Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Kuala Lumpur?
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Should you visit Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur 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: Kuala Lumpur or Podgorica?
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, often referred to as KL, is the cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia. It is also the largest city in the country, having grown out of a small Chinese mining village. Today Kuala Lumpur is a microcosm of the country of Malaysia. The population is split between the Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures which you can see reflected in the city's neighborhoods, cuisine, and entertainment. It's also an incredibly affordable city, even if you're looking for the comforts of a five star hotel or a luxury restaurant. Prices are almost always a fraction of what you would pay in Europe or the United States.
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 Tours for Seniors to Malaysia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Malaysia, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKuala Lumpur $62Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Kuala Lumpur is $62, 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 Kuala Lumpur and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKuala Lumpur $36Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKuala Lumpur $72Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Kuala Lumpur 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: Kuala Lumpur Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kuala Lumpur $6.45Podgorica $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$3.16
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Metro Ride (for Two)$0.68
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Short Taxi Ride$3.16
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Taxi From Airport$19
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Bus from Airport$1.69
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Train & Boat to Pulau Ketam$2.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kuala Lumpur
Also for Kuala Lumpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport Departure Transfer KLIA1/KLIA2: $13
- Exclusive Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer: $14
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer Services: $15
- Private Kuala Lumpur Airport Departure Transfer: $15
- Private: Kuala Lumpur Departure Transfer: $17
- PVT Arrival Transfer<>KLIA 1/2 to Kuala Lumpur: $17
- Kuala Lumpur Airport Departure Transfer: $17
- Kuala Lumpur Hotels to Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Transfer (1-way): $17
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer to City Hotels: $17
- Kuala Lumpur City to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer: $18
- Kuala Lumpur Airport Transfer to Kuala Lumpur City: $18
- Kuala Lumpur Hotel to Airport Transfer: $18
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 Kuala Lumpur or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Kuala Lumpur 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 dayKuala Lumpur $15Podgorica $43
Typical Food Prices in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Ding Tai Fung$8.44
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Roti Bread$0.21
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Food Court Lunch$3.04
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Dinner at Indian Restaurant (for Two)$4.54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- ARAS Restaurant at KL Tower Buffet Dinner: $29
- Nightlife Street Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $43
- Street Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Cultural Night Experience with Buffet Dinner : $53
- From Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour with Dinner: $53
- Cultural Night Tour with Dinner: $55
- Malaysia Cooking Classes: $60
- Kuala Lumpur by Night and Malaysian Food Tour: $61
- Eat Like a Local: Kuala Lumpur Hawker Center and Street Food Tour by Night: $62
- Petaling Street Heritage Food Tour: $63
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kuala Lumpur $13Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kuala Lumpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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KL Tower Admission (for Two)$9.49
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Canopy Walk at FRIM Forest Reserve$1.05
Tours and Activities in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- KL Tower Admission E-Ticket with Options: $3.95
- Malaysia: KL Tower Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Alive 3D Art Gallery Admission Ticket: $7.67
- Zoo Negara Instant Entry E-Ticket: $8.12
- Aquaria KLCC Entry Ticket: $9.87
- KL Tower Observation Deck Entry Ticket: $11
- KL Tower Admission Ticket: $12
- Kuala Lumpur's Cultural Highlights and Landmarks: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Berjaya Times Square Theme Park Entry Ticket: $13
- Malaysia: Aquaria KLCC Entry Ticket: $13
- KL Tower Admission Ticket: $13
- Half-Day City Tour: $13
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 dayKuala Lumpur $6.25Podgorica $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$9.49
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 Kuala Lumpur and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Kuala Lumpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kuala Lumpur is in Asia 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 Kuala Lumpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kuala Lumpur 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica than you might in Kuala Lumpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kuala Lumpur Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kuala Lumpur or Podgorica?
Kuala Lumpur has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kuala Lumpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kuala Lumpur as well as Podgorica. Kuala Lumpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kuala Lumpur is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Kuala Lumpur averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, 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 Kuala Lumpur this time of the year. In the summer, Kuala Lumpur often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Kuala Lumpur gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Kuala Lumpur receives a lot of rain in the summer. Kuala Lumpur usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Kuala Lumpur gets 150 mm (5.9 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 JulyKuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Kuala Lumpur are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kuala Lumpur throughout the year.
In the autumn, Kuala Lumpur is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kuala Lumpur in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Kuala Lumpur usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Kuala Lumpur gets 169 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. It's quite rainy in Kuala Lumpur. In October, Kuala Lumpur usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Kuala Lumpur gets 280 mm (11 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 OctoberKuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Kuala Lumpur during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kuala Lumpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Kuala Lumpur is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur average around 27°C (81°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Kuala Lumpur often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Kuala Lumpur gets 185 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 Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur usually gets more rain in January than Podgorica. Kuala Lumpur gets 239 mm (9.4 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 JanuaryKuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kuala Lumpur and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kuala Lumpur year-round.
Kuala Lumpur is much warmer than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Kuala Lumpur averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Kuala Lumpur usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Kuala Lumpur gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. Kuala Lumpur gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Kuala Lumpur usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Kuala Lumpur gets 240 mm (9.4 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 AprilKuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Kuala Lumpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 250 mm (9.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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