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Budva, Montenegro 🇲🇪
#1077
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Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$900.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$90.00
$130.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$40.00
$3.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages or WiFi included in accommodation |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$180.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$120.00
$15.00
|
Tours, entertainment, and cultural events |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance daily rate |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats |
| Total |
$815.00
$2,210.00
$108.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher, especially during tourist season.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $1.50-$2.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Price for a pint in a local bar; tourist areas may charge up to $4.00.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Typical local restaurant meal; prices rise slightly in peak tourist season.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.00
Standard fast food combo meal at international chains or local equivalents.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$1.80
Price per kg, varies slightly with season and local market availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.20
Per loaf, local bakeries offer fresher options at similar prices.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Per liter, locally produced milk is common and affordable.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.00
Per kg, imported varieties may cost more.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.50
Per kg, local poultry prices stable year-round.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$9.00
Per kg, beef is more expensive due to import reliance.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$8.00
Per bottle, local Montenegrin wines offer good value.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Base fare for taxi trips within city limits.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Per kilometer, fares may increase slightly at night.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Covers local buses; limited routes in Budva.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.70
Per liter, prices fluctuate with global oil markets.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$12.00
Basic monthly plan with data; higher tiers available.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$30.00
Monthly cost for reliable broadband; fiber availability limited.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.00
Monthly fee at mid-range gyms; premium clubs cost more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Per hour rental; prices higher on weekends and holidays.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.00
Standard ticket price; discounts available for students and seniors.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Mid-range brand; imported clothing is more expensive.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.00
Local and imported options; prices vary by quality.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Mid-range brand; international brands cost more due to import taxes.
per pair