Town, Montenegro
Cost of living in Kotor
How much a month costs in Kotor
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,910–2,930 (€1,700–2,600).
Prices in Kotor
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €600–1,100 | $675–1,240 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €400–750 | $450–844 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €15–35 | $17–39 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €70–180 | $79–203 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €6–10 | $6.8–11.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €18–35 | $20–39 |
| Cappuccino | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–3 | $1.1–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €5–10 | $5.6–11.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–50 | $34–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 33/100
A value score of 33/100 means Kotor gives more quality of life per dollar than 32% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 69/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Montenegro.
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Cost of living across Montenegro
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Kotor
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kotor?
About $1,010–1,460 on a lean budget, $1,910–2,930 for a comfortable month and $3,600–6,190 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Kotor?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €600–1,100 ($675–1,240) a month in the center and €400–750 ($450–844) outside it.
How much does food cost in Kotor?
A local meal is €6–10 ($6.8–11.3); a mid-range restaurant is €18–35 ($20–39) per person.
Is Montenegro expensive?
Prices in Montenegro are about 42% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Tivat Airport (Airports of Montenegro)
- Kotor Tourism Organisation
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.