Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Oslo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Oslo or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oslo or Montreal, 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 Montreal?
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.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOslo $137Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Oslo is $137, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOslo $81Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOslo $162Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Oslo and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Oslo or Montreal? 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 Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oslo $23Montreal $21
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 Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $36
- Private Transfer: Montreal City Center to Pierre E.T. Airport-YUL: $48
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Oslo or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $30Montreal $36
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
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oslo $19Montreal $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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOslo $11Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oslo and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Oslo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oslo is in Europe and Montreal 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 Oslo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oslo 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal than you might in Oslo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oslo Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oslo or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Oslo. When comparing the sizes of Oslo and Montreal, 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 Montreal?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Oslo or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Oslo as well as Montreal. Most visitors come to Oslo for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Oslo is generally cooler than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Oslo average around 18°C (64°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montreal. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Oslo this time of the year. In the summer, Oslo often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Oslo gets 246 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Oslo usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Oslo gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOslo 18°C (64°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Oslo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Oslo because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Oslo is cooler than Montreal in the autumn. The daily temperature in Oslo averages around 7°C (45°F) in October, and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Oslo usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Oslo gets 86 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Oslo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montreal. Oslo gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOslo 7°C (45°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Oslo during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Oslo this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Montreal. It's quite cold in Oslo in the winter. In the winter, Oslo is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the winter temperatures in Oslo in January average around -4°C (25°F), and Montreal averages at about -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Oslo often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Oslo gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Oslo usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Oslo gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOslo -4°C (25°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Oslo and Montreal. Many travelers come to Oslo for the activities around the city.
In April, Oslo is generally around the same temperature as Montreal. Daily temperatures in Oslo average around 6°C (42°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Oslo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal during spring. Oslo gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Oslo usually receives less rain than Montreal. Oslo gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOslo 6°C (42°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Oslo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (25°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (26°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (42°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (53°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (45°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (35°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 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.