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Bar vs Podgorica

Bar, Montenegro compared with Podgorica, Montenegro: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Country Montenegro Montenegro
Nomad score 6.3 / 10 6.3 / 10
Cost of living $2,186 / mo $2,209 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 20°C 27° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI) 41 Good 46 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Average high 20.8°C 21.2°C
Average low 14.2°C 11.1°C
Precipitation 161 mm / mo 158 mm / mo
Sunshine 288 h / mo 285 h / mo
Humidity 68% 63%
Rain days 10.3 / mo 8.8 / mo
Wind speed 13.6 km/h 11.1 km/h

ME Bar · average high by month

ME Podgorica · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ME Bar ME Podgorica
US AQI 41 46
PM2.5 5.5 µg/m³ 12.1 µg/m³
PM10 7.2 µg/m³ 18 µg/m³
Ozone 86 µg/m³ 52 µg/m³
UV index 4.8 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.8 4.4
Local Payment Services 6.1 6.4
Startup Scene 3.8 3.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Air Conditioning 7.0 7.2
Green Spaces 6.3 6.1
Natural Disaster Risk 7.0 5.8
Noise Pollution 6.0 5.8
Seasonal Variety 6.4 6.9
Weather 7.5 6.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Mobile Network Coverage 8.0 8.2
Power Grid Reliability 7.2 7.8
Public WiFi Availability 5.2 5.3
VPN Reliability 7.9 8.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Accommodation Cost 6.6 6.5
Cost of Living 7.2 6.9
Currency Stability 8.8 9.0
Entertainment Cost 6.5 6.7
Food & Groceries 7.3 7.2
Gym Membership Cost 6.5 6.5
Transportation Cost 7.4 7.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Culture 6.7 6.1
Indoors Fun 4.3 4.5
Language Learning Opportunities 4.2 4.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.1 6.4
Nightlife 5.5 4.9
Outdoors & Nature 8.7 7.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.3 3.2
Nomad Friendly 5.9 5.7
Online Community Presence 3.1 3.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Cafes with WiFi 6.5 6.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.4 5.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.8 5.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.3 3.6
Internet Speed 7.4 7.4
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 8.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Fitness Facilities 5.0 5.5
Food Scene 6.2 5.9
Healthy Food Options 5.5 5.1
Yoga Studios 3.4 4.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Healthcare 6.1 6.9
Healthcare Affordability 7.9 7.9
Healthcare Quality 5.6 6.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.1 6.9
Ease of Business Registration 5.4 5.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.6 4.5
Freedom of Speech 6.9 6.3
Political Stability 6.6 6.3
Tax Friendliness 7.3 7.4
Visa Ease 7.2 6.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Air Quality 7.8 5.7
Cleanliness 6.8 6.4
Environmental Quality 7.4 6.8
Family Friendly 7.2 6.6
Language Barrier 5.7 5.6
Work-Life Balance 7.7 7.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Female Friendly 7.4 7.3
Racial Tolerance 6.9 6.6
Safety 8.0 7.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Airport Connectivity 4.9 6.0
Cycling 4.2 4.3
Intercity Travel Options 5.6 5.9
Public Transit 3.7 4.3
Ride-sharing Services 3.1 6.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.9 3.7
Walkability 6.7 6.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Coworking Quality 4.3 4.5
Freelance Ecosystem 3.7 3.6
Networking Opportunities 4.1 3.9
Remote Job Opportunities 3.5 4.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 8.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Jeans $58 per pair $69 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $40 per dress
Running Shoes $81 per pair $93 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Dining Out $93 per month $58 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Cinema Ticket $6.94 per ticket $5.78 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Coffee $1.73 per cup $2.08 per cup
Beer $2.89 per pint $2.89 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.25 per meal $9.25 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $40 per meal $40 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.36 per meal $6.94 per meal
Apples $2.08 per kg $1.73 per kg
Bread $1.16 per loaf $1.16 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.69 per bottle $0.93 per bottle
Milk $1.39 per liter $1.39 per liter
Rice $1.50 per kg $2.08 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.52 per kg $8.10 per kg
Beef $10 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.10 per bottle $9.25 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Groceries $266 per month $173 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $23 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Doctor Visit (GP) $29 per visit $35 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.10 per purchase $9.25 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Housing $370 per month $463 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $520 per month $578 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $752 per month $1,041 per month
Coworking Space $116 per month $139 per month
Coliving Space $463 per month $463 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $29 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Leisure Activities $35 per month $23 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Haircut $12 per visit $12 per visit
Laundry $6.94 per kg $5.78 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Mobile Plan $14 per month $17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $29 per month $29 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $14 one-time $12 one-time
Gym Membership $29 per month $40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $14 per hour $17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Transportation $29 per month $35 per month
Taxi Start $2.89 per trip $2.31 per trip
Taxi per km $1.16 per km $0.93 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $29 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $6.94 per trip $5.78 per trip
Gasoline $1.56 per liter $1.73 per liter
Scooter Rental $21 per month $23 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ME Bar ME Podgorica
Utilities $104 per month $104 per month