Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Osaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Osaka or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or Montevideo, 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: Osaka or Montevideo?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOsaka $88Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $88, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $64. 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 Osaka and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $45Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $90Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Osaka 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: Osaka Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $14Montevideo $7.38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer service from Osaka to /from Wakayama.: $424
- Osaka Kyoto Transfer:10 hours English driver: $366
- Osaka Kansai Int Airport (KIX): Transfer to Osaka hotels: $341
- Osaka Private Transfer from Osaka central to Itami Airport (ITM): $276
- KIX-OSAKA or OSAKA-KIX Airport Transfers (Max 9 Pax): $267
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $248
- Osaka Airport Transfers : Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $237
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $237
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Airport (ITM) to Toyama Cruise Port: $219
- Osaka City: Private One-Way Transfers to/from Arima Onsen: $219
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $216
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
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- 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
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $25Montevideo $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $23
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $26
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $37
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $47
- Nosatlgic Namba Osaka Street Food Tour.: $48
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $50
- Home Cooking Class: $51
- Homemade Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka: $51
- Enjoy artistic TEMPURA Cooking Class: $60
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $63
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
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.Osaka $20Montevideo $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Dotonbori Nightscapes: Photoshooting tour in Dotonbori": $120
- "Experience Kyoto: A Full-Day Private Tour Adventure": $120
- 1-Day walking tour in Osakaļ¼Castle, temples and Ukiyoe: $139
- 150 mins Deep Samurai Experience near Osaka Castle: $184
- 2-Hour Kendo Experience with English Instructor In Osaka Japan: $120
- 2-Hour Osaka Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide from Namba: $142
- 3 Days Private Osaka Kyoto and Nara Tour with English Driver: $1,634
- 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $33
- 3-Hour Osaka Local food Hopping tour in Namba: $40
- 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $120
- 4-Day Private Kyoto Osaka Nara Sightseeing tour with Guide: $2,453
- 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku: $73
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour: $65
- Private Tour to Tourist Places in Montevideo: $260
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Best Private & Personalized Tour of Montevideo: $200
- Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.: $165
- Best Private Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $250
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $120
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers : $120
- Best custom Montevideo Private Tour in Electric SUV! (BMW Option): $120
- City Tour of Montevideo: $40
- City Tour, the best option for small groups: $160
- City tour Montevideo: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $12Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Born & Raised Local Guide: $31
- Osaka Nights: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $33
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $39
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $40
- 3 Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Namba : $52
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 Osaka and Montevideo, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka is in Asia 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Montevideo?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Osaka 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 Osaka 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 Osaka has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Osaka or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Montevideo. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
Osaka is a little warmer than Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during summer. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Osaka usually receives more rain than Montevideoin January. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryOsaka 28°C (82°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Montevideo. Many travelers come to Osaka for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Osaka is a little warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Osaka in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.
In the autumn, Osaka often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideoin April. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Osaka receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Osaka usually gets more rain in October than Montevideoin April. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilOsaka 19°C (66°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Osaka in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Osaka is generally much colder than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 6°C (42°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Osaka usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideo during winter. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Osaka usually receives less rain than Montevideoin July. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyOsaka 6°C (42°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo and Osaka during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Osaka for the activities around the city during these months.
Osaka is cooler than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
In Montevideo, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin October. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. Osaka usually gets more rain in April than Montevideoin October. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberOsaka 15°C (59°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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