Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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 Budget Tours to Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €171Podgorica €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €171, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Boat Transfer between Puerto Andratx and Sant Elmo: $14
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $65
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $69
- Private Transfer from Magaluf to Mallorca airport (PMI): $80
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Magaluf: $80
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $82
- Private Transfers from Palma to Palme de Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $83
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $84
- North Mallorca Coasteering Tour with Transfers: $84
- East Mallorca Coasteering Experience with Transfers: $84
- Pirates Adventure Show with transfer from North Area: $84
- Departure Private Transfer from Palma Downtown to PMI Airport: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Kotor: $161
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $119
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $90
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $82
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $128
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $147
- Private Transfer: TGD Airport to Podgorica in Business Car: $47
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport by Business Car: $52
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Van: $58
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Sedan Car: $39
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Downtown to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $43
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $177
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €78Podgorica €70
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Mallorcan Food Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $35
- Palma de Mallorca : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $62
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $71
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $71
- Self Guided Food Tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $86
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $108
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $114
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $144
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $145
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $166
- Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja: $238
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
- Palma de Mallorca Quest Experience in Castle Bellver Prison Break: $7.17
- Palma de Mallorca Interactive City Tour: $8.37
- Self-Guided Tour of Soller's Secret Stories: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
- Jardines de Alfabia Tickets: $11
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $11
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $11
- Mallorca Cathedral Official Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $12
- Palma Jump ticket: $16
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $19
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
- 2 Hours Guided - Group Nature Tour (taste local wine on tour): $18
- ALBANIA tour - Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra: $143
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $214
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $203
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $39
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $245
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $219
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $227
- Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise: $119
- Family Adventures in A Journey of Discovery: $115
- Fantastic ATV Quad Adventure in mountain ofKolašin : $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting/wine tasting wines from Mallorca: $30
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $55
- Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $59
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $72
- Wine Tasting Mallorca : $81
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $84
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $173
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $198
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $238
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 Palma de Mallorca and Podgorica, we can see that Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica?
Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Podgorica. The summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Palma de Mallorca is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 24°C (76°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In the summer, Palma de Mallorca often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.
In the autumn, Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during autumn. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In October, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Palma de Mallorca during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Palma de Mallorca is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 11°C (52°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Palma de Mallorca often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Podgorica. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Palma de Mallorca is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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