Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence 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: Florence or Montevideo?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €154Montevideo €59
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, 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 Florence and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Montevideo €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Montevideo €74
Compare Hotels in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Montevideo €6.80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Amalfi Coast Transfer with a Stop in Pompeii: $1,184
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,184
- Private Transfer from Cinque Terre to Florence or Siena: $899
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Pisa: $570
- Private Transfer to Bologna Airport (BLQ): $432
- From Private Transfer to Siena: $398
- From Private Transfer to Livorno Port: $389
- Transfer from Livorno Port to Accommodation: $389
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $316
- Private Transfer from Castelfalfi to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $294
- Horse ride in the Mugello (transfer from / to Florence) and Tuscan aperitif: $293
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $293
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 Florence or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Florence 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 dayFlorence €36Montevideo €13
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
- Cooking Art Brunelleschi : $59
- 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $59
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.Florence €30Montevideo €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Express Early Morning Uffizi Small Group Tour I Max 6 People: $141
- Florence Duomo: VIP After-Hours Dome Tour with Terrace Access: $174
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- Uffizi Skip-the-Line Entry & Guided Tour: $71
- Private Tour of Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with David: $228
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $197
- 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
- 1-Hour Mythological Tour in Piazza della Signoria: Experience for Children: $49
- 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $164
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 dayFlorence €18Montevideo -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $44
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 Florence and Montevideo, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Florence or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
In the summer, Florence is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Florence in July average around 25°C (77°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 Florence. Florence usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideo during summer. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Florence usually receives less rain than Montevideoin January. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryFlorence 25°C (77°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Florence or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Florence during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Florence is generally around the same temperature as Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 16°C (61°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Florence often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideoin April. Florence gets 177 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. Florence usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Montevideoin April. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 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 AprilFlorence 16°C (61°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Florence or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Montevideo. Many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Florence is much colder than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 7°C (45°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Florence usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Florence usually receives less rain than Montevideoin July. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyFlorence 7°C (45°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Florence or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Florence as well as Montevideo. Most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Florence is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Florence in April average around 14°C (57°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, Florence often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin October. Florence gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Florence usually gets less rain in April than Montevideoin October. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberFlorence 14°C (57°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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