Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Japan
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Montenegro is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,802) | ¥1,023 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.93 (¥884) | ¥714 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (¥880) | ¥519 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (¥261) | ¥198 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.37 (¥503) | ¥315 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (¥270) | ¥629 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (¥658) | ¥962 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (¥190) | ¥902 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (¥140) | ¥574 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (¥123) | ¥285 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,319) | ¥1,252 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (¥241) | ¥179 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (¥116) | ¥206 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Montenegro is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €995 (¥148,351) | ¥306,878 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €634 (¥94,614) | ¥171,772 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (¥25,908) | ¥28,417 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €599 (¥89,379) | ¥157,603 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €388 (¥57,920) | ¥82,713 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (¥16,329) | ¥24,082 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (¥4,225) | ¥4,709 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €450 (¥67,115) | ¥47,482 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (¥12,008) | ¥32,093 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥1,044) | ¥1,313 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥1,119) | ¥1,878 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Montenegro is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (¥10,440) | ¥6,136 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (¥5,347) | ¥5,199 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (¥17,531) | ¥8,989 | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €174 (¥25,951) | ¥13,588 | + 91% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Montenegro is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,396 (¥2,892,848) | ¥2,700,660 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (¥196) | ¥165 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (¥2,237) | ¥10,143 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Montenegro is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (¥597) | ¥2,497 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (¥895) | ¥1,967 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (¥3,480) | ¥5,380 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (¥522) | ¥650 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥559) | ¥938 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (¥518) | ¥702 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (¥224) | ¥216 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (¥746) | ¥216 | + 246% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (¥1,044) | ¥4,060 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Montenegro is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Montenegro | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (¥2,983) | ¥4,579 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥2,026) | ¥3,600 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (¥2,983) | ¥4,000 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (¥7,936) | ¥5,999 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,351) | ¥954 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.29 (¥342) | ¥472 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (¥557) | ¥583 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (¥208,801) | ¥67,950 | + 207% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥5,966) | ¥9,405 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.84 (¥424) | ¥592 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 28% cheaper than in Japan
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