Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Montreal can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Belgrade or Montreal?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $45Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $45, 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 Belgrade and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.60Montreal $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $323
- Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $252
- Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $248
- Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $240
- Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $215
- From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $194
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $145
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $145
- Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $139
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $127
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $127
- Private Welcome Tour with Airport Transfer: $118
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 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
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $9.30Montreal $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $66
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $70
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
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
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.52Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $146
- 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Novi Sad City: $55
- Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
- Ada Lake Tour: $33
- Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $98
- Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $135
- BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
- Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $75
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $51
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
- Belgrade Bike Tour: $104
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: $8.74
- 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 dayBelgrade $21Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $76
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $81
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $82
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
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belgrade is in Europe 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 Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Montreal?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Belgrade or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Montreal.
Belgrade is around the same temperature as Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 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 Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Belgrade is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Montreal. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Montreal in the winter. The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In January, Belgrade is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Montreal.
Belgrade is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Montreal. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Belgrade
| Belgrade | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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