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Podgorica has an overall cost of living index which equates it with
middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is
comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and
services across all 13 Basket Groups. Podgorica is currently ranked 119
overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out
of 276 international locations. The cost of living overview for each of the 13 Basket Groups is as follows:
Alcohol & Tobacco
costs for alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally
produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as
cigarettes is equally expensive on average compared to other cities
with a rank of 93 out of 276.
Clothing costs for clothing
and footwear products such as business suits, casual clothing,
childrens clothing and footwear, coats and hats, evening wear, shoe
repairs, and underwear is relatively less expensive compared to other
cities with a rank of 188 out of 276.
Communication costs
for various communication costs such as home telephone rental and call
charges, internet connection and service provider fees, mobile /
cellular phone contract and calls is relatively less expensive compared
to other cities with a rank of 187 out of 276.
Education
costs such as creche / pre-school fees, high school / college fees,
primary school fees, and tertiary study fees is relatively less
expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 217 out of 276.
Furniture & Appliance
costs for furniture, household equipment and household appliances such
as dvd player, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster, microwave, light
bulbs, television, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine is relatively
less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 257 out of 276.
Grocery
costs for food, non-alcoholic beverages and cleaning material items
such as baby consumables, baked goods, baking, canned foods, cheese,
cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices,
meat, oil & vinegars, pet food, pre-prepared meals, sauces,
seafood, snacks, soft drinks, spices & herbs is equally expensive
on average compared to other cities with a rank of 170 out of 276.
Healthcare
costs for general healthcare, medical and medical insurance such as
general practitioner consultation rates, hospital private ward daily
rate, non-prescription medicine, and private medical insurance /
medical aid contributions is equally expensive on average compared to
other cities with a rank of 166 out of 276.
Household
costs for housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels,
local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house
/ flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel
consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates /
taxes / levies is relatively more expensive compared to other cities
with a rank of 18 out of 276.
Miscellaneous costs related
to stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic
help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines,
and postage stamps is relatively less expensive compared to other
cities with a rank of 260 out of 276.
Personal Care costs
for personal care products and services such as cosmetics, hair care,
moisturizer / sun block, nappies, pain relief tablets, toilet paper,
toothpaste, and soap / shampoo / conditioner is relatively less
expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 270 out of 276.
Recreation and Culture
costs such as books, camera film, cinema ticket, DVD and CDs, sports
goods, and theatre tickets is relatively less expensive compared to
other cities with a rank of 199 out of 276.
Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel
costs such as business dinner, dinner at a restaurant (non fast food),
hotel rates, take away drinks and snacks (fast food) is relatively less
expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 245 out of 276.
Transport
costs for public transport, vehicle costs, vehicle fuel, vehicle
insurance and vehicle maintenance such as hire purchase / lease of
vehicle, petrol / diesel, public transport service maintenance, tires,
vehicle Insurance, and vehicle purchase is equally expensive on average
compared to other cities with a rank of 142 out of 276.
Your
exact customized cost of living index for Podgorica is based on which
of the above basket groups as well as the comparison location you
select in the Calculators.
In terms of the hardship people are
likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Podgorica is ranked as
a high degree of hardship location with a hardship index of 30%.
Your
exact customized hardship index premium for Podgorica is based on the
comparison location that you select in the Calculators. (Source: xpatulator.com)
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