Cost of living in Montenegro 2025 - prices, rental and utilities

If you are considering spending some time in Montenegro or looking to start a life here, whether it is for work or pleasure, the question that needs to be answered is, what does it take to live here?

The cost of living in Montenegro can be estimated by various factors –  so let’s dive into all the things you should consider before moving here. 

Porto Montenegro will provide prices in markets, rental fees, utilities, and other crucial factors for the year 2025, allowing you to compare and calculate your expenses when living in Montenegro.

In order to get an overall insight into how much life costs in Montenegro, let’s check the average prices for various expenses in Montenegro.  Firstly, we should consider markets, stores, and transportation, and after we’ll discuss monthly utilities and rental fees.

In grocery stores a bottle of water costs circa 0.70 euros, a bottle of wine (decent quality) costs around 5.00 euros, domestic beer is around 1 euro, and imported beer costs circa 1.40 euros.

For local transport (such as local buses), a one-way ticket costs around 1 euro, and a monthly pass is circa 30 euros. When it comes to taxi prices in Montenegro, the cost varies depending on the kilometres travelled. There are also taxi companies that can pick you up at the airport and take you to the city where you are staying.  

Usually, taxis start at an average tariff of around 1 euro (it can be more or less depending on the time you spend and the distance travelled, sometimes even from city to city).  If you need to take a car that can wait for you while shopping or dealing with important business, taxi services generally offer these types of services as well, and it is best to agree on the price in advance.

Basic utilities are electricity, water, heating, cooling, and garbage removal. These are expected to be between 80 and 170 euros per month if living in an apartment. For a house, expenses can be considerably higher. 

As in many other countries, the price of utilities depends on the size of the residential property, the city it’s located in, as well as consumption and location.

When it comes to Porto Montenegro apartments, one of the major advantages is that residents don’t have to worry about individual utility payments, as their total amount is consolidated into one clear bill, making the payment process easier, more transparent, and more convenient.

The abundance of nature can also be seen in the mainland part of our country, especially in the mountains. So, in the winter season, expenses can rise in the most popular areas, such as Durmitor, Zabljak, Cetinje, and Lovcen.

The cost of living in Montenegro can be separately estimated when it comes to Podgorica, the country’s capital. Prices and rentals here don’t depend on the season or tourism but on location and its benefits. 

The city center is a place to be if you are trying to develop a business. There, you can find various modern buildings created for offices and workplaces, so the price of living in such an area is higher than living in a suburb.

If you’re considering renting an apartment in Montenegro, it’s important to bear in mind that the location will largely influence its price. As we said before, when it comes to Montenegrin apartments for rent, looking at property on the coast is best if you want to combine work and pleasure. 

By choosing an apartment in Boka Bay, you have a unique chance to discover Boka Place as well as to build important connections, as Boka Place is home to many entrepreneurs from Montenegro and abroad who run successful businesses on the Montenegrin coast.

Choose an apartment tailored to your needs in this beautiful neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach, surrounded by modern  shopping centres and restaurants, and experience for yourself the magic of the Adriatic Sea, a heavenly sight that will greet you from the window every morning.