Living in Podgorica

Podgorica

Coffee and stunning views
Photo by Denis Ismailaj
89
Score

Podgorica is the capital and largest city of Montenegro. With its busy cafes, chilled vibe, picturesque views and and stunning architecture, Podgorica is an up-and-coming gem.

The Good

  • ๐Ÿ˜‹ Decent food options
  • โ˜• Coffee
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safe
  • ๐Ÿ“ก Strong wifi coverage
  • โ›ฐ๏ธ Stunning scenery
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Architecture
  • ๐Ÿฅฐ Beautiful

The Bad

  • ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Limited accomodation options
  • ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Not much to do
  • ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Low English proficiency

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Podgorica
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Montenegro
7%
cheaper than Montenegro median
83rd
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Podgorica is the cheapest place (out of 3) to live in Montenegro
  • The average salary in Podgorica is
  • It's about 159% cheaper to live in Podgorica than it is Berlin
  • You can expect to spend around $1,008.80 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

Podgorica has a moderate crime rate, with petty crime being the most common issue; however, violent crime is relatively low.