Cost of Living

Kotor, Montenegro

Live cost-of-living data for Kotor — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
29/ 10071% cheaper than New York
$1,090/mo
Median Income
82/100
Safety
9%
Income Tax
Mediterranean subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
68/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$600/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,750/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.3/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.95/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.55/kg
Transportation
42/100
Monthly Transit Pass$32/month
One-Way Ticket$1.1/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$28/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
52/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair
Personal Care
45/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9/meal
Childcare
58/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Old Town (Stari Grad), Dobrota, Muo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kotor cheap to live in?

Kotor has a cost of living index of 29/100, where New York = 100. It is 71% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,040–$1,456 per month.

How much does rent cost in Kotor?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Kotor costs approximately $850/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $600/month.

Is Kotor good for digital nomads?

Kotor has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Kotor?

The median net monthly salary in Kotor is approximately $1,090 USD. The income tax rate is around 9%.

How does Kotor compare to New York for cost of living?

Kotor (cost index 29) is 71% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,775/month by moving from New York to Kotor.

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