Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seoul or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Seoul and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Podgorica?
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $109Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $109, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $112. 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 Seoul and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $55Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $110Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Seoul 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: Seoul Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $16Podgorica $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.69
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Short Taxi Ride$5.16
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Metro Ride$0.99
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- From Half-Day MBC Dae Jang Geum Park Transfer: $55
- Transfer Service from Gimpo Airport to Hotel City: $57
- From Everland Admission Ticket with Transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-5 pax): $80
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City - Gimpo Airport (1-5 pax): $80
- Seoul Incheon International Airport to from Incheon Private Transfer: $85
- Seoul Airport: Private Departure Transfer from Seoul City Center: $87
- Private Airport Transfer : Gimpo airport to/from Seoul (1~7pax): $95
- Private Gimpo Airport Transfer to Seoul and Vice Versa: $95
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
- Incheon Airport Private Transfer between Seoul City: $98
- Private Airport Transfer : Incheon airport to/from Seoul(~7 pax): $99
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Seoul 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 daySeoul $30Podgorica $43
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.42
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Waffle$0.74
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Dippin' Dots$1.47
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Chicken Fried Rice$4.05
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Chicken Stick$1.47
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.40
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Lunch Buffet$4.42
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Donut$0.74
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Mushroom Burger$3.83
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.43
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Udon & Sushi$5.16
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Fresh Burger$3.54
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.32
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.69
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Fried Rice$4.05
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Vietnamese Dinner$7.00
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$7.00
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Donut$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Korean Cooking @ Seoul Cooking Club!: $0.11
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $37
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $48
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $58
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Half Day Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 landMarks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $27Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.90
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Movie Ticket$5.90
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Kimchi Museum$2.21
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul: $7.00
- Seoul Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.20
- [NEWTRO ART TOUR] Media art museum & walking tour: $8.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Figure Museum W Ticket (내국인 불가): $11
- Seoul Job Experience Theme Park Ticket for Kid (내국인 불가): $13
- Dongdaemun City Tour Bus(내국인불가): $14
- 63 Aqua Planet and 63 Building Seoul Observatory Tickets: $14
- Seoul : Guided Consultation Tour (Filler, Cosmetic Surgery): $16
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Private Half-Day Tour: $19
- Virtual Tour of Korean Demilitarized Zone: $19
- Seoul Myeongdong Catholic Church Historic Private Walking Tour: $20
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Podgorica $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $11
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $43
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $81
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 comparing the travel costs between Seoul and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Seoul is in Asia and Podgorica is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seoul Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Podgorica?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Seoul 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 Seoul 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 Seoul or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seoul this time of year.
In July, Seoul is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 26°C (78°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Seoul. In July, Seoul usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 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 JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Seoul during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Seoul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Seoul is cooler than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seoul. In the autumn, Seoul often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Seoul gets 204 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. Seoul usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 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 OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Podgorica. Many visitors come to Seoul in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Seoul can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Seoul is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seoul in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Seoul usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Seoul gets 163 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, Seoul usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 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 JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Podgorica. Most visitors come to Seoul for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Seoul is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 13°C (55°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seoul this time of the year. In the spring, Seoul often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Seoul usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 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 AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Seoul
| Seoul | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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