Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Gothenburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gothenburg or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gothenburg or Montreal? 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: Gothenburg or Montreal?
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGothenburg $98Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $98, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Gothenburg and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGothenburg $40Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGothenburg $80Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg or Montreal? 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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gothenburg $18Montreal $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Stockholm: $509
- Trondheim Vaernes Airport TRD to Are Resort - Round-Trip Transfer: $230
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $176
- Gothenburg Airport Transfers : Gothenburg to Airport GOT in Luxury Van: $153
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $146
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $120
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $111
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $102
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer from Gothenburg city to Goteborg Cruise Port: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Transfer: Montreal City Center to Pierre E.T. Airport-YUL: $48
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $36
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Gothenburg 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 dayGothenburg $38Montreal $36
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gothenburg $16Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Days Private Tour in Gothenburg: $300
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $40
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $113
- City Kayak Tour: $60
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Discover Gothenburg - Private Walking Tour: $224
- Egypt Oasis Adventure Package: $926
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
- Entry Ticket To Universeum in Gothenburg with pickup: $65
- Fascinating Gothenburg Walking Tour for Couples: $257
- Fatbike Experience in Sorsele: $114
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour: $29
- 2 hour Tour of The Montreal Bagel: $44
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $300
- 3-Hour Scooter Sightseeing in Montreal: $79
- 3Hr Montreal Architecture Bike Tour with regular or E-bikes Beer & wine included: $64
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- All about Montreal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour: $24
- Awesome Curling Experience : $82
- Best of Montreal Small Group Tour with River Cruise + Notre Dame: $211
- Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio: $54
- Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal: $24
- City tour; afternoon in Montreal: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGothenburg $21Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gothenburg and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Gothenburg is in Europe and Montreal is in North 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 Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal than you might in Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gothenburg Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gothenburg or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Gothenburg and Montreal, 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 Gothenburg or Montreal?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Gothenburg or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Montreal.
Gothenburg is cooler than Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montreal this time of the year. In Gothenburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during summer. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Montreal. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGothenburg 16°C (61°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Montreal.
In the autumn, Gothenburg is around the same temperature as Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gothenburg in October average around 9°C (47°F), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Montreal. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGothenburg 9°C (47°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Montreal can be very cold during winter. Gothenburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Gothenburg is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around -2°C (29°F), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during winter. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Montreal. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGothenburg -2°C (29°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Gothenburg during the spring are popular places to visit.
Gothenburg is cooler than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Gothenburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGothenburg 5°C (41°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Gothenburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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