Which place is cheaper, Seattle or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Seattle?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Seattle, 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 Seattle?
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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Anchorage.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica $112Seattle $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is $112, while the average daily cost in Seattle is $205. 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 Seattle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica $49Seattle $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica $98Seattle $240
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Seattle
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Seattle? 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 Seattle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica $21Seattle $30
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 Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
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Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
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Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- One-Way Transfer: Cruise Piers to Airport : $28
- One-Way Transfer: SeaTac Hotels to Seattle Cruise Terminals : $33
- Private Arrival Transfer In Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) : $40
- Private One-way Airport Transfer(Seattle Airport To/From Seattle): $58
- Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) to Seattle - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $74
- Private Transfer from Seattle hotels to Smith Cove Terminal : $74
- Seattle Airport (SEA) to Smith Cove Terminal - Arrival Transfer: $74
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle Airport (SEA) - Departure Transfer: $74
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle Hotels Arrival Private Transfer : $74
- One-Way Private Transfer from Seattle Airport: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle 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 $43Seattle $51
Typical Food Prices in Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Secret Food Tours Seattle: $65
- Seattle Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market- 2 Hours: $67
- Eat Around the World Seattle Food Tour: $69
- International District Food Tour: $69
- Street Food Tour of South Lake Union: $75
- Secret Food Tours: Seattle Pike Place Market: $85
- Pike Place Market Food Tour: $99
- Small Group Cooking Class: $138
- Private Seattle Cooking Class with a Chef in Her Home: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica $22Seattle $16
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 Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- Space Needle Park Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.49
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Seattle by Crazy Dash: $10
- Downtown Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $13
- Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Seattle Mariners Baseball Game Ticket at T Mobile Park: $15
- Seattle bakery walk tour: $19
- National Nordic Museum Entry Ticket: $20
- Smith Tower Straight Up Observatory Access Ticket: $22
- Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour: $26
- MoPOP Entry Ticket: $27
- Woodland Park Zoo Day Admission Ticket: $28
- Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica $21Seattle $16
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 Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $38
- Where the Hops Grow! Yakima Brewery Tour : $40
- Woodinville Wine Country: Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Woodinville Wine Country: Artisan Hill Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Brewery and Restaurant Tour of Historic Seattle Neighborhood: $109
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour : $120
- From Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting: $262
- Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour: $263
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Seattle, we can see that Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seattle 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 Seattle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Seattle?
Seattle has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Seattle, 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle in the Summer?
Both Seattle and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seattle this time of year.
In July, Podgorica is generally a little warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 26°C (80°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 67°F (19°C).
It's quite sunny in Seattle. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Seattle during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Seattle. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 0.9 inches (22 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Seattle 67°F (19°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Seattle in the Autumn?
Both Seattle and Podgorica during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Seattle for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Podgorica is a little warmer than Seattle in the autumn. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Seattle fluctuates around 54°F (12°C).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Seattle. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 143 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Seattle. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Seattle 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Seattle in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Seattle. Also, many visitors come to Seattle in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Podgorica is around the same temperature as Seattle. Typically, the winter temperatures in Podgorica in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Seattle averages at about 42°F (5°C).
Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Seattle during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
Seattle receives a lot of rain in the winter. Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Seattle. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 5.4 inches (136 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Seattle 42°F (5°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Seattle in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Seattle. Also, most visitors come to Seattle for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Podgorica is generally a little warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 14°C (58°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seattle. In the spring, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Seattle. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 212 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Seattle. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 2.5 inches (64 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Seattle 51°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for Seattle and Podgorica
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 inches (136 mm) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4 inches (102 mm) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (47 mm) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) |
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