Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Podgorica, 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: Salzburg or Podgorica?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €155Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €105. 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 Salzburg and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Podgorica? 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $55
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $55
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $65
- Private transfer: Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Salzburg : $65
- Private transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport (SZG): $65
- Private Salzburg Airport luxury transfers to Salzburg city&Hotels: $65
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $90
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $91
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg €41Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $106
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Cathedral Entry Ticket with Audio Guide Option: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- Sound of Music Sightseeing Walk with Audio Guide: $6.99
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $8.02
- Mirabell Palace and Surroundings Audio Tour: $8.52
- Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Salzburg Cathedral: Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
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: $8.17
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $185
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 Salzburg and Podgorica, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Podgorica?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Podgorica, 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 Salzburg or Podgorica?
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 Salzburg or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Salzburg is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Salzburg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Salzburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In October, Salzburg is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (52°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Salzburg usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Podgorica. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Salzburg. Salzburg is much colder than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Podgorica. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Salzburg is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Salzburg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Salzburg usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Salzburg
| Salzburg | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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