Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Montevideo 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.
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
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 Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, 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 Islamabad and Montevideo in more detail.
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Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Montevideo, we can see that Montevideo is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Islamabad is in Asia 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 Islamabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Islamabad 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 Montevideo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montevideo than you might in Islamabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad 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.
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 Islamabad has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Both Montevideo and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Islamabad can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Islamabad is generally a little warmer than Montevideoin January. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 32°C (90°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during summer. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Islamabad. In July, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Montevideoin January. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Montevideo and Islamabad during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Islamabad is much warmer than Montevideo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 26°C (80°F) in October, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the autumn, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Montevideoin April. Islamabad gets 287 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. Islamabad usually gets less rain in October than Montevideoin April. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Montevideo.
In the winter, Islamabad is a little warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Islamabad in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Montevideo averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Montevideoin July. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Montevideo.
In April, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Montevideoin October. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 27°C (80°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the spring, Islamabad often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideoin October. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Islamabad usually gets less rain in April than Montevideoin October. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Islamabad | Montevideo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |