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Cheaper overall| Expense | Podgorica | Budva | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.41 | $5.13 | Budva |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $29.64 | $20.52 | Budva |
| Cappuccino | $2.22 | $1.54 | Budva |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $168 | $116 | Budva |
| Monthly public transport pass | $27.17 | $18.81 | Budva |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $71.63 | $49.59 | Budva |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $20.75 | $14.36 | Budva |
| Fitness club membership | $20.75 | $14.36 | Budva |
| Cinema ticket | $5.43 | $3.76 | Budva |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $319 | $202 | Budva |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $222 | $140 | Budva |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $666 | $421 | Budva |
| Total single-person budget | $716 | $482 | Budva |
| Average net salary | $1,040 | $720 |
Budva is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Podgorica runs about $716 versus $482 in Budva — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 Podgorica · Full cost of living in Budva