Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Berlin or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Montevideo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Berlin or Montevideo?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Cultural Tours in Germany, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBerlin €137Montevideo €59
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €137, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is €59. 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 Berlin and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Montevideo €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Montevideo €74
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Berlin 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: Berlin Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Montevideo €6.80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague: $732
- Private Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $369
- Trabi Limousine Airport Transfer with City Tour: $361
- Private Minivan Transfer with Driver and Guide: $323
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin HTL-APT (SXF): $300
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Nuremberg with 2h of Sightseeing: $276
- Classic Remise Private Tour with Transfer: $273
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $268
- Private Transfer: Berlin to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg - Port/Harbor transport: $263
- Round Trip Private Transfer Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin by Business Car: $258
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Dresden with 2 Hours of Sightseeing: $245
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Berlin 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 dayBerlin €52Montevideo €13
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
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
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Berlin €22Montevideo €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour : $22
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin: $32
- (E) Bike Tour for Non Bikers option Rickshaw Shared Guide: $48
- 1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $49
- 2 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $74
- 2 Hours E-Scooter Tour: $60
- 2-Hour Private Berlin Walking Tour, Berlin in the Third Reich and Cold War: $213
- 3 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $91
- 3-Hour Alternative Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $35
- 3-Hour Private Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $185
- 3D Adventure black light mini golf (Berlin): $22
- 4 Hours 2 Person Highlights Berlin Rickshaw Tour with Guide : $207
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour: $65
- Private Tour to Tourist Places in Montevideo: $260
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- 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 custom Montevideo Private Tour in Electric SUV! (BMW Option): $120
- City Tour of Montevideo: $40
- City Tour, the best option for small groups: $160
- City tour Montevideo: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16Montevideo -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
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: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Montevideo, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin is in Europe 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Montevideo?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Berlin 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 Berlin or Montevideo?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Montevideo is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Berlin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Berlin or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
In the summer, Berlin is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Berlin in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Berlin. Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during summer. Berlin gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Berlin usually receives less rain than Montevideoin January. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 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 JanuaryBerlin 19°C (66°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Berlin during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Berlin is generally much colder than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around 10°C (50°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Berlin often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin April. Berlin gets 106 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun.
Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Berlin usually gets less rain in October than Montevideoin April. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 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 AprilBerlin 10°C (50°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Montevideo. Many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. Berlin is much colder than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Berlin gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Berlin usually receives less rain than Montevideoin July. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JulyBerlin -0°C (31°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Montevideo. Most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Berlin is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Berlin in April average around 9°C (47°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In the spring, Berlin often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin October. Berlin gets 160 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Berlin usually gets less rain in April than Montevideoin October. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 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 OctoberBerlin 9°C (47°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Berlin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 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.