Cost of living in Montenegro compared to Mexico
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Montenegro is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Montenegro | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 267 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.93 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 147 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 68 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 26 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.37 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 45 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 26 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 86 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 48 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 32 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 258 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 40% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Montenegro is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Montenegro | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €995 (Mex$ 18,787) | Mex$ 19,938 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €634 (Mex$ 11,982) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (Mex$ 3,281) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 215% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €599 (Mex$ 11,319) | Mex$ 12,588 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €388 (Mex$ 7,335) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (Mex$ 2,068) | Mex$ 721 | + 187% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 399 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €450 (Mex$ 8,499) | Mex$ 6,607 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Mex$ 1,521) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 115 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 126 | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Montenegro is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Montenegro | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (Mex$ 1,322) | Mex$ 967 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 718 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (Mex$ 2,220) | Mex$ 1,709 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €174 (Mex$ 3,286) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 160% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Montenegro is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Montenegro | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,396 (Mex$ 366,355) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 559 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Montenegro is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Montenegro | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 91 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 205 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 592 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 74 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 60 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 69 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 39 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 35 | + 171% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 245 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Montenegro is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Montenegro | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 358 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 155 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 723 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 766 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 163 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.29 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 79 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 45 | + 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (Mex$ 26,443) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 147% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.26 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Mex$ 756) | Mex$ 888 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.84 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 78 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Montenegro is about the same as in Mexico
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