Which place is cheaper, Montevideo 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 Montevideo?
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 Montevideo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Montevideo?
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.
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $84Montevideo $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $84, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $67. 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 Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $40Montevideo $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $80Montevideo $72
Compare Hotels in Bali and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Montevideo? 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 Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.59Montevideo $6.70
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$2.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Paragliding In Bali With Private Hotel Transfer: $140
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $115
- BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer: $114
- From Ijen Volcano Sunrise Hike with Transfer & All Fee: $104
- Bali/Mount Agung: Sunrise Trekking Adventure With Transfers: $87
- All-Inclusive Combo Adventure Ticket with Transfer: $80
- Nusa Penida All-Inclusive Full-Day Tour with Transfers: $77
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $72
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $69
- Bali to/from Gili Gede: Fast Boat (Optional Bali Transfer): $59
- Bali Massage with Transfer to International Bali Airport (DPS): $59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Montevideo Airport to Hotel Y Hotel - Aero: $20
- Montevideo Private Transfer from City to Airport (MVD): $20
- Montevideo Private Airport Transfer (MVD) to City: $20
- Montevideo Airport Transfers: $33
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Montevideo to Carrasco Airport (MVD) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer Montevideo (MVD) to City: $40
- Private Transfer from Montevideo city to Montevideo Cruise Port: $41
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $41
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $41
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo 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 $34Montevideo $21
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.18
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Lunch for Two$13
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Bali Cafe for Two$26
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Lunch for Two$7.67
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Lunch for 2$8.50
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Dinner for 2$9.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Bali include Sunset: $22
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $27
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
- Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + Dinner: $49
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $51
- Private Balinese Cooking Class in a Family Home: $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- Show + Dinner - El Milongon (No Transport): $95
- Montevideo Private Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $103
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $10Montevideo $19
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$51
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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:
- Bali Telaga Waja White Water Rafting Adventure : $47
- Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive): $129
- Private Tours Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Palace & Market: $80
- White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River : $54
- 2 Day Tours Ubud Art Village, Dance And Other Tourist Attractions: $186
- 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
- 30 minutes tandem Paragliding tours in Bali with free photo/video: $185
- ATV Tour Through Fun Zone and Scenic Trek: $35
- Alas Harum Bali Cretya Tegalalang Rice Terrace Ubud Swing Ticket: $25
- All Inclusive Tour to Tanah Lot Temple and Monkey Forest: $56
- Amazing Day Tour: Highlights of Ubud Village Hidden Waterfall: $29
- Amazing Private Tour: Horse riding-Kintamani volcano-Tegalalang-Tirta empul: $89
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo: $25
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- City tour Montevideo: $27
- Guided Walking Tour in Montevideo: $28
- Afternoon Tea Experience at Sofitel Montevideo Carrasco & Spa: $29
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.04Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $116
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Private Wine Tours by Wine Explorers Uruguay: $205
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $215
- Wine Tasting Tour for Cruise Passengers: $450
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Montevideo, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia and Montevideo is in South America, 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 Montevideo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montevideo 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali than you might in Montevideo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Montevideo, 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 Montevideo?
Montevideo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bali experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bali or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bali as well as Montevideo. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Bali is a little warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bali in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the summer, Bali often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin January. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets less rain in July than Montevideoin January. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBali 27°C (81°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
In October, Bali is generally much warmer than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Bali is October to March.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Bali during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Bali is much warmer than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Bali often gets more sunshine than Montevideoin July. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Montevideoin July. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBali 26°C (79°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Montevideo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In the spring, Bali is much warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bali in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Bali usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring. April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo 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) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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