Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Salto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salto or Montego Bay, 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.
Salto is in the citrus growing region of Northern Interior Uruguay, on the east bank of the Rio Uruguay. It is closely connected to the neighboring Argentinian city of Concordia that lies across the river on the western bank. Salto is Uruguay's second-largest city and the most northerly crossing point to Argentina. Salto is a very picturesque city that has a relaxing feel the entire year. However, people mostly come here for the nearby hot springs and the recreation area above the enormous Salto Grande hydroelectric dam.
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay, and The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Salto is $71, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $203. 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 Salto and Montego Bay in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salto and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Salto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salto is in South America and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Salto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salto 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Salto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salto Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Salto has a larger population, and is about 20% larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Salto and Montego Bay, 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.
Salto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Salto and Montego Bay. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Salto is generally cooler than Montego Bayin July. Daily temperatures in Salto average around 25°C (77°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In Salto, it's very sunny this time of the year. Salto usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay during summer. Salto gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
Salto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Salto usually receives more rain than Montego Bayin July. Salto gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Salto as well as Montego Bay. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Salto is cooler than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salto averages around 19°C (65°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the autumn, Salto often gets less sunshine than Montego Bayin October. Salto gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Salto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Salto usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Montego Bayin October. Salto gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Montego Bay and Salto are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Salto is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salto in July average around 12°C (54°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Salto usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Salto gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Salto usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montego Bayin January. Salto gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Montego Bay and Salto during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In October, Salto is generally cooler than Montego Bayin April. Daily temperatures in Salto average around 18°C (64°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Salto. In the spring, Salto often gets more sunshine than Montego Bayin April. Salto gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Salto. Salto usually gets more rain in October than Montego Bayin April. Salto gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Salto | Montego Bay | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Mar | 22°C (71°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
May | 15°C (59°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Jun | 12°C (54°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Jul | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Nov | 20°C (69°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
Dec | 23°C (74°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |