Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Sydney?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sydney or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney 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: Sydney or Podgorica?
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
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 Australia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $278Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $278, 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 Sydney and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $104Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $208Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Sydney 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: Sydney Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $15Podgorica $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$13
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Taxi to Airport$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay: $23
- Shuttle Transfer from Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay to Sydney Airport: $23
- Sydney Airport to White Bay Port transfer: $27
- Sydney Port Private Departure Transfer: City Hotel to Cruise Port: $29
- Private Departure Transfer: Sydney Airport: $33
- Private Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport: $33
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $36
- Private Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port: $39
- Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Sydney International Airport to/from Sydney One Way Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Kembla Cruise Port to Sydney Airport (SYD): $53
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 Sydney or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Sydney 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 daySydney $45Podgorica $43
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.64
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Lunch Special$9.91
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.91
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Meat Pies$3.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- VIVID Dinner Cruise with Complimentary Drink on Arrival: $36
- Vivid Sydney Harbor Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $46
- Christmas in July Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $57
- Twilight Dinner Cruise (1.5 hour): $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise: $59
- Kids Cooking Classes: $64
- Small Group Refugee Chef Dinner Banquet at Bohemian Cafe: $64
- Sydney Harbour Sunset Premium Dinner Cruise 2 Hours: $66
- Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $69
- Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $32Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$30
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$126
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Powerhouse Museum$9.94
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Spirits of Sydney - Self Guided Ghost Tour of the Rocks Area: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Australia: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $11
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Secret Laneways Scavenger Hunt Adventure Game: $17
- Botanic Garden Self-Guided Adventure Hunt for Kids: $17
- Australian National Maritime Museum: All-Inclusive Ticket: $17
- Unlock The Rocks Scavenger Hunt Adventure Game: $17
- Australian National Maritime Museum Entry Ticket - See it All: $17
- Allianz Stadium Guided Walking Tour: $17
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 daySydney $15Podgorica $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Haunted Pub Tour with Local Guide: $21
- Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour with a Licensed Guide: $26
- Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $30
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $30
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting: $56
- Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $56
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $77
- Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $84
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- Northern Beaches Brewery Tour and Tasting: $122
- Hunter Valley Wine Tasting + Lunch Guided Day Tour : $133
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 Sydney and Podgorica, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Podgorica is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Podgorica?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Sydney 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 Sydney or Podgorica?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Sydney is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Podgorica has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Sydney or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Podgorica. The summer months attract visitors to Sydney because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Sydney is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sydney in January average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sydney usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Sydney usually receives more rain than Podgoricain July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 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 January and JulySydney 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Podgorica. The hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
In April, Sydney is generally around the same temperature as Podgoricain October. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 19°C (65°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Sydney often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgoricain October. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Sydney receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sydney usually gets less rain in April than Podgoricain October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 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 April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Sydney for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Sydney is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 12°C (53°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Sydney gets 208 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 July, Sydney usually receives less rain than Podgoricain January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 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 July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Sydney during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Sydney in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Sydney is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sydney in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Sydney. In the spring, Sydney often gets more sunshine than Podgoricain April. Sydney gets 240 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. Sydney usually gets less rain in October than Podgoricain April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 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 October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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