Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Oslo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Oslo or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oslo 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: Oslo or Montevideo?
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
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 Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOslo $137Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Oslo is $137, 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 Oslo and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOslo $81Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOslo $162Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Oslo and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Oslo 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: Oslo Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oslo $23Montevideo $7.38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$6.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Oslo Airport (OSL): Private Transfer to Oslo Cruise Port: $489
- Transfer Between Oslo City Center & Gardermoen Airport: $256
- Oslo Airport Transfers : Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL in Business Van: $238
- Oslo Airport Transfers : Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City in Business Van: $229
- Round-Trip Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Business Car: $228
- Trondheim Private Transfer from Trondheim (TRD) Airport to City centre: $215
- Oslo Private Transfer from Oslo city centre to Oslo airport: $204
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport(OSL) to Trysil - Arrival Private Transfer: $187
- Oslo Lufthavn Airport (OSL) to Trysil - Arrival Private Transfer: $187
- Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $179
- Oslo Lufthavn Airport OSL to Hafjell- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
- Private Oslo Airport and City Transfers: $164
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 Oslo or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Oslo 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 dayOslo $30Montevideo $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslofjord Cruise with Seafood Dinner: $59
- Oslo Alternative Culture and Street Food Tour: $73
- Christmas Street Food Tour with Akevitt and Christmas beer : $111
- 3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord: $119
- Oslo Fjord 3 Course Dinner Sightseeing Cruise: $119
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.Oslo $19Montevideo $21
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- 2 Hour Sea Kayak Tour on Oslofjord from Central Oslo: $92
- 2.hr Oslo Kayak Tour “Fjord City”: $92
- 2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour: $212
- 4 hours Winter View of the Oslofjord Walk Tour : $149
- A Self-Guided Tour of Akershus to Kongen Marina Waterfront: $7.99
- Akerselva River Kayak Tour; An Urban Paddling Adventure: $92
- Akerselva River Tour : $92
- An Oslo Waterfront Stroll: Self-paced Audio Tour: $7.99
- Authentic Oslo bike tour: $44
- City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $45
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Discover Christmas Spirit in Oslo Walking Tour: $27
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 dayOslo $11Montevideo -
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 Oslo and Montevideo, we can see that Oslo is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oslo 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo 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 Oslo Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oslo or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Oslo. When comparing the sizes of Oslo 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 Oslo 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 Oslo has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Oslo or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Oslo as well as Montevideo. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Oslo this time of year.
In July, Oslo is generally cooler than Montevideoin January. Daily temperatures in Oslo average around 18°C (64°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Oslo this time of the year. In the summer, Oslo often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin January. Oslo gets 246 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Oslo usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Montevideoin January. Oslo gets 84 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryOslo 18°C (64°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Oslo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Oslo for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Oslo is much colder than Montevideo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Oslo averages around 7°C (45°F) in October, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in April.
Oslo usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during autumn. Oslo gets 86 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In October, Oslo usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Oslo gets 84 mm (3.3 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 AprilOslo 7°C (45°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Oslo during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Oslo in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Oslo can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Oslo is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Oslo in January average around -4°C (25°F), and Montevideo averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Oslo often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin July. Oslo gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Oslo usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Oslo gets 49 mm (1.9 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 JulyOslo -4°C (25°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Oslo and Montevideo. Most visitors come to Oslo for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Oslo is generally much colder than Montevideoin October. Daily temperatures in Oslo average around 6°C (42°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. Oslo usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Oslo gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Oslo usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Oslo gets 42 mm (1.7 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 OctoberOslo 6°C (42°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Oslo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (25°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (26°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (42°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (53°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (45°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (35°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.