥184 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,294) | ¥4,040 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (¥2,079) | ¥4,280 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €8 (¥1,082) | ¥3,599 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (¥3,357) | ¥6,242 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.75 (¥643) | ¥1,034 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (¥245) | ¥533 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.05 (¥278) | ¥526 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (¥189,407) | ¥58,872 | + 222% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥16) | ¥41 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (¥4,251) | ¥11,178 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.27 (¥443) | ¥554 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 637 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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