Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica 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: Podgorica or Montevideo?
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Montevideo €59
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, 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 Podgorica and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Montevideo €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Montevideo €74
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Montevideo €6.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat Airport (TIV): $136
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
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 Podgorica or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica €41Montevideo €13
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.Podgorica €21Montevideo €19
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $335
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $196
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $241
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $157
- Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova glava - Hiking Tour: $260
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $281
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $226
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $180
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $208
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 dayPodgorica €20Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
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 Podgorica and Montevideo, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Podgorica or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Montevideo.
In July, Podgorica is generally around the same temperature as Montevideoin January. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 26°C (80°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 Podgorica this time of the year. In the summer, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Montevideoin January. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Podgorica usually gets less rain in July than Montevideoin January. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Montevideo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during autumn. Podgorica gets 203 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. It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In October, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Montevideoin April. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 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 AprilPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Podgorica during the winter are popular places to visit.
In the winter, Podgorica is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Podgorica in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Montevideo averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin July. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Montevideoin July. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JulyPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Montevideo.
In April, Podgorica is generally cooler than Montevideoin October. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 14°C (58°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Montevideoin October. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 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 OctoberPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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