Cheapest priced cityPodgorica$1,076 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityBudva$1,269 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$538across 2 priced cities
Podgorica vs the worldCheaper than 270 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free (per 180-day period) for the US, UK, EU/Schengen, Canada, Australia and most other nationalities; no dedicated digital-nomad visa. Must carry ID at all times.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Podgorica | $1,076 | 101.8 country | $511 | $664 | $126 | $242 | $162 | $35 | $1,186 |
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| Budva | $1,269 | 101.8 country | $564 | $795 | $134 | $328 | $203 | $40 | $1,035 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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