- Cost of Living
- Montenegro
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,335) | ¥1,006 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.34 (¥413) | ¥711 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.50 (¥310) | ¥445 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (¥109) | ¥198 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.73 (¥214) | ¥270 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.90 (¥112) | ¥689 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.51 (¥310) | ¥889 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.75 (¥93) | ¥637 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (¥87) | ¥430 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (¥126) | ¥262 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.37 (¥665) | ¥1,549 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (¥210) | ¥212 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.39 (¥49) | ¥195 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €623 (¥77,116) | ¥242,113 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €465 (¥57,573) | ¥121,422 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (¥15,784) | ¥21,895 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €363 (¥44,921) | ¥116,929 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €230 (¥28,437) | ¥79,022 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (¥11,513) | ¥12,611 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (¥2,257) | ¥4,156 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €282 (¥34,929) | ¥55,558 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (¥12,963) | ¥16,830 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.34 (¥660) | ¥693 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.00 (¥619) | ¥1,827 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €55 (¥6,842) | ¥7,207 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (¥4,799) | ¥4,012 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (¥9,239) | ¥8,544 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (¥10,231) | ¥15,007 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €13,174 (¥1,630,042) | ¥2,657,440 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (¥162) | ¥147 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥3,565) | ¥11,877 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.54 (¥438) | ¥1,278 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (¥495) | ¥1,016 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (¥2,923) | ¥4,123 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.51 (¥434) | ¥630 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (¥371) | ¥711 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (¥371) | ¥484 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.88 (¥108) | ¥145 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (¥182) | ¥213 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (¥814) | ¥2,946 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (¥1,859) | ¥4,119 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (¥1,284) | ¥3,373 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (¥2,475) | ¥12,005 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €29 (¥3,581) | ¥8,157 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.69 (¥704) | ¥903 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.45 (¥180) | ¥498 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.66 (¥205) | ¥551 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €678 (¥83,922) | ¥49,094 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥13) | ¥56 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (¥4,342) | ¥10,056 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.69 (¥457) | ¥474 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,025 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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