Is there an IKEA in Montenegro, and what does furnishing a flat cost? No: the nearest IKEA stores are in Belgrade, 441 km by road from Podgorica, and Zagreb, 717 km away. In Montenegrin shops in September 2026 a sofa bed cost a median 500 euros and a fridge-freezer 518.50 euros. Basic furniture and appliances for a two-bedroom flat come to about 7,140 euros at median prices.
The furniture prices are medians of the items listed by JYSK Montenegro, and the appliance prices medians of the models listed by the Podgorica electronics retailer Tehnoplus, both recorded on 25 September 2026, with prices including 21% VAT. Road distances were measured with OpenStreetMap routing.
Is there an IKEA in Montenegro?
No. IKEA runs a store in Belgrade, with planning studios in Novi Beograd and Novi Sad, and a store in Zagreb, but it has no country website or store for Montenegro. From Podgorica the drive to IKEA Belgrade is about 441 km, or 7.4 hours, and to IKEA Zagreb about 717 km, or 9.6 hours.
IKEA products still reach Montenegro in two ways: private resellers import them to order and deliver in about a week on their own terms and prices, or buyers drive to Belgrade and bring the goods back. Goods you bring back are an import: above the duty-free allowance for travellers you pay 21% VAT, and customs duty depends on where each product was made. The allowances are set out in our guide to customs on parcels and luggage.
What does furniture cost in Montenegro?
| Item | Items compared | Lowest | Median | Highest |
| Sofa bed | 21 | 250 € | 500 € | 1,300 € |
| Armchair | 26 | 90 € | 250 € | 400 € |
| Bed frame | 53 | 175 € | 350 € | 650 € |
| Mattress | 59 | 50 € | 320 € | 1,300 € |
| Wardrobe | 53 | 120 € | 400 € | 1,100 € |
| Bedside table | 23 | 25 € | 80 € | 180 € |
| Dining table | 53 | 80 € | 330 € | 1,100 € |
| Dining chair | 63 | 25 € | 100 € | 250 € |
| TV unit | 20 | 20 € | 227.50 € | 380 € |
| Desk | 41 | 25 € | 150 € | 380 € |
| Rug | 42 | 6 € | 48 € | 180 € |
| Ready-made curtain | 101 | 4.50 € | 20 € | 55 € |
Made-to-measure kitchens and wardrobes from local workshops are another option when standard sizes do not fit.
What do appliances cost?
| Appliance | Models compared | Lowest | Median | Highest |
| Fridge-freezer | 87 | 263.50 € | 518.50 € | 3,357.50 € |
| Front-loading washing machine | 75 | 220.50 € | 466.40 € | 1,929.50 € |
| Electric cooker | 28 | 233.75 € | 385.60 € | 646.00 € |
| Dishwasher | 42 | 240.17 € | 396.43 € | 658.75 € |
| Split air conditioner, inverter | 49 | 239.37 € | 623.05 € | 1,444.15 € |
| Electric water heater | 36 | 47.60 € | 198.05 € | 616.25 € |
In many Montenegrin flats air conditioning also heats: according to the 2023 census, only 14.2% of occupied homes have central heating. The budget below assumes two split units, for the living room and the main bedroom.
What does it cost to furnish a two-bedroom flat?
| Room | What is included | Cost at median prices |
| Living room | Sofa bed, armchair, TV unit, rug | 1,025.50 € |
| Two bedrooms | Two bed frames, two mattresses, two wardrobes, two bedside tables | 2,300.00 € |
| Dining | Table and four chairs | 730.00 € |
| Study corner | Desk | 150.00 € |
| Curtains | Six ready-made panels | 120.00 € |
| Appliances | Fridge-freezer, washing machine, cooker, water heater, two air conditioners | 2,814.65 € |
| Total | 7,140.15 € |
A dishwasher adds another 396.43 euros. Buying at the lowest listed prices, or mixing new and used items, can bring the total down by several thousand euros; what used furniture and appliances sell for, and how to buy safely, is in our guide to second-hand in Montenegro, and used items are listed in our second-hand category.
Delivery and assembly
Most shops deliver large items for a fee and some offer assembly. For flat-pack furniture, you can book an assembler through Glatko's furniture assembly services. Before you order, measure the stairwell, the lift and the door frames, because older buildings can have narrow stairs and small lifts.
If you are furnishing a flat to let, what furniture a tenant expects and how rental income is taxed are explained in our guide to renting out an apartment, and the rest of the monthly budget in our overview of the cost of living in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an IKEA in Montenegro? No. The nearest IKEA stores are in Belgrade, 441 km by road from Podgorica, and in Zagreb, 717 km away. IKEA products reach Montenegro through private resellers.
How far is the nearest IKEA from Podgorica? About 441 km, or 7.4 hours by road, to IKEA Belgrade.
How much does it cost to furnish a flat in Montenegro? About 7,140 euros for basic furniture and appliances for a two-bedroom flat at median shop prices in September 2026.
How much is a fridge or a washing machine in Montenegro? A fridge-freezer had a median price of 518.50 euros and a front-loading washing machine 466.40 euros in September 2026.
How much does an air conditioner cost? An inverter split unit had a median price of 623.05 euros, from 239.37 euros, before installation.
Do I pay customs on furniture from IKEA Belgrade? Above the traveller's duty-free allowance, yes: 21% VAT, and customs duty depending on where each product was made.
Sources
Furniture prices come from JYSK Montenegro and appliance prices from Tehnoplus, both recorded on 25 September 2026 and counting only the main items in each category. IKEA stores are those listed on IKEA Serbia and IKEA Croatia. Distances were measured with OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) from central Podgorica. The share of homes with central heating comes from MONSTAT's 2023 census. The data were checked on 25 September 2026. Fijaka is a classifieds platform; shop prices change often, so treat the figures as a dated guide.