Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Naples or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Podgorica, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Naples or Podgorica?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaples €129Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €129, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €105. 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 Naples and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Naples and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Naples 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: Naples Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Naples Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Naples Maritime Station: $5.35
- Naples Porta Nolana: Train Transfer from/to Pompei: $16
- From Train Transfer to/from Sorrento: $16
- Naples Porta Nolana: Train Transfer from/to Ercolano Scavi: $16
- From Transfer to Mount Vesuvius by Bus: $21
- Vesuvius easy Transfer: $25
- Naples Departure Transfer: Central Naples to Cruise Port: $26
- Naples Cruise Port to Central Naples Arrival Transfer: $26
- Private transfer car from Naples train station to the center: $26
- Naples Airport (NAP) to Naples hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- From Bus Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport: $27
- Naples Airport Private Departure Transfer: $29
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
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Naples 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 dayNaples €40Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples €30Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Monuments and Historic District Self-Guided Tour: $4.27
- Pompeii Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.27
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.35
- Napoli: Entrance Tickets to Sant'Anna dei Lombardi Complex: $6.42
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.99
- Naples Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- San Lorenzo Maggiore and Neapolis Sotterrata Ticket: $9.62
- Città della Scienza Interactive Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- National Archaeological Museum Self-Guided 3D Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Castel Sant'Elmo Ticket and Pemcards: $11
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: $8.17
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples €21Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
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: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Podgorica, we can see that Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Podgorica?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Naples 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 Naples 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 Naples or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and Podgorica. The summer months attract visitors to Naples because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Naples is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Naples in July average around 23°C (74°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Naples, it's very sunny this time of the year. Naples usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Naples gets 313 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Naples usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Naples gets 26 mm (1 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 JulyNaples 23°C (74°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Naples or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Naples as well as Podgorica. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
In October, Naples is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 17°C (63°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Naples often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Naples receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Naples usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 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 OctoberNaples 17°C (63°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Naples or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Naples is a little warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Naples usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during winter. Naples gets 115 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. It's quite rainy in Naples. In January, Naples usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuaryNaples 8°C (47°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Naples or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Naples during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Naples in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Naples is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Naples in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Naples often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Naples gets 189 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. Naples usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 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 AprilNaples 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Naples
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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