Cost of living in St Helens is 65% higher than in Podgorica (without rent).
Rent in St Helens is 33% more expensive than in Podgorica.
Cost of living including rent in St Helens is 48% higher than in Podgorica.
Food in St Helens is 55% more expensive than in Podgorica.
Transport in St Helens is 177% more expensive than in Podgorica.
| St Helens | Podgorica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| St Helens | Podgorica | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.2 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 92.9 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.55 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.2 $ | 2.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.29 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.64 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.99 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.7 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.86 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.81 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.6 $ | 4.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.92 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 94.4 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.6 $ | 6.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 93 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.7 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.87 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.31 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 2.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
216 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
332 $ | 107 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.8 $ | 29.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 450 $ | 424 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,067 $ | 801 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 592 $ | 557 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,338 $ | 1,084 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,882 $ | 2,465 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,971 $ | 1,937 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,178 $ | 929 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.6 % | 6.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.7 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.3 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.8 $ | 97.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 108 $ | 82.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,144 $ | 253 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,420 $ | 7,581 $ |