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| Expense | Budva | Podgorica | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.13 | $7.41 | Budva |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.52 | $29.64 | Budva |
| Cappuccino | $1.54 | $2.22 | Budva |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $168 | Budva |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.81 | $27.17 | Budva |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.59 | $71.63 | Budva |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.36 | $20.75 | Budva |
| Fitness club membership | $14.36 | $20.75 | Budva |
| Cinema ticket | $3.76 | $5.43 | Budva |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $202 | $319 | Budva |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $140 | $222 | Budva |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $421 | $666 | Budva |
| Total single-person budget | $482 | $716 | Budva |
| Average net salary | $720 | $1,040 |
Budva is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Budva runs about $482 versus $716 in Podgorica — a difference of roughly 48%.
Salary-adjusted, Podgorica leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Budva · Full cost of living in Podgorica