Should you visit Recife or Montanita?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Recife and Montanita can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Recife
One of the largest cities on Brazil's northeast coast, Recife is also the capital of the state of Pernambuco. The city gets its name from the Portuguese word for "reef," as it was built around a landscape of natural reef beaches. Many people visit to enjoy these beaches, experience the culture, and explore the history of this important Brazilian city.
Montanita
Montanita is a small village located on Manglaralto parish along the southern coast of Ecuador. The Pacific Coast of Ecuador is lined with beach towns, either small villages with local fisherman or larger towns more set up for foreign travellers like Montanita. With one of the best beaches in Ecuador, one of the best surf breaks in the region, and a great laid-back atmosphere Montanita is a great little getaway, especially for the hippies of the world. It has also become a popular weekend destination for English teachers and Spanish students coming from Guayaquil and Quito. The beachfront village of Montanita has a laid-back atmosphere and steady stream of cosmopolitan backpackers, with as many South Americans as gringos.
Which city is cheaper, Montanita or Recife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Recife is $139, while the average daily cost in Montanita is $77. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Recife and Montanita in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Recife is $148. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The prices for places to stay in Montanita can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $33, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $66.
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Recife is $7.10 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Montanita's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $31 per person, per day on transportation in Montanita.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Recife
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Recife:
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Belém de São Francisco:
$771
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Triunfo:
$708
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Serra Talhada:
$708
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Maceió:
$438
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Natal:
$438
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Buíque:
$424
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Praia da Pipa:
$374
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Santa Cruz do Capibaribe:
$322
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to São Miguel dos Milagres:
$322
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Porto de Pedras:
$290
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Garanhuns:
$281
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Nova Jerusalém:
$256
Is it cheaper to fly into Recife or Montanita?
Prices for flights to both Montanita and Recife 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
In Recife travelers spend around $59 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Montanita food costs typically run travelers around $22 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Recife $59
Montanita $22
Entertainment
Recife's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $9.43 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Montanita can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $25 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Recife
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Recife are as follows:
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5-Day Pernambuco Tour from Recife:
$385
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Carneiros Beach Day Tour:
$40
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City Tour Olinda And Recife Antigo:
$26
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City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand:
$77
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City Tour of Recife Including the Park of Sculptures:
$64
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Cultutal Tour in Recife with Ricardo Brennand Institute:
$26
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Day Trip to Igarassu and Itamaracá Island Tour from Recife:
$29
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From Recife Old Town and Olinda City Tour:
$17
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Gastronomic and Boat Evening Tour in Recife:
$100
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Half-Day Tour: Oficina Francisco Brennand and Ricardo Brennand Institute plus Park of Sculptures in Recife:
$71
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Igarassu And Itamaraca Island Tour:
$38
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Maragogi Beach Tour from Recife:
$43
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Montanita, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $6.29.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Recife and Montanita, we can see that Recife is more expensive. And not only is Montanita much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Montanita would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montanita 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 Recife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Recife than you might in Montanita.
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