Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Setubal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Setubal 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 Setubal and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Podgorica?
Setubal
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySetubal €123Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €123, 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 Setubal and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Setubal 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: Setubal Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $22
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Paragliding experience near Lisbon with transfers from Lisbon: $148
- Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $197
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Setubal or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Setubal 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 daySetubal €35Podgorica €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Setubal €12Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Evora Highlights Walking Tour Audio and GPS Guided: $7.59
- Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenáculo: E-ticket with Audio: $17
- Boat Tour - Arrábida Coves: $38
- Kayak tour from Sesimbra to Ribeira do Cavalo Beach, passing through the caves: $38
- Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra: $38
- Setúbal: Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour: $40
- Arrábida: Rock Climbing Experience: $43
- Évora Private Walking Tour, By Local Guide: $44
- Small Group Kayak Tour along Sesimbra - Arrábida Natural Park: $44
- Tour to the caves of Sesimbra: $44
- 4x4 Tour to the Wonders of Cabo Espichel : $49
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: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySetubal €10Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Jeep Tour through Arrábida Azeitão and Wine Tasting: $56
- Monsaraz and Wine Tasting Tour from Évora: $71
- Alentejo Wine Tour from Évora: $76
- Sesimbra: Half-Day Tour to Arrabida with Wine Tasting: $106
- Wine Tour, discovering the famous Setúbal Moscatel: $137
- Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour from Lisbon : $152
- Private Wine Tour from Lisbon to Arrábida: Wine & Cheese Tasting: $170
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 Setubal and Podgorica, we can see that Setubal 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 Setubal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Setubal 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 Setubal Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Setubal or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Setubal. When comparing the sizes of Setubal 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 Setubal or Podgorica?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Setubal or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Setubal during the summer are popular places to visit.
Setubal is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Setubal. In the summer, Setubal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySetubal 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Podgorica.
In the autumn, Setubal is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Setubal in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Setubal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Setubal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during autumn. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Setubal usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSetubal 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Podgorica.
In January, Setubal is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 12°C (53°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Setubal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Setubal usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySetubal 12°C (53°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Setubal is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Setubal usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSetubal 16°C (60°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Setubal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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