Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Bali?
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 Bali 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 Bali and Montego Bay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Montego Bay?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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 Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $85Montego Bay $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $85, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $255. 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 Bali and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $40Montego Bay $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $80Montego Bay $200
Compare Hotels in Bali and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Bali 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: Bali Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.68Montego Bay $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Denpasar HTL-APT(DPS) : $8.88
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $32
- Ride Bali ATV Adventure Ticket And Transfer: $34
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $35
- Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
- LuxMe Bali Four Hands massage with Hotel Transfer: $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Private Airport transfer Montego Bay: $12
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay and Falmouth Hotels : $16
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport/ Port Transfers to Montego Bay Hotels: $16
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Hotels in Montego Bay or Falmouth: $16
- Private Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Hotel: $16
- Sangster Airport Montego Bay Transfer to Montego Bay or Falmouth: $16
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Hotels: $16
- Private airport transfer to negril resorts arrival/departure: $17
- Private Airport Transfer Montego Bay: $20
- Private Airport Transfer to Hotels in Montego Bay: $20
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Montego Bay Airport transfer to Falmouth Trelawny : $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Bali 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 dayBali $34Montego Bay $139
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.19
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Lunch for Two$13
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Bali Cafe for Two$26
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Lunch for Two$7.75
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Lunch for 2$8.59
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Dinner for 2$9.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $36
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $40
- South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Bali Street Food Tour: $65
- Sidemen Cooking Class: $77
- Pure Bali Village Experience, Cooking & Jamu Class+VIP Transfer: $89
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.Bali $10Montego Bay $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$52
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$27
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $14
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $15
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $17
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $17
- Besakih Mother Temple Tukad Cepung East Bali Private Guided Tour: $23
- Alas Harum Bali Cretya Tegalalang Rice Terrace Ubud Swing Ticket: $25
- Private Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Evening Tour in Jimbaran Bay: $27
- Bali Quad Bike ATV Rides in Uluwatu Experiences: $28
- Gunung Kawi Rice Terrace Swing And Waterfall Private Guided Tour : $28
- Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $29
- Uluwatu & Kecak Dance Tour: $29
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$2.63
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Snorkeling Trip$18
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$42
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 dayBali $3.07Montego Bay $13
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 Bali and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia 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 Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Bali.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Montego Bay?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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 Bali or Montego Bay?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Bali or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bali is April to September. In July, Bali usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay during summer. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
Bali is around the same temperature as Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
Both Montego Bay and Bali during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
October to March is the rainy season in Bali. Montego Bay gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bali usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bali. In the autumn, Bali often gets more sunshine than Montego Bay. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Bali is around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bali in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Montego Bay. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali. In January, Bali usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Bali usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 26°C (79°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montego Bay in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bali as well as Montego Bay. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season. Bali usually gets more rain in April than Montego Bay. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the spring, Bali often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Bali is around the same temperature as Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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