Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Stockholm?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Stockholm or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Stockholm and Podgorica can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Stockholm or Podgorica?
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
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 Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStockholm $169Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $169, 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 Stockholm and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $96Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $192Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm 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: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $20Podgorica $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Train Transfer between City and Arlanda Airport: $21
- Skavsta Airport Bus Transfer: $26
- Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Stockholm Port to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $37
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Bromma Airport BMA: $37
- Stockholm Hotels to Nynashamn Cruise Port Private Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Arlanda Airport (ARN): $39
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Port to Stockholm hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from Stockholm hotels to Stockholm Cruise Port: $41
- Stockholm hotel to Stockholm Port Departure Private Transfer: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $98
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Stockholm 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 dayStockholm $36Podgorica $43
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$9.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Food Tour: $102
- Stockholm Food Tour: $103
- Stockholm Walking Food Tour With Small Group: $119
- From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Stockholm $25Podgorica $22
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Free Walking Tour in Stockholm: $0.93
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Stockholm (Old Town and Surroundings): $3.28
- Walking Tour: Modern Stockholm City: $4.17
- Walking Tour Stockholm Old Town: $4.17
- Tour a pie Estocolmo la Ciudad Vieja: $4.63
- Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Gamla Stan's Landmarks and legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $6.20
- Stockholm City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
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 dayStockholm $26Podgorica $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $282
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $284
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Podgorica, we can see that Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Podgorica?
Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Stockholm for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Stockholm is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 18°C (64°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Stockholm, it's very sunny this time of the year. Stockholm usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Stockholm gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Stockholm usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JulyStockholm 18°C (64°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Podgorica. The autumn months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Stockholm is much colder than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Stockholm often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Stockholm gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Stockholm usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Stockholm gets 50 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 OctoberStockholm 8°C (46°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
It's quite cold in Stockholm in the winter. In the winter, Stockholm is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Stockholm in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Stockholm usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Stockholm gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 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 JanuaryStockholm -3°C (27°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Stockholm during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Stockholm is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 5°C (41°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Stockholm often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Stockholm gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Stockholm usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 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 AprilStockholm 5°C (41°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Stockholm
| Stockholm | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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