Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto 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.
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Montevideo is $64, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
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Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Toronto, 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.
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montevideo and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montevideo is in South America and Toronto is in North 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Montevideo Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Montevideo and Toronto, 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.
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 Toronto has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Montevideo and Toronto.
In the summer, Montevideo is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Montevideo in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Montevideo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Montevideo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto during summer. Montevideo gets 296 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Montevideo usually receives more rain than Torontoin July. Montevideo gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Montevideo as well as Toronto.
In April, Montevideo is generally much warmer than Torontoin October. Daily temperatures in Montevideo average around 17°C (63°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Montevideo often gets more sunshine than Torontoin October. Montevideo gets 171 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montevideo usually gets more rain in April than Torontoin October. Montevideo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Toronto and Montevideo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. Montevideo is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Montevideo averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F)in January.
Montevideo usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Montevideo gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Montevideo usually receives more rain than Torontoin January. Montevideo gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Toronto and Montevideo during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Montevideo is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Montevideo in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. In the spring, Montevideo often gets more sunshine than Torontoin April. Montevideo gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. Montevideo usually gets more rain in October than Torontoin April. Montevideo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Montevideo | Toronto | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
May | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
Jun | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |