Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto 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.
Where Should I go: Kyoto or Montevideo?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
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 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $96Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, 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 Kyoto and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.56Montevideo $7.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $572
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $505
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $327
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $327
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $229
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $110
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $24Montevideo $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $47
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $58
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Japanese Cooking Class: $62
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
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.Kyoto $13Montevideo $21
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Walking Historic Gion Tour in Kyoto Geisha Spotting Area: $300
- Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto: $48
- Kyoto Private Full-day Walking Tour from Kyoto Station: $154
- Osaka Kyoto Experience Japanese Homogi: $134
- "Unlock Kyoto's Charm: Government-Certified Group Tour: $90
- 1 Day Hiking Tour in the Mountains of Kyoto: $174
- 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: $39
- 1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience: $66
- 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $588
- 2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group: $67
- 2 Hours Shared Kendo Experience In Kyoto Japan: $120
- 2-Hour Shopping Tour Plan / private: $131
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 dayKyoto $12Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $40
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour: $84
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
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 Kyoto and Montevideo, we can see that Kyoto is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto 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 Montevideo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montevideo 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto than you might in Montevideo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kyoto Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Montevideo?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Kyoto or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Kyoto during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Kyoto is a little warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kyoto in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
In Montevideo, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin January. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets more rain in July than Montevideoin January. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 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 JanuaryKyoto 27°C (81°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Montevideo. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
In October, Kyoto is generally around the same temperature as Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 18°C (64°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Kyoto usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideo during autumn. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Montevideoin April. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 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 AprilKyoto 18°C (64°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Montevideo. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Kyoto. Kyoto is much colder than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 5°C (40°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Kyoto often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideoin July. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Kyoto usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 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 JulyKyoto 5°C (40°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Kyoto in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Kyoto is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kyoto in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. It's quite rainy in Kyoto. In April, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Montevideoin October. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 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 OctoberKyoto 14°C (58°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Kyoto
| Kyoto | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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