Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Montreal?
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 Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Montreal?
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.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $74Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $74, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Bali and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Montreal? 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 Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.12Montreal $21
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$3.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $109
- BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer: $103
- West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
- Unforgettable Batur Volcano Hiking With Private Transfer: $85
- Drive Your Own Jet Ski Without Instructor With Private Transfer: $85
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
- Nusa Penida All-Inclusive Full-Day Tour with Transfers: $67
- Ubud: Sky Bike and Jungle Swing Experience with Transfer: $64
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $64
- Bali to/from Gili Gede: Fast Boat (Optional Bali Transfer): $61
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $36
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $38
- Private Transfer: Montreal City Center to Pierre E.T. Airport-YUL: $48
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Transfer in private minivan from Montreal City Center to Pierre Elliott Airport: $73
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- One Way Private transfer from Montreal Airport to/ from Montreal: $84
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $21Montreal $36
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.25
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.14
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Lunch for 2$9.02
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Dinner for 2$9.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay: $28
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $29
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $33
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- Bali Night Market Food Tour From Ubud: $35
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Mile End Montreal Original Food Tour - by Local Montreal Tours: $89
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
- The 10 Tastings of Montreal Private Walking Food Tour : $298
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Montreal $21
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$54
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Snorkelling Trip$13
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Cooking School$28
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- ATV Rafting Jungle Swing Private Guided Tour : $63
- Bali Telaga Waja White Water Rafting Adventure : $47
- Lembongan Snorkeling and Island Tour: $80
- Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive): $129
- Private Tour Bali Bird Park And Ubud Tour: $110
- Private Tours Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Palace & Market: $80
- White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River : $43
- (BCR Rafting) Rafting Adventure in Telaga Waja River 18km: $55
- 2 Day Tours Ubud Art Village, Dance And Other Tourist Attractions: $186
- 2 Days Private Tours : Watersport And Uluwatu Temple: $124
- 2-Hour Private Luxury Spa Experience Bali Aromatherapy Massage: $50
- 3 Days Full Day Tours Tanah Lot Temple The Gate Of Heaven Temple: $300
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.76
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.23Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Montreal, we can see that Montreal 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 Montreal is in North 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 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal 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 Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Montreal, 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 Montreal?
Montreal 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 Montreal in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bali as well as Montreal. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Bali is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bali in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montreal. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the summer, Bali often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 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 JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal 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 Montreal. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Montreal. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Bali is October to March.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal 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.
Montreal can get quite cold in the winter. Bali is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Bali often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Montreal. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Bali or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Montreal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In the spring, Bali is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bali in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali usually receives less rain than Montreal. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring. April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.