Montenegro

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General Country Information 🌍

Capital Podgorica
Country Montenegro
Currency Euro
Main religion Eastern Orthodoxy

In numbers… 📐

Female 49.7%
Gdp $5.632 billion
Size 13,812 sq km
Population 628,066
Population density 45.5/sq km
Kids per female 1.44
City population 60.7%

Weather ⛅

Winter 3∘C
Summer 24∘C

Language and Education 🔬

Main Language Montenegrin
Population able to read 98.4%
Population with a college degree 11.6%
Population able to speak english 11.6%

Well-being 💉

Air quality 37 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? yes

Safety 👮

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 3.4/10

Transportation ✈️

Driving side Right
Main airline Montenegro Airlines
Main airport Podgorica Airport

Costs and Prices 🤑

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods 💰

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $0.5
Cigarettes $3
Burger $3
Coffee $1.5
Beer $2

Accomedation Costs 🛌

Type Price (USD)
Flat $250/month
Hotel 3 star $50/night
Hotel 5 star $100/night

Transportation Costs 🚐

Type Price (USD)
Cab $10/10km
Petrol $1.20/l
Rental car $30/day
Public transportation $5/daypass
Bike rental $10/day

Taxes 💸

Type Rate
Tax rate 9%
Vat 21%

Average Income 💼

Income $8000

Tipping 💁️

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10%
Restaurant 10-15%
Bar 10%
Coffeeshop 10%
Services 10-15%

Digital 🤖

Internet speed 100.12/MBits
Tld .me
Free wifi 9/10
Population with access to internet 85%
Phone mobile data $10 for 10GB

Electricity 🔌

Power grid 99.9% (Uptime)
Sockets Type F, Type C

Shopping 🛒

Opening Times 🕰

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 8:00 PM
Opening times 8:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation 😃

Bars and Nightlife 🕺

Closing hour of bars and clubs No
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 7/10
Bars 8/10

Parks and leisure 🎢

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 6/10
Public Parks 8/10
Swimming 9/10

Sports ⚽

Most popular Sport Water polo

Food 🍕️

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Njeguški pršut Air-dried ham from the Njeguši region 15-20
Pašticada Beef stew with vegetables and wine 10-15
Ćevapčići Grilled minced meat sausages 5-10
Pljeskavica Grilled beef patty 5-10
Burek Flaky pastry filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables 2-5
Gibanica Layered pastry with cheese, eggs, and yogurt 3-5
Štrukli Boiled or baked dough filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables 5-10
Kačamak Cornmeal porridge 3-5
Zeljanica Spinach pie 3-5
Baklava Sweet pastry made with filo dough, nuts, and honey 3-5

Drinks 🍻️

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Vranac A red wine made from the indigenous Vranac grape variety $5-$10
Krstač A white wine made from the Krstač grape variety $5-$10
Rakija A fruit brandy, typically made from plums, grapes, or apples $5-$10
Nikšićko A lager beer $2-$3
Podgorica A pilsner beer $2-$3
Trebinje A dark beer $2-$3
Coffee Turkish coffee is the most popular type of coffee in Montenegro $1-$2
Tea Herbal teas are popular in Montenegro, especially linden tea and chamomile tea $1-$2

Souvenirs 👜

Souvenir Description Price
Montenegrin Cap A traditional black cap with a red border, worn by men and women €10-€20
Montenegrin Flag A red and blue flag with the Montenegrin coat of arms in the center €5-€10
Montenegrin Wine A variety of red, white, and rosé wines produced in Montenegro €5-€20 per bottle
Montenegrin Cheese A variety of cheeses produced in Montenegro, including Njeguški sir (a hard cheese made from sheep’s milk) and Pljevaljski sir (a soft cheese made from cow’s milk) €5-€10 per kg
Montenegrin Olive Oil A high-quality olive oil produced in Montenegro €10-€20 per liter
Montenegrin Honey A variety of honey produced in Montenegro, including honey from wildflowers, chestnut trees, and linden trees €5-€10 per jar
Montenegrin Pottery A variety of pottery items produced in Montenegro, including plates, bowls, and vases €10-€50 per item
Montenegrin Jewelry A variety of jewelry items produced in Montenegro, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings €20-€100 per item

Holidays 🍹

Holiday Name Time Description
New Year’s Day January 1 Celebrates the beginning of a new year
Orthodox Christmas January 7 Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Orthodox calendar
Independence Day May 21 Commemorates Montenegro’s independence from Serbia in 2006
Statehood Day July 13 Commemorates the 1878 Congress of Berlin, which recognized Montenegro’s independence
Victory Day November 13 Celebrates the end of World War II in Montenegro
Christmas December 25 Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Gregorian calendar

News 📰

Medium Name
Newspaper Pobjeda
Online news vijesti.me
Tv RTCG
Radio Radio Montenegro