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 |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Shopalike.me |
| Supermarket | Voli |
| Pharmacy | Apoteka |
| Drugstore | DM |
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 |