As of November 12, 2026, Bulgaria is cheaper than Montenegro for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $83 in Bulgaria against $87 in Montenegro, a gap of 5.3%. Over the past year Montenegro has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+4.4% after inflation, against +3.3%). Both sit at US advisory Level 1.
| Measure | Bulgaria | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $83 | $87 |
| Lean day | $39 | $41 |
| Comfortable day | $176 | $195 |
| Real change, 12 months | +3.3% | +4.4% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | −5.2% | −4.9% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.0 · Well set up | 3.7 · Workable |
| Index score | 67 | 65 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep | May, Jun, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Oct, Jan, Feb | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The cheapest country in the EU, now on the euro.
The catchEuro adoption in 2026 removed any currency play for euro earners and brought some price rounding.
Adriatic fjords and mountains, on the euro without being in the EU.
The catchCoastal prices in July and August approach Croatia's. Come in May, June or September.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.