Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Antwerp or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Montego Bay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Montego Bay?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Montego Bay €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is €217. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antwerp and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Montego Bay €170
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Montego Bay? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Montego Bay €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $179
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $190
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $191
- Transfer Antwerp <-> Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $192
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $256
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Montego Bay Private Transfer with Airport Pickup and Dropoff : $20
- Shared Airport Transfer To Montego Bay Hotels: $55
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Brown Boss Private Airport Transfers: $20
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Eden Bay Private Airport Transfer: $50
- Excellence Oyster Bay Private Transfer: $40
- Excellence Resort Private Airport Transfer: $40
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Experience private Airport Transfer to Falmouth: $50
- From Kingston One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $44
- Grand Palladium Resort Private Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Antwerp change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAntwerp €68Montego Bay €119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Antwerp with Aastha : $124
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $10
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $158
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Montego Bay €26
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.56
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.56
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.56
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.57
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.82
- Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.41
- Walking Antwerp City Center with GPS and Audio Tour: $8.36
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $23
- Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
- Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: $38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach€2.24
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Snorkeling Trip€16
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One Tank Dive€31
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride€36
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Luminous Lagoon Admission Tickets: $40
- Jet Car Experience/ clear kayak photo shoot in Montego Bay: $40
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $50
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- Montego Bay Sight Seeing with Tour Guide : $50
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $54
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure with Limestone Massage from Montego Bay: $55
- Montego Bay & Falmouth Hotels, Souvenir Shopping and sightseeing: $60
- Private Tour in Dunns River Falls: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Private Montego Bay Customized Tour with Pickup and Guide: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Montego Bay €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Crawl : $72
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $89
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Antwerp much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Antwerp would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antwerp and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Antwerp.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Montego Bay?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Montego Bay, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Antwerp or Montego Bay?
Antwerp has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Antwerp or Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Antwerp is much colder than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In Antwerp, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during summer. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Montego Bay. Many visitors come to Antwerp in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In the autumn, Antwerp is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Antwerp in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the autumn, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Antwerp usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Antwerp can be very cold during winter. In January, Antwerp is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 3°C (38°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Antwerp during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Antwerp is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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