Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Cordoba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cordoba or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cordoba or Puerto Montt, 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: Cordoba or Puerto Montt?
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Argentina, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCordoba $8.40Puerto Montt $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Cordoba is $8.40, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $89. 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 Cordoba and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCordoba $3.05Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCordoba $6.10Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Cordoba and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Cordoba or Puerto Montt? 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: Cordoba Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cordoba $2.08Puerto Montt $6.43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$0.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Transfer Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $277
- 4 Days Tour Los Lagos Region with Transfer Chiloe and Peulla: $177
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $114
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $65
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $46
- Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $41
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $41
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $34
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Cordoba or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Cordoba 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 dayCordoba $3.83Puerto Montt $21
Typical Food Prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas$0.01
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Sandwich$0.00
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Ice Cream$0.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cordoba $1.88Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
- Traditional Córdoba CityTour x 2 Pax: $45
- Exploring Villa Carlos Paz: Guided Sightseeing Tour: $50
- Alta Gracia: Unveiling Cordoba's Cultural Heritage Tour: $50
- Cordoba City Tour: $50
- Private Cordoba City Tour: $53
- Córdoba: Villa Carlos Paz Tour: $59
- Córdoba CityTour FULLDAY x 2 pax: $60
- Caroya WineTour x 2 Pax: $60
- Cordoba City Tour with Optional Jesuitic Square: $62
- Full Day Tour to Punilla Valley from Cordoba: $75
- La Cumbrecita and Villa General Belgrano Full Day Tour: $75
- Full Day Jesuit Legacy Tour from Cordoba: $80
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest : $130
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $77
- Austral / Hornopiren Road Tour: $102
- Excursion City tour Puerto Varas / Llanquihue and Frutillar: $77
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $128
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $56
- Frutillar Tour: $31
- Osorno Volcano Tour+Petrohue Falls / Cruises / Spanish: $68
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $143
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing: $47
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Vicente Peres Rosales National Park: $164
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCordoba $1.48Puerto Montt $4.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
- Full-Day Private Colonia Caroya Wine Tour from Córdoba: $119
- Wine Tour Privado - Colonia Caroya: $130
- Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cordoba and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cordoba Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cordoba or Puerto Montt?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Cordoba and Puerto Montt, 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 Cordoba or Puerto Montt?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Cordoba or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
Both Puerto Montt and Cordoba during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Cordoba is much colder than Puerto Montt. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cordoba in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Puerto Montt, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cordoba. In the summer, Cordoba often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Cordoba gets 277 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun.
Cordoba usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Montt. Cordoba gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryCordoba 10°C (50°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cordoba and Puerto Montt.
In April, Cordoba is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Cordoba average around 16°C (61°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Cordoba usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during autumn. Cordoba gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In April, Cordoba usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Cordoba gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilCordoba 16°C (61°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cordoba as well as Puerto Montt.
Cordoba is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the winter. The daily temperature in Cordoba averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Cordoba often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Cordoba gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Cordoba usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Montt. Cordoba gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyCordoba 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Cordoba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Cordoba is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cordoba in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. Cordoba usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during spring. Cordoba gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In October, Cordoba usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Cordoba gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberCordoba 19°C (66°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Cordoba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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