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Cost of Living in Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor is a city in Montenegro, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,398 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $707 per month, or $687 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 89 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Kotor scores 78/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 88°F and winter highs around 52°F, with roughly 246 sunny days a year.
Kotor Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Kotor
How Kotor Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Kotor ranks in the top 16% for air quality, but sits in the bottom 8% for food scene. It is cheaper than 57% of them.
| Metric | Kotor | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,398 | #144 of 340 | #13 of 91 |
| Safety | 78/100 | #69 of 340 | #36 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 48/100 | #289 of 340 | #87 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 89 Mbps | #249 of 340 | #76 of 91 |
| Walkability | 68/100 | #110 of 340 | #69 of 91 |
| Public transit | 20/100 | #257 of 340 | #85 of 91 |
| Food scene | 55/100 | #316 of 340 | #85 of 91 |
| Air quality | 90/100 | #53 of 340 | #24 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Kotor
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Kotor.
- Antalya, Turkey — $1,075/mo, 23% cheaper, safety 72/100
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — $1,101/mo, 21% cheaper, safety 72/100
- Bansko, Bulgaria — $849/mo, 39% cheaper, safety 80/100
Kotor FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Kotor?
A single person should budget around $1,398 per month in Kotor, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $2,521 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in Kotor?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Kotor averages $707 per month, dropping to about $687 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,413.
Is Kotor safe?
Kotor scores 78/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 75/100.
How fast is the internet in Kotor?
Median download speeds in Kotor are around 89 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 15 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Montenegro offer a digital nomad visa?
Montenegro does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Kotor?
Kotor sees summer highs around 88°F and winter highs near 52°F, with about 246 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 90 days.
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