VanBasket Montenegro

Food Prices in Montenegro — November 2026

Name: Montenegro — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-5%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Montenegro is close to the world average (index 95). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +2.5% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk +1.2%
Eggs +19.6%
Chicken +3.0%
Rice and cereals −6.9%
Water +6.6%
Cheese −4.7%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +17.2%
Beer −0.5%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Montenegro

Montenegro

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Lebanon 95 -5%

Uruguay 95 -5%

Costa Rica 95 -5%

Poland 96 -4%

Philippines 93.2 -6.8%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Montenegro?

Food in Montenegro is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 95 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Montenegro per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Montenegro you can expect to spend around $285. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 95 (world = 100).

How does Montenegro compare to similar countries?

Montenegro has a VanBasket Index of 95. Similar or nearby countries: Lebanon, Uruguay, Costa Rica.

How often is the food price data for Montenegro updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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