Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Copenhagen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Copenhagen or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Copenhagen and Podgorica can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Copenhagen or Podgorica?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
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 Adventure Tours to Denmark, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCopenhagen $210Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $210, 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 Copenhagen and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $91Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $182Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $72Podgorica $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kastrup hotel/address to Malmö City - Private Arrival Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer from Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Port: $63
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel/address: $63
- Private Transfer Copenhagen City Center to Kastrup Airport (CPH): $67
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen City - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Kastrup hotel or address to Malmö City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer: $104
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 Copenhagen or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $62Podgorica $43
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $92
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Copenhagen $31Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.66
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $5.20
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Tour of the Danish Resistance during World War II: $5.37
- App-Based City Exploration Game & Tour: $5.38
- Slotsholmen Royal History Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $5.99
- Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen: $5.99
- Danish Folk Legends Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Royal History Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
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 dayCopenhagen $13Podgorica $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Pub Crawl Copenhagen: $44
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $361
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 Copenhagen and Podgorica, we can see that Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Podgorica?
Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Copenhagen as well as Podgorica. Most visitors come to Copenhagen for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Copenhagen is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 17°C (63°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
Copenhagen usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Copenhagen gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyCopenhagen 17°C (63°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Copenhagen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Copenhagen is much colder than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In October, Copenhagen usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Copenhagen gets 59 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 OctoberCopenhagen 10°C (50°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Copenhagen during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
It's quite cold in Copenhagen in the winter. In the winter, Copenhagen is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Copenhagen in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Copenhagen usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Copenhagen gets 51 mm (2 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 JanuaryCopenhagen 1°C (33°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Copenhagen and Podgorica. Many travelers come to Copenhagen for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Copenhagen is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 7°C (45°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Copenhagen usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Copenhagen gets 42 mm (1.7 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 AprilCopenhagen 7°C (45°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Copenhagen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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