- Cost of Living
- Montenegro
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,474) | ¥1,039 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.37 (¥432) | ¥691 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 (¥395) | ¥441 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (¥107) | ¥203 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.76 (¥225) | ¥288 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.98 (¥126) | ¥754 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.85 (¥366) | ¥924 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.33 (¥171) | ¥683 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (¥90) | ¥401 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (¥115) | ¥280 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥866) | ¥1,538 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (¥205) | ¥199 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.55 (¥70) | ¥198 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (¥76,995) | ¥218,000 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €440 (¥56,447) | ¥123,235 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (¥15,787) | ¥21,518 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €376 (¥48,192) | ¥110,576 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €269 (¥34,476) | ¥71,567 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (¥11,966) | ¥12,926 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (¥2,655) | ¥4,101 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €268 (¥34,362) | ¥55,558 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (¥14,047) | ¥16,537 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.50 (¥706) | ¥711 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.50 (¥578) | ¥1,838 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥9,424) | ¥7,354 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,133) | ¥4,336 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (¥9,729) | ¥8,421 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (¥12,474) | ¥14,523 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,451 (¥1,982,673) | ¥2,510,530 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (¥172) | ¥145 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (¥3,205) | ¥11,257 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.68 (¥472) | ¥1,278 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.04 (¥647) | ¥1,019 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (¥3,049) | ¥3,622 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (¥513) | ¥612 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (¥454) | ¥707 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.44 (¥313) | ¥455 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.84 (¥108) | ¥137 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (¥193) | ¥229 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (¥950) | ¥2,862 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (¥2,132) | ¥3,989 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (¥1,365) | ¥3,357 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (¥2,566) | ¥14,181 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (¥4,169) | ¥7,538 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.88 (¥754) | ¥964 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (¥173) | ¥487 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (¥224) | ¥586 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €591 (¥75,850) | ¥49,094 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (¥19) | ¥56 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (¥4,358) | ¥10,897 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.35 (¥430) | ¥468 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,113 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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