Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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: Liverpool or Montevideo?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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 Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool £161Montevideo £51
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is £51. 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 Liverpool and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Montevideo £32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Montevideo £64
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Montevideo £5.94
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- ROUND TRIP: transfer to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): $232
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $195
- Beatles-Themed Private Taxi Tour with Transfers: $163
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Manchester Airport (MAN): $150
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Cruise Port: $149
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Accommodation: $149
- Liverpool Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Liverpool: $149
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $123
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Business Car: $121
- Private Transfer from Bootle to Manchester Airport (MAN): $116
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Hotels to Holyhead Cruise Port: $103
- Liverpool to Manchester Airport(MAN) - Departure Private Transfer: $79
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 Liverpool or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £59Montevideo £11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
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.Liverpool £36Montevideo £17
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- A Walk Through Time: History of Liverpool Walking Tour: $22
- Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Liverpool: $51
- Awesome Corners of Liverpool – Family Walking Tour: $287
- BEST OF LIVERPOOL History & Culture Tour-From The Cruise Terminal: $27
- BEST OF LIVERPOOL-Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Beatles & Beyond: A Liverpool Legacy Tour: $305
- Beatles Classic Tour of Liverpool by Private Taxi: $235
- Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool-From the Cruise Terminal: $27
- Beatles Magical Mystery Tour: $25
- Best of Liverpool Sightseeing Tour by Private Taxi: $253
- City & Beatles Tour - BLUE ROUTE: $25
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 dayLiverpool £13Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
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 Liverpool and Montevideo, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool 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 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Liverpool or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Liverpool during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Liverpool because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Liverpool is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Liverpool in July average around 15°C (60°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, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin January. Liverpool gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets less rain in July than Montevideoin January. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Montevideo. The shopping scene and the music scene are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year.
In October, Liverpool is generally cooler than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 12°C (53°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during autumn. Liverpool gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Liverpool usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Liverpool gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Montevideo. Many travelers come to Liverpool for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Liverpool is much colder than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 5°C (42°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin July. Liverpool gets 53 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Montevideoin July. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Liverpool is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Liverpool in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Liverpool gets 144 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. In April, Liverpool usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Liverpool gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Liverpool
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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