CostLens
HomeMontenegro › Petnjica

Cost of Living in Petnjica

Petnjica, Petnjica, Montenegro · Population 5,482

▼ -16% vs Montenegro average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€444 ($482)
Couple, monthly€789 ($857)
Family of four, monthly€1,021 ($1,110)

Estimated Prices in Petnjica

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€4.72 ($5.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€18.88 ($20.52)per meal
Cappuccino€1.42 ($1.54)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€107 ($116)per month
Monthly public transport pass€17.31 ($18.81)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€45.62 ($49.59)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€13.21 ($14.36)per month
Fitness club membership€13.21 ($14.36)per month
Cinema ticket€3.46 ($3.76)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€185 ($202)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€129 ($140)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€387 ($421)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Petnjica is €662 ($720) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €444 ($482) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €577 ($627) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€129 ($140)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Petnjica

Petnjica vs PodgoricaPetnjica vs NikšićPetnjica vs Herceg NoviPetnjica vs PljevljaPetnjica vs BudvaPetnjica vs Bijelo Polje

Nearby Cities

Berane

9 km away · Berane

Rožaje

19 km away · Rožaje

Bijelo Polje

21 km away · Bijelo Polje

Andrijevica

23 km away · Andrijevica

Mojkovac

31 km away · Mojkovac

Plav

35 km away · Plav

Kolašin

36 km away · Kolašin

Gusinje

40 km away · Gusinje

Other Major Cities in Montenegro

Podgorica

Podgorica · pop. 172,139

€659 ($716) / mo

Nikšić

Nikšić · pop. 58,212

€497 ($540) / mo

Living in Petnjica

Petnjica is one of the key cities in Montenegro. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €444 ($482), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €129 ($140) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,021 ($1,110) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €789 ($857) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Petnjica is €662 ($720). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €577 ($627) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petnjica expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €444 ($482) per month in Petnjica including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Montenegro.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Petnjica?
A net salary of around €577 ($627) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Petnjica with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Petnjica is €662 ($720).
How much is rent in Petnjica?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €185 ($202) per month in the city centre and €129 ($140) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €387 ($421).
Is Petnjica cheaper than Montenegro on average?
Yes — Petnjica is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Montenegro average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Petnjica?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €107 ($116) in Petnjica. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €5 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around €1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Petnjica compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Petnjica is estimated at €17 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Petnjica are estimates based on Montenegro national averages adjusted for city size (population 5,482). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.