Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Auckland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Auckland or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Podgorica?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
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 Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $141Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $141, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $112. 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 Auckland and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $89Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $178Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Auckland 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: Auckland Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $16Podgorica $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.62
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $27
- Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $27
- Private Transfer from Auckland City to Auckland Cruise Port: $39
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to Downtown hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Auckland:Private 1 way Airport transfer to/from CBD Minivan: $54
- Cheap airport transfer: $54
- Private Transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland Port: $55
- Private Transfer from Auckland Port to Auckland Airport (AKL): $55
- Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $58
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- North Shore to Auckland Airport (AKL)-Departure Private Transfer: $60
- Auckland Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Auckland: $68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $88
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $22
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $76
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Auckland 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 dayAuckland $27Podgorica $43
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland Harbour 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Welcome Drink: $90
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $92
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $105
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $28Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$121
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Auckland's Sailing Spirit: In-App Audio Tour: $5.32
- Auckland Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Tree Heart Park Adventure Clue Trail Family Package: $15
- Join the locals: 2-Hour Precinct Tour of Dealer Art Galleries: $16
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $17
- Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Entry Ticket: $17
- Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $18
- Skip the Line: Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket: $20
- Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $25
- Sky Tower General Admission Ticket: $25
- Hologate Virtual Reality Gaming Experience: $29
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $335
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $196
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $241
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $157
- Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova glava - Hiking Tour: $260
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $281
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $226
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $180
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $208
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $14Podgorica $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $93
- Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland: $107
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $132
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $150
- Waiheke Island: Tour with Wine Tastings and Restaurant Lunch: $150
- From Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $153
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $169
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $171
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch: $175
- Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $181
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Podgorica, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific and Podgorica is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Podgorica?
Auckland has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Auckland 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 Auckland or Podgorica?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Podgorica has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Auckland or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Podgorica. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
In January, Auckland is generally cooler than Podgoricain July. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 20°C (68°F), 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 Auckland this time of the year. In the summer, Auckland often gets less sunshine than Podgoricain July. Auckland gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Auckland usually gets more rain in January than Podgoricain July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 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 January and JulyAuckland 20°C (68°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Auckland is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Auckland usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Auckland gets 162 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 April, Auckland usually receives less rain than Podgoricain October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 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 April and OctoberAuckland 16°C (61°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Auckland during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Auckland is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Auckland in July average around 11°C (52°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F)in January.
In the winter, Auckland often gets more sunshine than Podgoricain January. Auckland gets 141 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. It rains a lot this time of the year in Auckland. Auckland usually gets less rain in July than Podgoricain January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 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 July and JanuaryAuckland 11°C (52°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In October, Auckland is generally around the same temperature as Podgoricain April. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 14°C (58°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Auckland usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Auckland gets 192 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 October, Auckland usually receives less rain than Podgoricain April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 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 October and AprilAuckland 14°C (58°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Auckland
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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