Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Budapest?
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 Budapest or Montevideo?
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 Budapest and Montevideo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Budapest or Montevideo?
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.
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 Budapest, The Best 10-Day Tours from Budapest, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBudapest $106Montevideo $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Budapest is $106, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $67. 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 Budapest and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBudapest $49Montevideo $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBudapest $98Montevideo $72
Compare Hotels in Budapest and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Budapest 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: Budapest Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Budapest $10Montevideo $6.70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:
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Short Taxi Ride$6.91
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Metro Pass$3.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest
Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Budapest to Prague: $1,126
- Private transfer to Ljubljana or Ljubljana to BUD: $557
- Budapest-Vienna-Budapest Transfer: $398
- Private Budapest - Vienna transfer with an optional 2 hours stop in Bratislava: $291
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Zagreb with 2 hours for sightseeing: $285
- Private Scenic Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 4h of Sightseeing: $285
- Vienna: Private transfer to Budapest or Budapest to Vienna: $284
- Budapest Private Transfer from or to Vienna or Vienna Airport: $279
- Budapest - Vienna Private Car Transfer: $270
- Memento Park Visit with Private Trabant Transfer: $260
- Budapest to Vienna - Private Transfer with 4 Hours of Sightseeing: $256
- Budapest - Debrecen Transfer: $244
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento: $438
- Transfer from Montevideo to Punta del Este: $328
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport MVD to Punta Del Este Port: $266
- Private Transfer from Montevideo hotels to Punta Del Este Port: $266
- Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer Montevideo MVD-Punta del Este: $208
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- Montevideo Private Airport Transfer (MVD) to Punta Del Este: $104
- Carrasco Airport MVD to Montevideo Hotels Round Trip Transfer: $104
- Transfer to Punta del Este from Montevideo Y Punta to Montevideo: $99
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $85
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $83
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Budapest or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Budapest 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 dayBudapest $40Montevideo $21
Typical Food Prices in Budapest
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:
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Lunch$3.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glamour of the Old Town with Dinner and Live Music: $1.39
- Central Market Hall Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $15
- Pizza Cruise: $40
- Food Tour with Wine tasting By Foodapest™ 2025: $56
- Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks: $56
- Vegan Hungarian Food Tour / Local delights: $60
- Budapest Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included: $67
- Guided Food Tour with Wine, Beer, and Shots: $67
- Budapest Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks: $67
- Tipsy Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included in Budapest: $67
- Guided Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks Included in Budapest: $67
- 2 in 1: Budapest Cultural Walking Tour and Food Tour in One: $72
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
- Show + Dinner - El Milongon (No Transport): $95
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Budapest $22Montevideo $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to the Baths for Two$6.77
Tours and Activities in Budapest
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.
- Budapest Downtown Guided Segway Tour : $3.47
- Private Budapest city tour with a daytime Danube river cruise: $279
- 1 Hour Budapest Segway Tour - Parliament Hightails: $45
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Cruise in Budapest: $14
- 1 Hour/Downtown - City Segway Tour Budapest: $45
- 2 Hours Buda Castle Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $45
- 2-Hour Private Budapest Castle Walking Tour: $135
- 2-Hour Private Market Tour in Budapest With Free Tastings: $69
- 20 Dog-statues in Budapest - a unique tour: $29
- 3 Hours Budapest Segway Grand City Tour Buda, Margaret and Pest: $99
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Budapest : $70
- 3-Hour All you can Segway Guided Segway Tour: $87
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
- Afternoon Tea Experience at Sofitel Montevideo Carrasco & Spa: $29
- Afternoon/Night Tour In Montevideo Personalized Boys Groups!!: $75
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Best City Tour, convenience, security and value in a personalized tour: $120
- Best Montevideo Tour for Cruisers ‐Small group : $65
- Best Private Tour of Montevideo for cruise-ship passengers: $450
- Best private tour of Montevideo designed for cruise passengers: $180
- Bouza Winery Full Experience (Tasting and Lunch): $180
- City Tour of Montevideo: $40
- City tour Montevideo: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBudapest $18Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest
Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $17
- Ultimate Budapest Pub Crawl: $19
- The Original Budapest Pub Crawl - One Hour Open Bar + Free Shots: $20
- 5-Hour Pub Crawl through Ruin Bars: $23
- Brewery Tour at "First Craft Beer" & Beer Tasting: $23
- Private, Personalized Pub Crawl, 3 drinks included: $28
- Pub Crawl Budapest with Challenges and Free Shots: $29
- Detective Pub Crawl Game by App: $39
- Budapest - Opera Gin Distillery Tour: $42
- Bar Crawl Tour with Local Drinks: $44
- Guided Bar Crawl Walking Tour: $44
- Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $44
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $116
- 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 Budapest and Montevideo, we can see that Budapest is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Budapest 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 Budapest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budapest 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 Budapest Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Budapest or Montevideo?
Budapest has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Budapest or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Budapest are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Budapest for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Budapest is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Budapest in July average around 21°C (70°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 Budapest. Budapest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideo during summer. Budapest gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Budapest usually receives less rain than Montevideoin January. Budapest gets 45 mm (1.8 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 JanuaryBudapest 21°C (70°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Budapest during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Budapest in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Budapest is generally cooler than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Budapest average around 12°C (53°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Budapest often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin April. Budapest gets 152 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. Budapest usually gets less rain in October than Montevideoin April. Budapest gets 34 mm (1.3 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 AprilBudapest 12°C (53°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Budapest and Montevideo. Most visitors come to Budapest for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Budapest can be very cold during winter. Budapest is much colder than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Budapest averages around -1°C (31°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Budapest usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Budapest gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Budapest usually receives less rain than Montevideoin July. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 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 JulyBudapest -1°C (31°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Budapest as well as Montevideo. The spring months attract visitors to Budapest because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Budapest is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Budapest in April average around 12°C (53°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, Budapest often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin October. Budapest gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Budapest usually gets less rain in April than Montevideoin October. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 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 OctoberBudapest 12°C (53°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Budapest
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 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.