Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Saint John's €206
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Saint John's 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Saint John's €111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Saint John's €222
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Saint John's? 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 €20Saint John's €16
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 Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus€1.41
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Taxi From Airport€6.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 €41Saint John's €63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Saint John's €96
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 Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu€2.78
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Saint John's €17
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 Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 Saint John's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Saint John's?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
Podgorica has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Podgorica or Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Saint John's. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Podgorica is around the same temperature as Saint John's. Typically, the summer temperatures in Podgorica in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Saint John's. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In October, Podgorica is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 17°C (63°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John's. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Podgorica is much colder than Saint John's in the winter. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Saint John's. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Podgorica during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
In the spring, Podgorica is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the spring temperatures in Podgorica in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Saint John's averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Saint John's. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Saint John's | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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