Which place is cheaper, Manaus or Montanita?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montanita or Manaus?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Montanita or Manaus, 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: Montanita or Manaus?
Montanita
Montanita is a small village located on Manglaralto parish along the southern coast of Ecuador. The Pacific Coast of Ecuador is lined with beach towns, either small villages with local fisherman or larger towns more set up for foreign travellers like Montanita. With one of the best beaches in Ecuador, one of the best surf breaks in the region, and a great laid-back atmosphere Montanita is a great little getaway, especially for the hippies of the world. It has also become a popular weekend destination for English teachers and Spanish students coming from Guayaquil and Quito. The beachfront village of Montanita has a laid-back atmosphere and steady stream of cosmopolitan backpackers, with as many South Americans as gringos.
Manaus
Manaus is a Brazilian city, capital of the state of Amazonas, and is located on the Rio Negro a few miles before it meets the Rio Solimões to form the Amazon River. The city is a major departure point for those visiting the Amazon Rainforest, though there are a few sights worth seeing within the city itself as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador, The Best Tours for Seniors to Brazil, and The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontanita $96Manaus $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Montanita is $96, while the average daily cost in Manaus is $59. 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 Montanita and Manaus in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontanita $41Manaus $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontanita $82Manaus $84
Compare Hotels in Montanita and Manaus
Looking for a hotel in Montanita or Manaus? 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: Manaus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montanita $39Manaus $7.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manaus
Also for Manaus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 24-hour private group transfer service airport -> hotel: $95
- Shared Round-Trip Transfer: Eduardo Gomes International Airport: $72
- Manaus Airport(MAO) to Manaus hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Transfers from the airport to any place in Manaus City: $40
- Transfer from Manaus Airport to Manaus City: $40
- Private Transfer - Airport - Hotel / Hotel - Airport: $34
- Manaus private Airport transfer: $30
- Manaus Airport (MAO) to Manaus hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Manaus hotels to Manaus Airport(MAO) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Manaus to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Montanita or Manaus?
Prices for flights to both Manaus and Montanita 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 dayMontanita $28Manaus $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manaus
For Manaus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Folklore Amazonian Dinner Show: $42
- Food Tour: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montanita $31Manaus -
Tours and Activities in Manaus
For Manaus, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jewish Tour in Manaus in the Amazon from 4 to 5 hours: $147
- Adventure: 4-hour hike in the Amazon rainforest: $150
- Amazon Experience: meet a native village and swim with porpoises: $80
- Amazon Jungle Experience with Overnight: $300
- Amazon Jungle: 3- or 4-Day Tour at Ipanema River Guest House: $200
- Amazon Negro River Half-Day Expedition Tour: $55
- Amazon Private Safari by Tuhiri Eco Tour - Leaving Manaus: $199
- Amazon River Stand Up Paddling Tour: $124
- Amazon Waterfalls Tour: $70
- Amazon and Negro Rivers Experience with Night Exploration Tour: $300
- City Tour Plus Amazon River Tour: $100
- City Tour in Manaus at Teatro Amazonas and Praça da Matriz: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontanita $7.86Manaus $2.84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montanita and Manaus, we can see that Montanita is more expensive. And not only is Manaus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Manaus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Manaus 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 Montanita would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montanita than you might in Manaus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montanita Expensive? and Is Manaus Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Montanita or Manaus?
Manaus has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montanita experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Montanita or Manaus in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Montanita and Manaus. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montanita year-round.
In July, Montanita is generally around the same temperature as Manausin January. Daily temperatures in Montanita average around 25°C (78°F), and Manaus fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Montanita usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Manaus during summer. Montanita gets 107 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 114 hours of full sun in the summer.
Manaus receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Montanita usually receives less rain than Manausin January. Montanita gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 264 mm (10.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryMontanita 25°C (78°F)Manaus 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Manaus in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Montanita as well as Manaus. Montanita attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Montanita is around the same temperature as Manaus in the autumn. The daily temperature in Montanita averages around 26°C (78°F) in October, and Manaus fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in April.
In the autumn, Montanita often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Manausin April. Montanita gets 117 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 112 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Manaus. Montanita usually gets less rain in October than Manausin April. Montanita gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 311 mm (12.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilMontanita 26°C (78°F)Manaus 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Manaus in the Winter?
Both Manaus and Montanita are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montanita throughout the year.
In the winter, Montanita is around the same temperature as Manaus. Typically, the winter temperatures in Montanita in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Manaus averages at about 28°C (82°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Manaus. Montanita usually receives less sunshine than Manaus during winter. Montanita gets 88 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 214 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Montanita usually receives less rain than Manausin July. Montanita gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 85 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyMontanita 27°C (80°F)Manaus 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Manaus in the Spring?
Both Manaus and Montanita during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montanita because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Montanita is generally around the same temperature as Manausin October. Daily temperatures in Montanita average around 27°C (81°F), and Manaus fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In the spring, Montanita often gets less sunshine than Manausin October. Montanita gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 171 hours of full sun.
Manaus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Montanita usually gets less rain in April than Manausin October. Montanita gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberMontanita 27°C (81°F)Manaus 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manaus and Montanita
| Montanita | Manaus | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 264 mm (10.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 335 mm (13.2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 311 mm (12.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.6 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.