Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Bari?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bari or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bari and Podgorica. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Bari or Podgorica?
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
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 Historical Tours in Italy, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBari €113Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Bari is €113, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €105. 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 Bari and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBari €73Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBari €146Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Bari and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Bari 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: Bari Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bari €11Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce€44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bari Airport: 1-Way Shared Transfer to Matera City Center: $5.35
- Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Taranto Train Station: $9.09
- From Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Salento Airport: $9.62
- Bari Airport Transfer to/from Foggia Train Station: $13
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Bari hotels to Bari Cruise Port: $25
- Private Transfer from Bari Cruise Port to Bari Intl Airport (BRI): $25
- Private Transfer from Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port: $25
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Bari or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Bari 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 dayBari €32Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner€44
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Coffee€2.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $39
- Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
- Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
- Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
- Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
- Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
- Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bari €8.61Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.28
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.42
- Bari Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Wonderful Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura: $22
- Simi Palace and Byzantine Church Tour with Ticket: $24
- St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour: $27
- Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Bari Walking City Tour: $30
- Norman-Swabian Castle Guided Tour: $30
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: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBari €13Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
- Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $115
- Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235
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: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When comparing the travel costs between Bari and Podgorica, we can see that Bari is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bari Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bari or Podgorica?
Bari has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Bari 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 Bari 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 Bari or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Bari during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Bari in the summer for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Bari is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bari in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bari. In the summer, Bari often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Bari gets 336 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Bari usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Bari gets 9 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 JulyBari 25°C (76°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bari or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bari and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Bari for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Bari is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Bari average around 18°C (65°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Bari usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Bari gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bari usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Bari gets 70 mm (2.7 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 OctoberBari 18°C (65°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Bari or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bari as well as Podgorica. The winter months attract visitors to Bari because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Bari is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Bari averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Bari often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Bari gets 110 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Bari usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Bari gets 62 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryBari 10°C (49°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Bari or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Bari are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Bari this time of year.
In the spring, Bari is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bari in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bari. Bari usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Bari gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Bari usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Bari gets 32 mm (1.3 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 AprilBari 14°C (58°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Bari
| Bari | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (65°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.