Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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: Kyoto or Podgorica?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
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 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $96Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, 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 Kyoto and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.56Podgorica $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport: $69
- Shared Departure Transfer: Kyoto City to Osaka Itami Airport: $69
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $80
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $110
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $229
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $327
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $98
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $24Podgorica $43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $47
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $58
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Japanese Cooking Class: $62
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Podgorica $22
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Arashiyama self guided tour app multilingual audio guide: $2.15
- Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket: $6.14
- Audio guide tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace & surroundings: $6.54
- Nijo Castle & Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Auidio Guide Tour: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour through Gion: Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour of Kinkaku-ji & Ryōan-ji Areas ~ Zen Echoe: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour: Unveiling Kyoto Station Surroundings: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour Sanjusangen-do & Chishaku-in: $6.54
- Arashiyama: Self-Guided Audio Tour through History & Nature: $6.54
- Kyoto Gion Night Walking Tour. Up to 6 people!: $6.54
- Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket: $7.19
- Kyoto self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide: $8.61
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.23
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Walking tour, all the secrets of Podgorica: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Podgorica $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $40
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour: $84
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
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 Kyoto and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kyoto Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Podgorica?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto 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 Kyoto or Podgorica?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Kyoto or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Kyoto is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 27°C (81°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Podgorica. The autumn months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Kyoto is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kyoto usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
It's quite cold in Kyoto in the winter. In the winter, Kyoto is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kyoto in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Kyoto usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Kyoto usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Kyoto during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Kyoto is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 14°C (58°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 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 Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Podgorica. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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