Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Grand-Bourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and Puerto Montt can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Marie-Galante is an island of the Guadeloupe archipelago, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. Sometimes called the "Big Pancake" for its circular shape and flat terrain, the island is a prime location for sugar fields which provide the ingredients for Marie Galante's famous cane juice rum. The island is also known for its many windmills, beaches, and historic plantations.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand-Bourg is €180, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is €83. 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 Grand-Bourg and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Grand-Bourg 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
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Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand-Bourg and Puerto Montt, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Grand-Bourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand-Bourg than you might in Puerto Montt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand-Bourg Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Puerto Montt has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Grand-Bourg. When comparing the sizes of Grand-Bourg 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.
Puerto Montt has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand-Bourg experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand-Bourg and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand-Bourg year-round.
Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Montt this time of the year. In Grand-Bourg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during summer. Grand-Bourg gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
Grand-Bourg gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Puerto Monttin January. Grand-Bourg gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Grand-Bourg as well as Puerto Montt. Grand-Bourg attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grand-Bourg in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grand-Bourg this time of the year. In the autumn, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin April. Grand-Bourg gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Grand-Bourg receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Grand-Bourg gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Puerto Montt and Grand-Bourg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand-Bourg throughout the year.
In January, Grand-Bourg is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin July. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 24°C (76°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Grand-Bourg gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In January, Grand-Bourg usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Grand-Bourg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Puerto Montt and Grand-Bourg during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand-Bourg because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Grand-Bourg. In the spring, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin October. Grand-Bourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Puerto Monttin October. Grand-Bourg gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Grand-Bourg | Puerto Montt | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |