Which place is cheaper, El Chalten or Montevideo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Montevideo and El Chalten 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 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.
El Chalten is probably one of the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, especially at the slightest ray of sunshine and one of your cheapest destination while you are travelling in Patagonia. Indeed, you will spend your days hiking and there are no park fees. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, and outdoor stores but most of them will not accept credit cards so before heading out, get cash in El Calafate or your previous stop. For the beginners, it will be long hikes in a magical setting and for the experts perhaps a week long expedition to the greatest glaciers of the world. To discover the way people live in the pampa, you may also decide to stay at an Estancia. In the stunning Estancia Santa Thelma, about 300km away from El Chalten, you will be able to explore the surroundings by horse, live a unique experience in the middle of the nature and its vast plains occupied by thousands of merino sheep and horses and of course eat a typical meal of the region.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina, and The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Montevideo is $65, while the average daily cost in El Chalten is $10. 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 Montevideo and El Chalten in more detail.
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Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both El Chalten and Montevideo 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.
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for El Chalten are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montevideo and El Chalten, we can see that Montevideo is more expensive. And not only is El Chalten much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to El Chalten would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in El Chalten 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 El Chalten.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montevideo Expensive? and Is El Chalten Expensive?.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Both El Chalten and Montevideo during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Montevideo is cooler than El Chalten. Typically, the summer temperatures in Montevideo in January average around 24°C (75°F), and El Chalten averages at about 27°C (81°F).
El Chalten gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Montevideo usually gets less rain in January than El Chalten. Montevideo gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Montevideo and El Chalten.
In April, Montevideo is generally cooler than El Chalten. Daily temperatures in Montevideo average around 17°C (63°F), and El Chalten fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
El Chalten receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Montevideo usually receives less rain than El Chalten. Montevideo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Montevideo as well as El Chalten.
Montevideo is cooler than El Chalten in the winter. The daily temperature in Montevideo averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and El Chalten fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Montevideo usually gets more rain in July than El Chalten. Montevideo gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both El Chalten and Montevideo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Montevideo is cooler than El Chalten. Typically, the spring temperatures in Montevideo in October average around 17°C (63°F), and El Chalten averages at about 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in El Chalten. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. Montevideo usually receives more sunshine than El Chalten during spring. Montevideo gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while El Chalten receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in El Chalten. It's quite rainy in Montevideo. In October, Montevideo usually receives less rain than El Chalten. Montevideo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Montevideo | El Chalten | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
May | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Jun | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Aug | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |