Which place is cheaper, Pucon or Montego Bay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Montego Bay and Pucon 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.
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
A popular hub for adventure tourism, Pucon is a town in the Lake District of the South American nation of Chile. Located on Lake Villarirca with the snowcapped Villarrica volcano looming above and plenty of forested valleys below, the town has become a home base year-round for a full range of outdoor activities.
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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Montego Bay is $203, while the average daily cost in Pucon is $100. 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 Montego Bay and Pucon in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Montego Bay or Pucon? 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pucon:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
Here are a few actual costs in Pucon for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montego Bay and Pucon, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Pucon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands and Pucon 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 Pucon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pucon 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Pucon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montego Bay Expensive? and Is Pucon Expensive?.
Montego Bay has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Pucon. When comparing the sizes of Montego Bay and Pucon, 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.
Pucon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Montego Bay and Pucon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In July, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Puconin January. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 28°C (82°F), and Pucon fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pucon this time of the year. In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. Montego Bay usually receives less sunshine than Pucon during summer. Montego Bay gets 257 hours of sunny skies, while Pucon receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Montego Bay usually receives more rain than Puconin January. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pucon receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Montego Bay as well as Pucon. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Montego Bay is much warmer than Pucon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Montego Bay averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Pucon fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In the autumn, Montego Bay often gets more sunshine than Puconin April. Montego Bay gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pucon receives 132 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pucon. Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montego Bay usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Puconin April. Montego Bay gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Pucon receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Pucon and Montego Bay are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In the winter, Montego Bay is much warmer than Pucon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Montego Bay in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Pucon averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. Montego Bay usually receives more sunshine than Pucon during winter. Montego Bay gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Pucon receives 66 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pucon. In January, Montego Bay usually receives less rain than Puconin July. Montego Bay gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Pucon receives 312 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Pucon and Montego Bay during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Montego Bay is generally much warmer than Puconin October. Daily temperatures in Montego Bay average around 25°C (77°F), and Pucon fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. In the spring, Montego Bay often gets more sunshine than Puconin October. Montego Bay gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pucon receives 198 hours of full sun.
Pucon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Montego Bay usually gets less rain in April than Puconin October. Montego Bay gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pucon receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Montego Bay | Pucon | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
May | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 297 mm (11.7 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 247 mm (9.7 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |