Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Kiev and Montevideo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Montevideo?
Kiev
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
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 Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, 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 Kiev and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Kiev or Montevideo? 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: Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiev $1.03Montevideo $7.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Private Transfer Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Zhytomyr.: $173
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Chernihiv city: $147
- Strategic Missile Forces Base: Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv& Museum Guided Tour: $146
- Luxury Departure Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $80
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Boryspil Airport KBP to Kiev City: $67
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City in Luxury Van: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Boryspil Airport KBP: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Boryspil Airport KBP to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV in Business Car: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $19
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Kiev 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 dayKiev $7.25Montevideo $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kiev
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
- "Kiev Private Food Tour" - Taste the best Ukraine has to offer: $53
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $113
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
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.Kiev $2.04Montevideo $21
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- "Kiev Private Nightlife Tour" - Visit Secret Bars & Party with Locals: $53
- 1- or 3-Hour Private Kyiv Guided Bike Tour: $56
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour to Kiev Pechersk Lavra : $39
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Lviv from Kiev by Intercity Train: $225
- 2-days Group Tour To The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: $279
- 3-Hour Kiev Private Gastro Tour: $88
- 3-Hour Kiev Street Art Private Tour: $53
- Adventure City Center Tour : $120
- Bohemian Podil Tour: $120
- Chernobyl Exclusion Zone 1-day tour: $98
- Chernobyl Tour with Gift : $107
- Discover Kyiv: The Most Complete 6 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour by car: $162
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Tourist Bus "Discover Montevideo": $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- City tour Montevideo: $27
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
- Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
- Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.40Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Pub Crawling | Private Beer Tasting Tour: $77
- Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $135
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 Kiev and Montevideo, we can see that Montevideo is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kiev 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 Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev 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 Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Montevideo?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 98% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Kiev 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 Kiev 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 Kiev has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Kiev or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Montevideo.
Kiev is cooler than Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.
Kiev usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Montevideoin January. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryKiev 21°C (70°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Kiev is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kiev in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In October, Kiev usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilKiev 10°C (49°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Kiev during the winter are popular places to visit.
Kiev can be very cold during winter. In January, Kiev is generally much colder than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around -4°C (24°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyKiev -4°C (24°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Montevideo.
Kiev is much colder than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (51°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Kiev usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberKiev 10°C (51°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Kiev
| Kiev | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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