Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Dubrovnik?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubrovnik or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Montevideo? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Dubrovnik or Montevideo?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
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 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubrovnik $103Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is $103, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $64. 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 Dubrovnik and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik $53Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik $106Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Montevideo
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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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik $13Montevideo $7.38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Zagreb - Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik - Zagreb: $1,036
- From Split or Trogir: Private Transfer to Dubrovnik City: $592
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo: $562
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Podgorica: $546
- Private Transfer to Split with Oyster Tasting: $538
- Private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik - door to door: $538
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Mostar: $454
- Dubrovnik to Split 1-Way Private Transfer: $454
- Private Transfer to Dubrovnik from Split with stop options: $431
- Private One Way Transfer from Hvar to Dubrovnik: $396
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Budva: $394
- One Way Private Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik: $394
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 Dubrovnik or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Dubrovnik 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 dayDubrovnik $35Montevideo $14
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $81
- Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $82
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $128
- Old Town Food Tour: $144
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $166
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $179
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $199
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $203
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $210
- Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $215
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.Dubrovnik $20Montevideo $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$14
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$56
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$48
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- MONTENEGRO TOUR from Dubrovnik: $104
- Montenegro Bay Cruise with Lunch on the Boat from Koločep: $112
- 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $58
- 1 Hour Shared Dubrovnik Guided Walking Tour : $26
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Tour in Dubrovnik : $105
- 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $20
- 10 Days Tour: Exploring Croatia, Istria and Dalmatia: $3,080
- 2 Hours Private Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour : $151
- 2 hrs Guided Tour to CAVTAT a Small Place for Great Art: $27
- 2-Hour Dubrovnik Fun and Exciting Jet Ski Safari Adventure Tour: $137
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Mlini: $22
- 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $109
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 dayDubrovnik $15Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $49
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $70
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
- Interactive Wine Tour: $81
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
- Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik Old Town : $89
- 2-Hour Kayaking at Sunset with Wine Tasting and Appetizers: $93
- E-Bike Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small Group): $97
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 Dubrovnik and Montevideo, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Dubrovnik are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Dubrovnik is around the same temperature as Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Dubrovnik averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.
In July, Dubrovnik usually receives less rain than Montevideoin January. Dubrovnik gets 26 mm (1 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 JanuaryDubrovnik 25°C (77°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Dubrovnik during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Dubrovnik for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Dubrovnik is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dubrovnik in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.
Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik usually gets more rain in October than Montevideoin April. Dubrovnik gets 162 mm (6.4 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 AprilDubrovnik 18°C (64°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubrovnik and Montevideo. The winter months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Dubrovnik is generally cooler than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Dubrovnik average around 9°C (48°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Dubrovnik gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Dubrovnik usually receives more rain than Montevideoin July. Dubrovnik gets 139 mm (5.5 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 JulyDubrovnik 9°C (48°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dubrovnik as well as Montevideo. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
Dubrovnik is cooler than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Dubrovnik averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the spring. Dubrovnik usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Montevideoin October. Dubrovnik gets 104 mm (4.1 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 OctoberDubrovnik 14°C (57°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Dubrovnik
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 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.