Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Costa de Prata?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Costa de Prata, 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 Costa de Prata?
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.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
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 Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Costa de Prata €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Costa de Prata? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Costa de Prata €53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata 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 €41Costa de Prata €44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Costa de Prata €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: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Costa de Prata €8.13
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 Podgorica and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata 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 Costa de Prata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa de Prata 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 Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Podgorica or Costa de Prata?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Podgorica or Costa de Prata in the Summer?
Both Costa de Prata and Podgorica during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Podgorica is a little warmer than Costa de Prata. Typically, the summer temperatures in Podgorica in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Costa de Prata, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the summer, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Costa de Prata. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun.
Podgorica usually gets more rain in July than Costa de Prata. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Costa de Prata.
In October, Podgorica is generally around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 17°C (63°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Costa de Prata during autumn. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Costa de Prata receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Costa de Prata.
Podgorica is much colder than Costa de Prata in the winter. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Podgorica often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Costa de Prata. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Costa de Prata. Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Costa de Prata. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
Both Costa de Prata and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Podgorica is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata. Typically, the spring temperatures in Podgorica in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 15°C (59°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa de Prata. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Costa de Prata during spring. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Costa de Prata. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Costa de Prata | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.