Lima vs Podgorica: cost of living for digital nomads
Lima, Peru and Podgorica, Montenegro, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Podgorica is about 3% cheaper than Lima for a month of nomad living ($1,165 vs $1,200).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $450 in Podgorica against $540 in Lima.
- Podgorica scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Podgorica: 120 Mbps typical against 80 Mbps.
- Lima is arid; Podgorica is mediterranean.
Lima wins 1 of the measured lines; Podgorica wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lima or Podgorica?
Podgorica is cheaper: about $1,165/month against $1,200/month in Lima, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lima or Podgorica?
Podgorica scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for Lima.
Which has faster internet, Lima or Podgorica?
Podgorica has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 80 Mbps in Lima.
| Line | Lima | Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,200 | $1,165 |
| Rent | $540 | $450 |
| Food | $340 | $330 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $100 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 120 |
| Climate | arid | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Lima November 4, 2026, Podgorica September 11, 2026.