Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Salvador?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salvador or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salvador or Puerto Montt, 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: Salvador or Puerto Montt?
Salvador
Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1549. Also known as "Brazil's capital of happiness," Salvador is famous for its plentiful and spirited street festivals. The third most populous city in Brazil, Salvador is also well-known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Brazil, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Brazil, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalvador $44Puerto Montt $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $44, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $89. 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 Salvador and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalvador $24Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalvador $48Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Salvador and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Salvador or Puerto Montt? 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: Salvador Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salvador $6.02Puerto Montt $6.43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
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Bus from Airport$1.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Salvador: $16
- Shared Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $16
- Transfers: Airport, Hotels, Maritime Terminals, Bus Station.: $23
- Tourism and Transfer Salvador and Morro de São Paulo: $24
- Transfer Hotel in Salvador / Salvador Airport: $24
- Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel Litoral Norte: $24
- Praia do Forte Shared Transfer From Salvador : $28
- Salvador to Salvador de Bahia Airport: Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Airport Transfer x Salvador Hotel - Sedan 1 to 4 people: $30
- Private Transfer from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Salvador Port: $31
- Executive Transfer - Salvador International Airport to Hotels or Residencia: $32
- Praia do Forte to Salvador Airport SSA-Departure Private Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- 4 Days Tour Los Lagos Region with Transfer Chiloe and Peulla: $177
- Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Montt: $44
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $31
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $27
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $31
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $46
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
- Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Salvador or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Salvador 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 daySalvador $13Puerto Montt $21
Typical Food Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
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Dinner for 2$1.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- Salvador by Night: Cultural Dinner and Show: $130
- Private Cooking Experience with local in Salvador: $130
- Cultural Folkloric Show and Dinner in Salvador: $140
- Baiana Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salvador $5.67Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Salvador, Vitória & Barra: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
- Salvador, Pelourinho: Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
- Salvador Sights Self Guided Tour (Vitória and Barra): $7.83
- Walking tour historic Pelourinho: $13
- Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $19
- Panoramic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $19
- Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica: $22
- Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo: $24
- Salvador Panoramic City Tour: $25
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
- Historic City Tour in Salvador: $25
- Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba: $30
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Frutillar Tour: $31
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing: $47
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $56
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Osorno Volcano Tour+Petrohue Falls / Cruises / Spanish: $68
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $77
- Private. City Tour Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas: $92
- Austral / Hornopiren Road Tour: $102
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $128
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest : $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalvador $5.38Puerto Montt $4.49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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Beers for 2$1.37
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Drinks$2.74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salvador and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Salvador much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Salvador would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salvador 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt than you might in Salvador.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salvador Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salvador or Puerto Montt?
Salvador has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Salvador and Puerto Montt, 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 Salvador or Puerto Montt?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Salvador or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Salvador and Puerto Montt.
In January, Salvador is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Salvador average around 27°C (81°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Montt this time of the year. In Salvador, it's very sunny this time of the year. Salvador usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during summer. Salvador gets 246 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
Salvador gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Salvador usually receives more rain than Puerto Montt. Salvador gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuarySalvador 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Salvador as well as Puerto Montt.
Salvador is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salvador averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Salvador often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Salvador gets 190 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Salvador receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Salvador usually gets more rain in April than Puerto Montt. Salvador gets 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilSalvador 26°C (80°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Salvador are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In the winter, Salvador is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salvador in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 7°C (45°F).
Salvador usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Salvador gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. It's quite rainy in Salvador. In July, Salvador usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Salvador gets 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulySalvador 24°C (75°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Salvador during the spring are popular places to visit.
In October, Salvador is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Salvador average around 26°C (78°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Salvador. In the spring, Salvador often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Salvador gets 228 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Salvador. Salvador usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Puerto Montt. Salvador gets 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberSalvador 26°C (78°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Salvador
| Salvador | Puerto Montt | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (80°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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