Cost of living in Podgorica is 16% higher than in Skopje (without rent).
Rent in Podgorica is 50% more expensive than in Skopje.
Cost of living including rent in Podgorica is 32% higher than in Skopje.
Food in Podgorica is 26% more expensive than in Skopje.
Transport in Podgorica is 34% cheaper than in Skopje.
| Podgorica | Skopje | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Podgorica | Skopje | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.93 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.1 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.28 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.04 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.18 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.19 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.28 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.62 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.04 $ | 2.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.99 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.7 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.65 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.95 $ | 6.09 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.2 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.1 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.8 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.69 $ | 1.93 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.2 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
107 $ | 136 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.9 $ | 19.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 424 $ | 244 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 801 $ | 406 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 557 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,084 $ | 577 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,465 $ | 2,272 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,937 $ | 1,578 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 929 $ | 701 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.04 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.7 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.07 $ | 6.36 $ |
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 4.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.2 $ | 84.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.5 $ | 63.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 253 $ | 304 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,581 $ | 4,291 $ |