Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg 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.
Where Should I go: Salzburg or Montego Bay?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
Montego Bay
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €185Montego Bay €230
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €185, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is €230. 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 Salzburg and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Montego Bay €90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Montego Bay €180
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Montego Bay? 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Montego Bay €13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $69
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $90
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $90
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $92
- Airport Transfer: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg by Luxury Car: $107
- Private Salzburg to Zell am See, Innsbruck, or Kitzbuhel Transfer: $120
- Salzburg Airport to Kitzbühel Private Ski Transfer: $139
- Salzburg Airport to Saalbach Hinterglemm Private Ski Transfer: $145
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Arrival Transfer: $160
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Salzburg Airport (SZG)-Departure Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver: $192
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with Scenic Stops: $214
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Shared Transfer: From/to Montego Bay International Airport: $9.75
- Breathless Resort Exclusive Private Airport Transfer: $10
- Hyatt Zillara or Ziva Rose Hall private Transfers: $10
- Airport transfer, Private Taxi Montego Bay: $10
- Private Transfers: MBJ Airport ↔ RIU Montego Bay, Palace & Reggae: $13
- Private Airport Transfer to Sandals Montego: $13
- Sandals Royal Caribbean Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Tropical Court Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Grandiosa Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay and Falmouth Jamaica: $14
- Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Falmouth Area: $14
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Montego Bay: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg €71Montego Bay €126
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $74
- Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson incl. Lunch: $74
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $96
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $96
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $97
- Bake Apple Strudel and Pretzels – Salzburg Dinner Fortress Views: $109
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $149
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $166
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Lunch or Dinner with Pickup from Montego Bay: $45
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Glowing Waters Swim: $95
- Glistening Bioluminescent Waters and Dinner at Jerk hut: $105
- Bar Hopping & Local Food Tour-From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $130
- The Local Lime- Montego Bay Dinner and/or Nightlife Tour: $149
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Dinner and Nightlife -From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
- Authentic Jamaican Food Cooking Experience in the Countryside: $195
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations: $231
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Montego Bay €28
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Kaprun Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.85
- Podcast Tour Salzburg Mozart The Child Prodigy and the Prince: $5.47
- Stiegl Brauwelt Museum ticket: $16
- Nuns and Nazis Walking Tour in Salzburg: $21
- Mirabell: A Baroque Odyssey Walking Tour in Salzburg: $22
- Salzburg Panorama Cruise on the Salzach river: $22
- Mozart's Footsteps: Puzzle Tour in Salzburg's Old Town: $25
- Lonely Goatherd Bike Tour: Cycle Salzburg's Surroundings with the Sound of Music: $34
- Kickbike Tour - discovering the city in a fun and active way: $40
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $45
- Segway Tours Salzburg City Tour: $79
- WWII Historical Eagle's Nest Guided Tour in Berchtesgaden Germany: $80
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach€2.38
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Snorkeling Trip€17
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One Tank Dive€33
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride€38
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Margaritaville Hip-Strip and Great River Rafting Private Tour: $20
- Shopping Tour for Whitter Village Mall Private / Charted Air Conditioned Taxi: $20
- Carnival Cruise Ship in Montego Bay to Great River & Hip strip: $20
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
- Montego Bay Nightlife Tour with Private Transportation: $25
- Doctors Cave Beach Roundtrip Tour in Montego Bay: $30
- Adventure and Activity Based Music and Nightlife and Nature: $30
- Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket: $30
- Montego Bay Private Shopping Tour with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Doctor Cave Beach and Hip Strip Shopping from Cruise Ship: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Montego Bay €12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
- Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $250
- Montego Bay Pub Crawl To Negril and Rick's Cafe: $255
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Salzburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salzburg is in Europe 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 Salzburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salzburg 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 Salzburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Montego Bay?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 81% larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg 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.
When is the best time to visit Salzburg or Montego Bay?
Salzburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Salzburg or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Salzburg is generally cooler than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 20°C (68°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during summer. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
Both Montego Bay and Salzburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Salzburg is much colder than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Salzburg usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Montego Bay. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Salzburg can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Salzburg is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salzburg in January average around -0°C (31°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Montego Bay in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Montego Bay. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the natural beauty during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In April, Salzburg is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (51°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the spring, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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