Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Santorini?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santorini or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini 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: Santorini or Podgorica?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €175Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €175, 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 Santorini and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €93Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €186Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Santorini 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €28Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From or To Santorini Airport Designed By You: $15
- One-Way Transfer to/from the Port or Airport: $15
- Economy Roundtrip Transfer Santorini Airport ( Max 4 stop ): $15
- Santorini transfer service: $15
- Santorini Private Transfer From or To Airport: $16
- Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport: $17
- Shared Transfer From Airport and Port to Santorini: $17
- Shuttle Transfers From or To Santorini Port: $21
- Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Airport To All Destinations: $22
- Private Transfer Santorini: $22
- Departure Private Transfer Santorini to Santorini Airport JTR by Sedan Car: $23
- Santorini : Economy Private transfer to all destinations: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $250
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $154
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $116
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $106
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $97
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Santorini 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 daySantorini €48Podgorica €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $69
- Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner: $69
- Volcanic Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $80
- Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music: $91
- Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise: $96
- Santorini Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Nea Kameni Visit: $98
- Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $107
- Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise Including Dinner on Board: $108
- The Aegean Cooking Class: $109
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $120
- Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Drinks: $120
- Fira: 4-Hour Walking Food Tour With Tastings: $123
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Podgorica
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Podgorica.
- Hard Rock Cafe Podgorica with Set Lunch or Dinner: $17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €36Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Authentic A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oia: $6.99
- Megalochori: Lost Atlantis 9D Experience Museum Entry Ticket: $15
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site Entry Ticket: $16
- Oia Sunset Daily Tour: $16
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $27
- Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit: $28
- Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia): $33
- Santorini Volcano Tour: $37
- Santorini Volcano & Hot Springs Tour : $40
- Santorini Volcano Half Day Tour: $44
- Mesa Gonia, Pyrgos and Oia Tour: $44
- Ferry Ticket to Paros or Naxos with Hotel Pickup: $45
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: $331
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $194
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $155
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $56
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $92
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $278
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $224
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $178
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $206
- Family Adventures in A Journey of Discovery: $205
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €26Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $60
- Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset: $62
- Fira Town Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $75
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini : $76
- Notos Day Tour through History & Wine Tasting: $98
- Santorini 4 Hour Private Oia Tour & Wine Tasting : $104
- Wine Tour with Sunset in Oia: $105
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting from Fira: $109
- Wine Tour Santorini: $118
- 3-Hour Wine Tasting in Santorini : $125
- Small Group Local Wine Tasting Tour In Santorini : $131
- Wine tasting and Carving lesson in Santorini: $131
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $92
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $105
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $119
- 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 Santorini and Podgorica, we can see that Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Podgorica?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Santorini 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.