Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Bucharest?
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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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: Bucharest or Montevideo?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $186Montevideo $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $186, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $70. 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 Bucharest and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $65Montevideo $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $130Montevideo $76
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $27Montevideo $7.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Bucharest to Galati - Driver and Car - Private Guided Transfer: $297
- Bucharest to Fetesti - Private Transfer - Car and Driver: $297
- Private Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $296
- Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Constanta private transfer: $273
- Bucharest to Craiova - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $273
- Bucharest to Ramnicu Valcea - Private Guided Transfer with Driver and Car: $267
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $261
- Private transfer Bucharest Hotels to Port Giurgiu AmaW. + Scenic: $261
- Private transfer from Bucharest Otopeni Airport OTP to Chisinau KIV: $250
- Bucharest to Cernavoda - Car and Driver - Private Transfer: $238
- Tulcea Bucharest Private Transfer: $233
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov every hour: $226
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $70
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $41
- Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Carrasco Airport MVD to Montevideo - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
- Montevideo to Carrasco Airport (MVD) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Shared One-Way Transfer: Airport ↔ Hotel: $49
- Private Transfer Montevideo Airport to Hotel O Hotel - Aero: $23
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $85
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport to Montevideo: $40
- Private Transfer from Montevideo City to Montevideo Cruise Port: $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $104Montevideo $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Authentic Romanian Food Tour at Obor Market: $47
- Wine Tasting and Dinner with Certified Sommelier: $106
- Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center: $107
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $118
- Bucharest Home Dinner;Authentic Romanian Food with a Local Family: $181
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Montevideo Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $65
- Private Uruguayan Cooking Class with Local Chef: $85
- Uruguayan Wine Pairing Dinner at City Winery Uruguay: $90
- Show + Dinner - El Milongon (No Transport): $93
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $98
- Dinner and Tango Show at Primuseum Restaurant: $100
- Dinner and Tango Show at the Historic Bar Fun Fun, Established in 1895: $100
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $107
- Traditional Dinner & Tango Show at Primuseum: $110
- Food Tour with Asado, Chivito, and Mate: $221
- Montevideo private city tour with dinner included and tango show: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $15Montevideo $20
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $226
- 1 Day Castles Tour - Sinaia and Bran: $150
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $143
- 2-Hours Private Bucharest City Tour: $155
- 2h Bucharest Private Tour by Car: $125
- 3 Hours Guided Bucharest Walking Tour: $51
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Bucharest City: $190
- 3h Bucharest Private Panoramic Tour by Car: $89
- 3h Highlights of Bucharest in a Private Tour by Car: $86
- 4h Bucharest Communist Tour by car - Private Experience: $123
- 4h Bucharest Panoramic Private Tour by Car with Photo Stops: $137
- 4h Bucharest Private Tour (2h by Car and 2h Walking in Old Town): $123
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
- El Juguetero Museum Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Guided Tour of the National Hat Factory: $10
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Complete Half-Day Tour with Guide and 6 Stops: $20
- Experience the Local Magic at a Bohemian Nightclub with a Live Show: $20
- Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo: $25
- Montevideo Jogging Tour: $25
- Bodegas Carrau Winery Tour with Tastings: $25
- Half-Day City Tour with Live Guide: $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.52Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bar Crawling: $48
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $56
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $59
- Bucharest Private Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $68
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version: $69
- Mud Volcanoes and Dealu Mare Wine Tasting Late Start 1 Day Trip: $84
- Salt Mine Exploration and Wine Tasting: PREMIUM TOUR small group: $94
- Wine Tasting and Salt Mine experience: PREMIUM TOUR small group: $94
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting – 2.5 hours: $106
- Traditions in Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour: $160
- Wine tasting in Bucharest Old town - bonus cheese platter: $164
- Antique ruins, Mamaia Beach and Wine tasting from Bucharest to Constanta: $179
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Bodega Pizzorno wine tasting in Montevideo: $45
- Wine tasting of 4 wines from 4 wineries & empanadas in Montevideo: $50
- Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $125
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Private Wine Tours by Wine Explorers Uruguay: $205
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $220
- Wine Tasting Tour for Cruise Passengers: $450
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Montevideo, we can see that Bucharest is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bucharest 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest 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 Bucharest Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Montevideo?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 48% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Bucharest or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Bucharest during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Bucharest is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bucharest in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
In Montevideo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bucharest. In the summer, Bucharest often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideoin January. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets less rain in July than Montevideoin January. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBucharest 23°C (73°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Montevideo. The autumn months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Bucharest is generally cooler than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 13°C (55°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Bucharest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideo during autumn. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBucharest 13°C (55°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Montevideo. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.
It's quite cold in Bucharest in the winter. Bucharest is much colder than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around -1°C (29°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Bucharest often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin July. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBucharest -1°C (29°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Bucharest for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Bucharest is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bucharest in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. Bucharest usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In April, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBucharest 12°C (54°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Bucharest
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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