Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Nassau?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nassau or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or Puerto Montt, 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: Nassau or Puerto Montt?
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $189Puerto Montt $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $189, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $89. 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 Nassau and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $109Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $218Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Nassau and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or Puerto Montt? 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: Nassau Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32Puerto Montt $6.43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $30
- Shared Shuttle Transfer to NAS Airport - Departure: $34
- Shared Shuttle Transfer from NAS Airport - Arrival: $34
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Arrival Transfer: $40
- Nassau Airport Round-trip Shared Transfers: $45
- Private Transfer in Nassau: $45
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Nassau hotel or address to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Puerto Tepual Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Arrival Transfer: $21
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $27
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $31
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $31
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $34
- Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Montt: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Nassau 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 dayNassau $53Puerto Montt $21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37Puerto Montt $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Nassau Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Jewel of the Bahamas: $15
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $28
- Roundtrip Shuttle from Cruise Terminal at Prince George Wharf: $29
- Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $43
- Bahamas Ghost Walking Tour: $44
- Island Tour: $44
- Nassau Historical Walking Tour: $49
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Frutillar Tour: $31
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing: $47
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $56
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Osorno Volcano Tour+Petrohue Falls / Cruises / Spanish: $68
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $77
- Private. City Tour Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas: $92
- Austral / Hornopiren Road Tour: $102
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $128
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest : $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19Puerto Montt $4.49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $135
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and Puerto Montt, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Puerto Montt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nassau or Puerto Montt?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Nassau and Puerto Montt, 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 Nassau or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nassau or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
Both Puerto Montt and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In the summer, Nassau is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nassau in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 16°C (60°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Puerto Montt. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during summer. Nassau gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. In July, Nassau usually receives more rain than Puerto Monttin January. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNassau 28°C (82°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Montt and Nassau during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Nassau is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin April. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. In the autumn, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin April. Nassau gets 223 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNassau 26°C (79°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Nassau is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the winter. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F)in July.
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nassau usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Nassau gets 220 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Nassau usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNassau 21°C (70°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Nassau or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Nassau as well as Puerto Montt. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Nassau is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nassau in April average around 23°C (74°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In the spring, Nassau often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin October. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Nassau usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Monttin October. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNassau 23°C (74°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Nassau
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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