Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Munich?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Munich or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Munich or Podgorica, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Munich or Podgorica?
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, The Best Walking Tours in Germany, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMunich €168Podgorica €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Munich is €168, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €134. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Munich and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMunich €89Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMunich €178Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Munich and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Munich or Podgorica? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Munich Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Munich €19Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
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Single Zone Trip on Subway€2.30
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Inner District Subway Day Pass€5.20
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City transport day ticket€11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
- Airport Transfer by Bus: $15
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport to Munich Central Station: $16
- Shared Departure Transfer: Munich Central Station to Munich Airport: $16
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $71
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $81
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Munich - Arrival Private Transfer: $111
- Munich Airport (MUC) Private Transfer to Munich City/Hotels: $112
- Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Van: $117
- Airport transfer: $117
- Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Car: $132
- Private Transfer to/from Munich Airport (MUC): $139
- Private Airport Transfer from Munich International Airport (MUC) to City Center Munich: $139
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- TAXI TRANSFER PODGORICA to TIRANA: $262
- Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to Budva One-Way Transfer: $99
- Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to Kotor One-Way Transfer: $138
- Podgorica Airport Transfer to Kotor: $227
- Podgorica airport: Transfer to/from Budva/Becici with Sightseeing: $95
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Private Transfer to Budva: $42
- Private transfer to Kotor: $67
- Private transfer to Tivat: $67
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Budva: $125
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $221
Is it cheaper to fly into Munich or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Munich change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMunich €47Podgorica €70
Typical Food Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
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Bratwurst€5.00
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Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)€1.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
- Flavors of Bavaria: A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Munich with Set Lunch or Dinner : $35
- Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $51
- Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $52
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Schwabing in German: $63
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $63
- Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich: $66
- Munich Food Tour : True Bavarian Full Meal with Drinks: $70
- Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $85
- Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $87
- Munich Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Bavarian Specialties: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Munich €29Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Schack Gallery Entrance€4.00
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Munich Zoo Entrance€9.00
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Pub Crawl Munich Tour€14
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Neuschwanstein Castle (2)€24
Tours and Activities in Munich
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Virtual Tour 360 Video Octoberfest Munich with Wolfgang: $3.52
- A Self-Guided Bavarian Tour of Munich's Hidden Wonders: $3.57
- Self Guided Tours Munich With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour: $6.93
- Friendship Quest in Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
- Munich Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Munich Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Munich Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Audio City Tour in Munich: $9.56
- Munich Through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Munich’s Third Reich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- German Wine Self-Guided Tour in Munich's Old Town Wine Bars: $12
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip the Line Tickets: National Park Biogradska Gora: $8.35
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.95
- Skadar Lake Official - Kayak Tour: $12
- Virpazar Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour: $18
- 2 Hours Guided - Group Nature Tour (taste local wine on tour): $18
- Skadar Lake: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $18
- Guided Boat Tours on Lake Skadar with Local Insights: $24
- Skadar Lake National Park Boat Tour with Visit in Kom Monastery: $30
- Virpazar: Guided Skadar Lake Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $30
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $39
- Private Podgorica City Walking Tour: $45
- Skadar Lake: 4-Hour Guided tours on Kayak: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMunich €37Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
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Hofbrauhaus€12
Sample the Local Flavors in Munich
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
- Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $31
- Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $34
- Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots: $35
- English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $41
- Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $42
- South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $46
- Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $56
- Old Town Beer and Pub Tour (4 beers): $65
- Beer and Pub Tour with Tasting Portions: $69
- Aschheim: Distillery Tour with Tasting and Buffet: $81
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $316
- Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Skadar Lake Private Boat Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Shots: $70
- E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting & Waterfalls: $81
- Book Your Wine Tour: $100
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $106
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $116
- Wine tour- Family winery visit, food tasting & Skadar Lake boat cruise: $177
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $179
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $233
- SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $233
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $325
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Munich and Podgorica, we can see that Munich is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Podgorica would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Podgorica and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Munich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munich than you might in Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Munich Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Munich or Podgorica?
Munich has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Munich and Podgorica, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Munich or Podgorica?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Munich or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Munich and Podgorica. The summer months attract visitors to Munich because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Munich is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Munich in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Munich, it's very sunny this time of the year. Munich usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Munich gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Munich usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Munich gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMunich 20°C (68°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Munich or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Munich as well as Podgorica. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Munich this time of year.
In October, Munich is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Munich average around 11°C (52°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Munich often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Munich gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Munich usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Munich gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMunich 11°C (52°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Munich or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Munich are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Munich for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Munich. Munich is much colder than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Munich averages around -1°C (31°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Munich usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Munich gets 30 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Munich usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Munich gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMunich -1°C (31°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Munich or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Munich during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Munich in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Munich is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Munich in April average around 11°C (53°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Munich often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Munich gets 172 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Munich usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Munich gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMunich 11°C (53°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Munich
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (33°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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