Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Montreal, 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: Jerusalem or Montreal?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $108Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $108, 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 Jerusalem and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $64Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $128Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.74Montreal $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.17
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Private Transfer From Ben Gurion Airport To Haifa Hotels : $300
- Jerusalem to Petra Private Transfer: $300
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $290
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $215
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $148
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $36
- Private Transfer: Montreal City Center to Pierre E.T. Airport-YUL: $48
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $32Montreal $36
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.69
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Watermelon$4.04
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.69
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Bagels$8.07
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Lunch for 2$15
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Snacks$5.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
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.Jerusalem $8.55Montreal $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$34
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
- 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem: $505
- Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Jerusalem: $102
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $147
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
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.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.84
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 Jerusalem and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Jerusalem much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East 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 Jerusalem would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem or Montreal?
Montreal has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Montreal. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Jerusalem is generally a little warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 23°C (73°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montreal. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year.
Jerusalem is much warmer than Montreal in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Montreal. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Jerusalem during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Montreal. In the winter, Jerusalem is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jerusalem in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Montreal averages at about -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Montreal. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Montreal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round.
In April, Jerusalem is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 16°C (61°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Montreal. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Jerusalem
| Jerusalem | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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