Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Montevideo 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.
Where Should I go: Nice or Montevideo?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Montevideo
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €131Montevideo €59
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Montevideo 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 Nice and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Montevideo €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Montevideo €74
Compare Hotels in Nice and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Nice or Montevideo? 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Montevideo €6.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,550
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,399
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $861
- Airport transfer to Genoa: $753
- Airport transfer to Marseille: $753
- Airport transfer to Aix en Provence: $700
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Cannes hotels: $520
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Monaco hotels: $446
- Airport transfer to St Tropez: $409
- Nice Airport Transfer to SAINT-TROPEZ: $398
- Airport transfer to Port Grimaud: $377
- Airport transfer to San Remo: $323
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $19
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Nice 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 dayNice €49Montevideo €13
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $134
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $148
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nice €12Montevideo €19
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $66
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $81
- 7 Hills of Nice E-bike Tour with Local Guide: $108
- 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Monaco and Eze: $104
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $252
- Afternoon Tour to Monaco Monte-Carlo Eze from Nice : $104
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Tourist Bus "Discover Montevideo": $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- City tour Montevideo: $27
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
- Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
- Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNice €17Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- International Party Bar and Pub Crawl in Nice: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Years Eve Pub Crawl in Nice: $54
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Montevideo, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nice is in Europe and Montevideo 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 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Nice and Montevideo, 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 Nice or Montevideo?
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 Nice has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Nice or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Nice as well as Montevideo. The summer months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Nice is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
Nice usually gets less rain in July than Montevideoin January. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNice 23°C (73°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Nice or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In October, Nice is generally around the same temperature as Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 17°C (63°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. It's quite rainy in Nice. In October, Nice usually receives more rain than Montevideoin April. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNice 17°C (63°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Nice or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Nice during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Nice is cooler than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Nice usually gets more rain in January than Montevideoin July. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNice 9°C (48°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Nice or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Montevideo. Many visitors come to Nice in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Nice is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nice in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Nice usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNice 13°C (56°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Nice
| Nice | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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