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Podgorica or Bar: where to buy a flat in Montenegro? Prices, rents and areas compared (November 2026)

On 9 November 2026, flats for sale in Bar asked a median €2,700 per m² on Fijaka and flats in Podgorica €2,690: Bar was 0% more expensive. One-bedroom flats, rents and areas side by side.

Rohat KahramanAttorney, RoNa Legal

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A bridge over the Morača river in Podgorica with city buildings behind it on a calm afternoon

Is it better to buy a flat in Podgorica or in Bar? On price, Podgorica is cheaper. On 9 November 2026, flats for sale in Bar asked a median €2,700 per m² on Fijaka and flats in Podgorica €2,690 per m², so Bar was 0% more expensive. A one-bedroom flat asked a median €125,000 in Podgorica and €137,000 in Bar.

Bar has the larger choice of flats. Here is what the listings say, number by number.

Podgorica and Bar side by side

Measure (9 November 2026)PodgoricaBar
Flats for sale537822
Median price per m²€2,690€2,700
Median flat€153,000 for 58 m²€155,000 for 61 m²
One-bedroom flat€125,000€137,000
Two-bedroom flat€180,000€189,000
Flats up to €150,000247365
Flats up to €200,000378517
One-bedroom rent€500 a month€500 a month
Gross yield, one-bedroom4.8%4.4%

The gross yield on a long-term let is higher in Podgorica (4.8% against 4.4%).

Cheapest and most expensive areas

Podgorica: Zabjelo (€2,500 per m²) and Zagorič (€2,500 per m²) are the cheapest; Stari Aerodrom (€2,720) is the most expensive area with enough listings.

Bar: Čeluga (€2,360 per m²) and Sutomore (€2,400 per m²) are the cheapest; Dobra Voda (€2,900) is the most expensive area with enough listings.

Current listings: flats for sale in Podgorica and flats for sale in Bar.

Related answers

Frequently asked questions

Is Podgorica cheaper than Bar? Yes. On 9 November 2026, flats in Podgorica asked a median €2,690 per m² and flats in Bar €2,700, so Bar was 0% more expensive.

How much more does a one-bedroom flat cost in Bar than in Podgorica? A median €12,000 more: €137,000 against €125,000.

Where are there more flats under €150,000, Podgorica or Bar? Bar: 365 against 247.

How these numbers were measured

Asking prices of all active flats and studios for sale and for rent in the municipalities of Podgorica and Bar on Fijaka on 9 November 2026. Medians leave out listings without a price. An area is shown only with at least 15 listings from at least 3 sellers, where no seller has half of them. Gross yield is a year's median asking rent divided by the median asking price, and is shown only where no seller has 60% or more of the rentals. These are asking prices, not sale prices.

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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking professional advice from a licensed attorney for real estate transactions in Montenegro.