Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Brisbane?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Podgorica?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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 Luxury Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $133Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $133, 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 Brisbane and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $82Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $164Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $18Podgorica $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.91
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Go Card$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sunshine Coast Airport Arrival transfer to Hotels: $19
- Shared Transfer Service from Brisbane Airport: $21
- Brisbane Arrival Transfer Shuttle from Brisbane Airport to Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Port to Brisbane Airport (BNE): $33
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Cruise Port to Brisbane: $33
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane Port: $33
- Gold Coast Airport Private Transfer for 1 to 15 Passengers : $33
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Brisbane hotels to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $52
- Private Arrival Transfer: Brisbane Airport to Hotel: $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat Airport (TIV): $136
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $31Podgorica $43
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.28
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Cup of Coffee$1.98
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.26
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Ice cream$3.63
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.29
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Japanese Soup$7.60
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Coffee & Muffin$4.62
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Morning Mint Tea$2.31
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.25
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Bread$1.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $165
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $24Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- Escape to Coochiemudlo Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.33
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Brilliant Brisbane Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Audio Tour FREE Ticket: $15
- True Crime Tour: $22
- Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $23
- Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia: $23
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $23
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $23
- South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour: $23
- Ultimate Urban Adventure | Clue-Guided Experience: $28
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 dayBrisbane $51Podgorica $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.91
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Sixpack of Beer$9.25
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Guiness Beer$5.61
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Sixpack of Beer$8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
- City Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $50
- Artisinal Wine Tasting and Local 2-Course Meal: $50
- River Cruise Brewery Tour with Drinks: $65
- Brewery Tour River Cruise in Brisbane: $66
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $100
- Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $104
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $107
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $126
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $132
- From Mount Tamborine Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch: $132
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 Brisbane and Podgorica, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane 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 Brisbane Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Podgorica?
Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Podgorica?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Brisbane during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year.
In the summer, Brisbane is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Brisbane in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F)in July.
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Brisbane. In the summer, Brisbane often gets less sunshine than Podgoricain July. Brisbane gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually gets more rain in January than Podgoricain July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 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 JulyBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Podgorica. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In April, Brisbane is generally a little warmer than Podgoricain October. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 22°C (71°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brisbane usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during autumn. Brisbane gets 214 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Podgoricain October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 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 OctoberBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Podgorica. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Brisbane is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In the winter, Brisbane often gets more sunshine than Podgoricain January. Brisbane gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Brisbane usually gets less rain in July than Podgoricain January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Brisbane is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Brisbane in October average around 21°C (69°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Brisbane gets 259 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 October, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Podgoricain April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 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 AprilBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Brisbane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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