Which place is cheaper, Boston or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Boston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Boston, 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: Podgorica or Boston?
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.
Boston
Boston is one of the oldest and most historic cities in New England. It is also the capital of the state of Massachusetts and the largest city in the region. The city proper covers 48 square miles and has a population of more than 600,000. The Greater Boston area has 4.5 million people and is the tenth largest metropolitan area in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best 10-Day Tours in United States of America, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica $112Boston $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is $112, while the average daily cost in Boston is $255. 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 Podgorica and Boston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica $49Boston $166
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica $98Boston $332
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Boston
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Boston? 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Boston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica $21Boston $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $22
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Sedan Car: $34
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $41
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port: $47
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Boston
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Boston are as follows:
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Taxi$35
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Subway Daily Pass$9.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boston:
- Private Departure Transfer to Boston Airport BOS: $28
- Private Arrival Transfer from (BOS) Boston Airport: $28
- Cruiseport Boston to Boston Airport (BOS) - Departure Transfer: $38
- Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) to Flynn Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Boston Airport(BOS) to Flynn Cruiseport Boston - Arrival Transfer: $38
- Transfer in private vehicle from Boston Airport (BOS) to City Downtown: $69
- Transfer in private vehicle from Boston Downtown to Boston Airport (BOS): $69
- Boston to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) - Departure Private Transfer: $79
- Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Boston - Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Departure Private Transfer Boston to Boston Airport BOS Business-Luxury Vehicle: $84
- Private Transfer from Boston City Hotels to Newport Cruise Port: $88
- Private transfer: Boston to Boston Airport (BOS): $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Boston?
Prices for flights to both Boston and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica $43Boston $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Boston
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Boston.
- AM Coffee Walks with Salem Food Tours: $34
- Boston's North End Pizza & History Walking Food Tour: $49
- North End Pizza Tour with 3 Slices and Cannoli: $55
- Boston Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- North End Food Experience with Pizza, Meats & Cheese: $75
- Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise on Boston Harbor: $77
- Boston's North End Small Group Food Tour : $81
- Ultimate Boston Food Tour: North End & Boston Public Market: $89
- Ultimate Food Tour of North End & Public Market: $89
- Union Square, Somerville Neighborhood Food Tour: $90
- Boston Harbor: Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $108
- Local Gems of the South End Neighborhood Food Tour: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica $22Boston $33
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Boston
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Boston are as follows:
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Two Tickets to Celtics Game$101
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Duck Tour$32
Tours and Activities in Boston
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Boston are as follows:
- Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem: $5.00
- Underground Railroad Audio App Self-Guided Tour: $5.00
- Self Guided "Historic Boston Downtown Freedom Trail" Audio/GPS Walking Tour: $5.00
- Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Boston: $5.95
- Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem: $5.99
- Self-Guided Freedom Trail Walking Audio Tour w/ App: $5.99
- App Self-guided tours with Audioguide Boston: $6.46
- Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour: $7.75
- Self-Guided Boston's Beacon Hill Underground Railroad Audio Tour Walking Tour: $7.75
- Boston History and Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Boston's History and Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- City History and Highlights Audio App Walking Tour: $7.99
For more ideas for your next trip, check out Free Things to Do in Boston, Must-See Monuments and Memorials In Boston, and The Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica $21Boston $27
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Boston
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Boston:
- Boston Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns: $30
- Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl : $34
- Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures: $35
- History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail: $59
- Boston Small-Group Freedom Trail History Tour Pub Crawl: $60
- Boston Signature Guided Brewery Tour: $105
- Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Boston, we can see that Boston is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica is in Europe and Boston is in North America, 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 Boston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Boston 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Boston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Boston?
Boston has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Boston, 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 Podgorica or Boston?
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 Podgorica or Boston in the Summer?
Both Boston and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Boston in the summer for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Podgorica is a little warmer than Boston in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Boston fluctuates around 73°F (23°C).
It's quite sunny in Boston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Boston during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Boston receives 304 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Boston. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Boston receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Boston 73°F (23°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Boston in the Autumn?
Both Boston and Podgorica during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Boston for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Podgorica is a little warmer than Boston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Boston averages at about 54°F (12°C).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Boston. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Boston receives 194 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Boston. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Boston receives 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Boston 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Boston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Boston. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Boston because of the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in Boston can be very cold. In January, Podgorica is generally much warmer than Boston. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Boston fluctuates around 29°F (-2°C).
Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Boston during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Boston receives 153 hours of full sun in the winter.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Boston. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Boston receives 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Boston 29°F (-2°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Boston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Boston. Also, the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Boston this time of year.
Podgorica is much warmer than Boston in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Boston fluctuates around 48°F (9°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Boston. In the spring, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Boston. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Boston receives 225 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Boston. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Boston receives 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Boston 48°F (9°C)
Typical Weather for Boston and Podgorica
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 inches (95 mm) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 inches (108 mm) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
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