What budget for activities and outings Montenegro?
Heritage tourism is still not very developed, and there are no museum or transport passes as yet in Central Europe. But considering the low prices of public transport, it is really not worth paying attention. In Montenegro, you can "spend without counting the cost" because a parking space on the beach costs from 1 to 2 € in the afternoon. Very often the museums, in the capital or in the interior of the country, are free. As a general rule, count between 3 and 5 € your ticket for one of the big museums of Cetinje, Kotor or Podgorica.
Numerous sports activities are offered to you, with really interesting prices. A half-day of diving cannot exceed 35 €, and the rental of a sailboat 80 € per day. In the mountains, renting a mountain bike (15 € a day) or snowshoes (5 € a day) is quite easy. Rafting is also very popular. But the sport that is on the rise is skiing, with an interesting choice of winter sports resorts with very favorable rates: from 15 to 20 € for the lifts and rentals of alpine chalets at 300 € per week.
Prices are generally lower than in France, except for clothes. Wait until you get there to buy beach supplies, sports equipment and small electronics. Take advantage of this to have your computer repaired or your mobile phone reinforced, as the very competent workforce is much cheaper(served). Cigarettes are worth it because a third cheaper.
Entrance is usually free for girls. Otherwise the price is modest. Drinks are obviously more expensive than in the daytime, but not unaffordable either. Count 7 € for a cocktail, 5 € for a pint and 15 € for a bottle of whisky.
There are many rock and electro concerts that you can get into at the last minute, sometimes for free.
What budget to eat Montenegro?
You will find in Montenegro dishes for all budgets. Fish and seafood specialties are the best thing in the country, as they originate from the Adriatic Sea. All restaurants offer a wide range of roborative cuisine, whether it is seasoned meat or fish dishes. Portions are large, and don't hesitate to ask for a half portion of ćevapi (beef and pork rolls) or beef by weight (200 g to 1 kilo for heavy eaters). Prices have moved upmarket and in the seaside spots, they have aligned with Croatian and Italian neighbors. But in the lesser-rated resorts and in the interior of the country, you can get by for €10 a meal. In case of a gargantuan dish, don't be afraid to ask for a box to take the leftovers home, it's even quite popular.
Turkish coffee will cost you about 1 € served with a glass of still or sparkling water and sometimes ratluk, a kind of loukoum.
Espresso will cost between 1.30 € and 1.50 € depending on the establishment. In the same price range, try a real cappuccino or hot chocolate made from real chocolate. The other discovery is the fruit juices, very affordable and really tasty: kajsija (apricot) or borovnica (blueberry) are really top notch! Count 2 to 3 € for a rakija and 3 to 4 € for a Coca-Cola or a fruit juice.
On the other hand, the alcohols, even if they are well served, become expensive: from 3 to 4 € for a glass of local wine (red vranac, quite fruity), between 4 € and 5 € for a pint of lager.
You can pay incash or by credit card(kartica).
What is the budget for accommodation Montenegro?
There is a huge difference between hotels on the coast and those in the interior of the country, but in general, prices are now tending to align with those in Western Europe. On the coast, the current trend is to open huge luxury hotels and the price of a room can reach high levels: in Budva or Sveti Stefan, the price of a double room is negotiated around 130 € minimum in the summer period. For those with a small budget, the solution may be to find a room in a local's house, the quality/price ratio being generally much better if you have some negotiating skills. In the interior of the country, in tourist towns such as Durmitor or Žabljak, the prices are much lower: count 40-60 € for a double room. Nowadays, it is very advantageous to rent apartments, which are often very well equipped, and there is a growing offer of this type of accommodation.
Travel budget Montenegro and cost of living
Montenegro is no longer a very cheap country for everyday expenses; some restaurants and many hotels tend to match Western prices. Transportation can be even more expensive if you want to get off the beaten track, as it is often necessary to rent off-road vehicles to reach the more remote mountain areas. Montenegro is, on the other hand, particularly cheap when it comes to bus and train lines (for example, €3 between Podgorica and Nikšić). In fact, Montenegro can be divided into two for tourism: the coast where, especially in the mouths of Kotor, prices are close to those of the French Riviera, and the rest of the country which remains very affordable. Some ideas of prices before leaving: a local hamburger(pljeskavica) 1 to 2 €, a night in a hotel about 30 € per person in summer (50 in Budva or Tivat), a night in a private home between 10 and 20 €.
The tip is never included in the bill. It is therefore imperative to leave about 10% of the bill to the waiter. Unfortunately, the French do not necessarily have this reflex and can thus have a bad reputation with restaurant and tourism professionals. In cafés, it is acceptable to round up the amount to the nearest euro. Do as the Montenegrins do: say U redu ("or redou") to mean not to give change.
On the other hand, haggling is not really part of the customs except for negotiating the price of a room in a local's house and a cab fare which would seem exorbitant.
There are few taxes: prices are always inclusive of tax. For hotel nights, a local tax is added, of the order of 1 € per day and per person (this varies from one city to another).
