Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Montevideo. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Beirut or Montevideo?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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 Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.25Montevideo $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.25, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $60. 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 Beirut and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Montevideo $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Montevideo $76
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Montevideo $6.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Airport Transfer and Pickup Services in Beirut: $13
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $19
- Transfer from the Hotel in Montevideo to Montevideo airport: $60
- Transfer from Montevideo Airport to Montevideo Hotel: $60
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $75
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $31
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $27
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Cruise Port to Montevideo city: $31
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport MVD to Punta Del Este Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $31
- Private Transfer - Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Punta Del Este Port: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $0.71Montevideo $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Motorbike Tour with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $93
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Montevideo Private Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $73
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- Show + Dinner - El Milongon (No Transport): $86
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
- El Milongon Dinner Show: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Montevideo $20
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour of Jeitta Grotto, Harrisa Telefrique and Byblos City: $150
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
- 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
- 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $263
- Ancient Wonders: Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara Tour with Lunch: $55
- Baalbek Tour: $111
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $69
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $70
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour: $65
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Best City Tour for Cruisers: $160
- Best Private & Personalized Tour of Montevideo: $200
- Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.: $165
- Best Private Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $250
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $120
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers : $120
- Best Tailor Made Montevideo Private Tour - Electric SUV! BMW Opt.: $155
- Best guided shared walking Tour of Montevideo : $40
- City Tour of Montevideo: $40
- City Tour, the best option for small groups: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Fabulous Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $88
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $106
- Wine Tasting Tour: $160
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $103
- The best wine tour: $140
- 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 Beirut and Montevideo, we can see that Montevideo is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Montevideo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montevideo than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Montevideo?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 51% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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 Beirut or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Beirut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Beirut or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Montevideo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round.
In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Montevideoin January. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBeirut 27°C (81°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Montevideo. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Montevideoin April. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Montevideoin April. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBeirut 25°C (77°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.
Beirut is a little warmer than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Montevideoin July. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBeirut 13°C (55°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Beirut is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
In Montevideo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin October. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Montevideoin October. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBeirut 17°C (63°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Beirut
| Beirut | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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