What is the cost of living in Podgorica?

The cost of living in Podgorica is 69.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 30.1). Groceries are 59.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 54.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 568 per month. Local purchasing power index is 76.1 (NYC = 100).

🇲🇪 Montenegro · #380 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Podgorica?

Q: Should I move to Podgorica?

Podgorica, Montenegro has a cost of living 69.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 30.1). It is ranked #380 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 76.1 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

69.9% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-69.9%

vs NYC

EUR 568

1-BR, city centre

76.1

Purchasing Power

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Podgorica

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

30.1 Mid-priced

Rent

15.8 Very affordable

Groceries

40.5 Affordable

Restaurants

45.6 Affordable

Purchasing Power

76.1 Moderate

Rent in Podgorica

1-BR, city centre EUR 568/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 434/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,163/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 861/mo

Save by going outside centre 24% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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