Which place is cheaper, Miami or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Miami?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Miami, 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 Miami?
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.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica $112Miami $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is $112, while the average daily cost in Miami is $206. 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 Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica $49Miami $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica $98Miami $264
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Miami? 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 Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica $21Miami $38
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Train Transfer to South Florida Cities: $20
- Miami International Airport: One-Way Transfer to Miami: $24
- Transfers Airports Miami, Ft. Lauderdale Port Mía Everglades: $25
- 50 min Everglades Airboat, Photo & Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Miami Airport to Hotel or Port of Miami: $35
- Miami Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise, Point-to-Point.: $36
- Miami or Ft Lauderdale: Train Transfer to Orlando Airport: $39
- From Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer: $40
- Miami Int'l Airport: Private 1-Way Transfer to Miami Port: $48
- Private One Way Transfer: Miami Airport (MIA) to/from Miami: $55
- From Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer: $57
- Key West Transfer with Hotel Pickup and Upgrades: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami 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 $43Miami $41
Typical Food Prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $64
- Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Little Havana Walking Food Tour: $75
- South Beach Miami Food & Fun Art Deco Food Tour : $79
- Wynwood Walls Art District Food Tour: $80
- Mango's Tropical Cafe Dinner & Show: $98
- Mango's Dinner and Show Ticket: $98
- Miami Dinner Party w/ Night Club Experience: $100
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $124
- Ukrainian cooking class in Miami: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica $22Miami $31
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
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Haunted a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour : $5.94
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Miami Beach: Self-Guided Walking Tour With Audio Guide: $7.30
- Haunted Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $7.30
- Private Sightseeing Audio Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $7.99
- Sights of Downtown a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Luggage Storage and Cruise Lounge Area: $8.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Miami: $8.72
- Miami Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Miami Marlins Baseball Game Ticket at loandepot Park: $9.25
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Little Havana: $10
- Audio Tour of Downtown, South Beach, and Wynwood: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica $21Miami $22
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Miami Bar Crawl: $25
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Small-Group Brewery Golf Cart Tour of Wynwood with a Local Guide: $59
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Bar Crawl: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Miami, we can see that Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami 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 Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Miami?
Miami has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Miami, 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 Miami?
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 Miami in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Miami. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Miami because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Miami in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Miami fluctuates around 83°F (28°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Miami this time of the year. In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Miami during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
Miami receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Miami. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Miami 83°F (28°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Miami in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Miami. Additionally, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Miami this time of year.
In the autumn, Podgorica is much colder than Miami. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Miami averages at about 78°F (26°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Miami. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Miami. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 275 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Miami. Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Miami. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Miami 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Miami in the Winter?
Both Miami and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Miami for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Podgorica is generally much colder than Miami. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Miami fluctuates around 67°F (20°C).
It's quite sunny in Miami. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Miami during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 243 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Miami. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Miami receives 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Miami 67°F (20°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Miami in the Spring?
Both Miami and Podgorica during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Miami in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Podgorica is much colder than Miami in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Miami fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).
In Miami, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Miami. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 300 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Miami. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Miami receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Miami 75°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Miami and Podgorica
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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