As of November 12, 2026, Montenegro is cheaper than Romania for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $87 in Montenegro against $88 in Romania, a gap of 0.2%. Over the past year Romania has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+5.2% after inflation, against +4.4%). Both sit at US advisory Level 1.
| Measure | Montenegro | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $87 | $88 |
| Lean day | $41 | $41 |
| Comfortable day | $195 | $186 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.4% | +5.2% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +9.9% |
| Versus 5-year average | −4.9% | −6.9% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 3.7 · Workable | 4.0 · Well set up |
| Index score | 65 | 66 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep | May, Jun, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Oct | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
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.
Transylvania, painted monasteries and fast internet, at half western European prices.
The catchTrains are slow, and the leu is tightly managed against the euro, so big swings are rare.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.