Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai 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 Dubai and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Podgorica?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
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 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, 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 Dubai and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Dubai 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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Podgorica $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Global Village Dubai Skip the Line Tickets with Transfer Option: $9.15
- Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer: $10
- Global Village Dubai Tickets with Transfers Option: $11
- Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Anywhere in Dubai: $13
- Sharing Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Dubai Mall (Burj Khalifa, VR Parks, DAUZ): $18
- Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Aquaventure/Lost Chamber: $18
- Dubai Frame Ticket with Optional Transfer: $19
- Airport Transfers to/from all Terminals: $19
- Dubai Global Village All Days Ticket With Shared Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket With Optional Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Admission Ticket with Transfer Option: $20
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Dubai Airport (DXB): $20
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 Dubai or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Dubai 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 dayDubai $56Podgorica $43
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.53
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Dinner Cruise Al-Seef: $12
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- Tourist eSIM/SIM Card with Data and Minutes: $2.50
- Dubai Guided Old Town Tour, Abra Boat, Gold & Spice Souk: $4.63
- Ticket to Muséum of the futuré: $5.30
- Global Village Entry Ticket: $6.13
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hidden Gems - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.34
- 4G Data Roaming eSIM Card for Tourists: $6.46
- Old Town Walking Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Snacks: $8.00
- Old Walking Tour with Boat Ride, Souks and Museums: $8.17
- Old Dubai, Walking Tour, Souk Shopping, and Abra Ride: $8.85
- Pearl Merchants and Palm Trees: A Self-Guided Tour of Sharjah: $8.99
- Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Guided Old Town Tour with Souks, Tastings & Boat Tour: $9.53
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 dayDubai $23Podgorica $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $66
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
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 Dubai and Podgorica, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai 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 Dubai Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Podgorica?
Dubai has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Dubai 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 Dubai or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dubai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dubai or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Dubai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Dubai. In the summer, Dubai is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dubai in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
Dubai usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year. June to August is the dry season in Dubai.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round.
In October, Dubai is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 29°C (84°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Dubai usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 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 OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Podgorica. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Dubai is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 19°C (66°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Dubai usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year. January to March in Dubai is the rainy season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year.
In the spring, Dubai is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dubai in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Dubai usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Dubai is June to August.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Dubai
| Dubai | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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