Which place is cheaper, Managua or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Managua?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Managua, 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 Managua?
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.
Managua
Managua is the capital, and largest city in Nicaragua. The economy is generally centered around the trade of coffee, cotton, and other types of agriculture. It also is a textile capital for the area. Managua is also a very reasonably priced destination in Central America. Restaurants and hotels are quite affordable and you'll find all kinds of international cuisine around the city. Transportation is also incredibly affordable and you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised at the cost of intercity bus rides.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Managua €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Managua is €51. 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 Managua in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Managua €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Managua €42
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Managua
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Managua? 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 Managua Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Managua €18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat Airport (TIV): $136
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Managua
Also for Managua, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport private transfer from Managua.: $25
- Managua Augusto Sandino Airport(MGA) to Managua- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Managua to Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) - Departure Transfer: $33
- San Jorge Rivas Transfer: $47
- PRIVATE San Juan Del Sur Transfer: $56
- Granada: Managua to Granada Airport private transfer: $64
- Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) to Managua-Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Transfer from and To Poneloya or Las Peñitas Beach- Leon, Nicaragua: $68
- Private Transfer from Managua Augusto Airport to Corinto Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Managua City Hotels to Corinto Cruise Port: $71
- Rivas: Managua to Rivas Airport private transfer: $75
- Managua-Leon: Airport private transfer from to Managua /Leon: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Managua?
Prices for flights to both Managua 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 €41Managua €16
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Managua €15
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
Tours and Activities in Managua
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Managua.
- Private lava tour-Masaya Volcano from Managua: $49
- Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $53
- Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $60
- Granada Isletas and City tour: $68
- PRIVATE Laguna de apoyo day pass + masaya volcano lava tour: $70
- PRIVATE Boat ride + Colonial city tour at Granada+Catarina lookout: $80
- PRIVATE Day trip Granada Isletas +Colonial City tour from Managua: $80
- Managua City Tour: $84
- PRIVATE Boat tour + Granada City +Masaya Volcano Night Tour : $85
- full tour Somoto Canyon Nicaragua: $86
- PRIVATE Boat tour+Granada City and Catarina lookout from Managua: $88
- Managua City Tour: $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Managua €10
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 Podgorica and Managua, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Managua much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica is in Europe and Managua is in Central 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 Managua would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Managua 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 Managua.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Podgorica Expensive? and Is Managua Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Managua?
Managua has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Managua, 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 Managua?
Podgorica has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Managua experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Podgorica or Managua in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Managua. The warm climate attracts visitors to Managua throughout the year.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Managua in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Managua fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In the summer, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Managua. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 175 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Managua. Podgorica usually gets less rain in July than Managua. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Managua receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Managua in the Autumn?
Both Managua and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Managua because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Podgorica is much colder than Managua. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Managua averages at about 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Managua during autumn. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Managua. It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In October, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Managua. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Managua receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Managua in the Winter?
Both Managua and Podgorica during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Managua year-round.
In January, Podgorica is generally much colder than Managua. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Managua fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Managua, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Managua. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 244 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Managua. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Managua receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Managua 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Managua in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Managua. Managua attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Podgorica is much colder than Managua in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Managua fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Managua this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Managua during spring. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Managua. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Managua receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Managua 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Managua and Podgorica
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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