Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montenegro is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,456) | ¥1,041 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.46 (¥535) | ¥713 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.40 (¥288) | ¥467 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (¥117) | ¥215 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (¥222) | ¥287 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.39 (¥167) | ¥484 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.17 (¥380) | ¥1,246 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.95 (¥114) | ¥610 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (¥99) | ¥381 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (¥116) | ¥267 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.70 (¥684) | ¥1,801 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (¥209) | ¥223 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.40 (¥48) | ¥242 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Montenegro is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €713 (¥85,610) | ¥197,391 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €495 (¥59,418) | ¥112,128 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (¥13,787) | ¥15,296 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €360 (¥43,235) | ¥119,023 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €229 (¥27,506) | ¥92,673 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (¥8,743) | ¥11,742 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (¥1,888) | ¥3,714 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (¥40,717) | ¥37,069 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €166 (¥19,960) | ¥10,892 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥726) | ¥749 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥886) | ¥1,906 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Montenegro is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (¥8,415) | ¥6,528 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (¥4,657) | ¥4,644 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥9,664) | ¥7,956 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (¥10,815) | ¥13,013 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Montenegro is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €13,461 (¥1,616,093) | ¥2,936,380 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (¥156) | ¥143 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥3,448) | ¥9,633 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Montenegro is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (¥523) | ¥1,406 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.48 (¥538) | ¥929 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (¥3,764) | ¥8,740 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.91 (¥469) | ¥554 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (¥384) | ¥669 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (¥383) | ¥525 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 (¥131) | ¥218 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (¥200) | ¥251 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (¥1,120) | ¥2,654 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Montenegro is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (¥1,826) | ¥3,633 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (¥1,083) | ¥3,165 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (¥2,401) | ¥15,347 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (¥4,385) | ¥6,734 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥807) | ¥809 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (¥320) | ¥511 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.45 (¥294) | ¥509 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €530 (¥63,623) | ¥47,454 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥15) | ¥26 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (¥5,267) | ¥8,766 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥977) | ¥477 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,482 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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