Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna 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: Vienna or Podgorica?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, 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 Vienna and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Vienna 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
- CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena Airport(VIE)-Viena City : $35
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City - Viena Airport (VIE): $35
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
- Private Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $44
- Private One Way Transfer from Vienna Hotels to Vienna Airport: $44
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $49
- Transfer in Private Minivan Viena Airport (VIE)-Viena City : $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Vienna 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 dayVienna €33Podgorica €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.21
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.87
- Detective Trail Mystery tour for the whole family: $8.02
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.02
- Walking Tour of the MuseumsQuartier with Guide: $8.56
- Vienna Cathedral District Audio Tour (EN) (NO Ticket): $8.80
- Walking Around Hofburg Palace In-App Audio Tour (EN): $8.80
- Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket: $9.09
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 dayVienna €17Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
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 Vienna and Podgorica, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Podgorica?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Podgorica. The summer months attract visitors to Vienna because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Vienna is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the summer, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Vienna is cooler than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In October, Vienna usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 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 OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Vienna during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vienna. In the winter, Vienna is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vienna in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vienna usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Podgorica. Many visitors come to Vienna in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Vienna is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 13°C (55°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Vienna usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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