Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Kenya
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Montenegro is 82% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Montenegro | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Shilling2,878) | Shilling623 | + 362% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Shilling1,180) | Shilling1,097 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (Shilling563) | Shilling512 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.60 (Shilling235) | Shilling125 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.72 (Shilling545) | Shilling300 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (Shilling428) | Shilling81 | + 428% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (Shilling722) | Shilling691 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (Shilling279) | Shilling224 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (Shilling178) | Shilling106 | + 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (Shilling136) | Shilling236 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Shilling1,250) | Shilling1,531 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.58 (Shilling378) | Shilling180 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (Shilling159) | Shilling69 | + 132% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Montenegro is 72% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Montenegro | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,276 (Shilling186,997) | Shilling136,525 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €929 (Shilling136,117) | Shilling60,816 | + 124% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €418 (Shilling61,344) | Shilling7,965 | + 670% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €734 (Shilling107,567) | Shilling52,746 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €440 (Shilling64,472) | Shilling25,285 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €196 (Shilling28,674) | Shilling2,500 | + 1047% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Shilling3,479) | Shilling5,475 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | €259 (Shilling37,987) | Shilling20,000 | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Shilling17,823) | Shilling15,000 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (Shilling2,092) | Shilling1,000 | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Shilling1,149) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 222% | |||
Clothes in Montenegro is 222% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Montenegro | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €110 (Shilling16,074) | Shilling2,224 | + 623% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Shilling6,752) | Shilling3,063 | + 120% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Shilling17,861) | Shilling6,171 | + 189% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €164 (Shilling24,020) | Shilling6,290 | + 282% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Montenegro is 29% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Montenegro | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,602 (Shilling3,313,221) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Shilling226) | Shilling200 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (Shilling5,905) | Shilling4,328 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Montenegro is 33% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Montenegro | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Shilling1,437) | Shilling1,000 | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Shilling1,457) | Shilling1,800 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (Shilling3,984) | Shilling2,960 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (Shilling738) | Shilling200 | + 269% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.31 (Shilling779) | Shilling313 | + 149% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.57 (Shilling670) | Shilling1,100 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (Shilling234) | Shilling237 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.08 (Shilling599) | Shilling150 | + 299% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Shilling2,434) | Shilling1,247 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in Montenegro is 95% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Montenegro | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Shilling4,745) | Shilling2,138 | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Shilling2,080) | Shilling1,561 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Shilling5,842) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (Shilling8,107) | Shilling4,289 | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Shilling1,648) | Shilling795 | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.35 (Shilling344) | Shilling305 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.09 (Shilling453) | Shilling262 | + 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 (Shilling113,758) | Shilling80,000 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (Shilling44) | Shilling3.76 | + 1069% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Shilling5,731) | Shilling5,916 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.77 (Shilling407) | Shilling337 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 403 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Montenegro is 66% more expensive than in Kenya
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