Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Sarajevo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sarajevo or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Sarajevo and Montreal. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Sarajevo or Montreal?
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and is one of the most culturally and historically interesting cities to visit in Europe. The city was at the crossroads where the Eastern and Western Roman Empires divided, and the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches divided. Today it is most associated with the Civil War that occurred here between 1992 and 1995. There are still many remnants of the war left, from the cemeteries that dot the countryside to the leftover damage done by bombs. Despite its brutal history, Sarajevo has begun to thrive again, both economically and as a tourist destination.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySarajevo $71Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Sarajevo is $71, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Sarajevo and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSarajevo $27Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSarajevo $54Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Sarajevo and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Sarajevo or Montreal? 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: Sarajevo Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sarajevo $7.09Montreal $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Sarajevo:
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Tram Tickets (for 2)$1.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sarajevo
Also for Sarajevo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Split: $323
- Split Private Transfer Service: $301
- Dubrovnik Private Transfer Service: $301
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Mostar: $293
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Gračanica: $293
- Transfer from/to Sarajevo - Belgrade: $290
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Doboj: $273
- Transfer from city of Sarajevo to city of Mostar: $252
- Private Transfer from Travnik to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $234
- Private transfer (FROM-TO) Sarajevo - Dubrovnik: $230
- Private transfer (FROM-TO) Sarajevo - Belgrade : $230
- Sarajevo ⇄ Mostar / Private Transfer: $205
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Private Transfer: Montreal City Center to Pierre E.T. Airport-YUL: $48
- Private Transfer from Montreal Cruise Port to Montreal City: $36
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Sarajevo or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Sarajevo 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 daySarajevo $31Montreal $36
Typical Food Prices in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour with Local Craft Experience: $43
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with your Host Family: $44
- Traditional Bosnian Dinner with Host Family: $54
- Bosnian Cooking Lessons: $80
- The 10 Tastings of Sarajevo Private Food Tour : $144
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sarajevo $12Montreal $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Sarajevo's activities, tours, and tickets:
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National Museum (for 2)$7.71
Tours and Activities in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 hours Small Group Old Town of Sarajevo Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide: $13
- 4-Hour Sightseeing Walking Tour with Food Tastings and Craft Experience: $44
- 8 to 9 Hours Daily Tour To Travnik and Jajce From Sarajevo: $104
- BOSNIAN PYRAMIDS TOUR (nature, history & archeology): $65
- Bijambare Cave & Bosnia Spring Park: Half-Day Tour from Sarajevo: $81
- Bijambare Cave & Bosnia Spring Park: Tour from Sarajevo: $80
- Bijambare Cave Tour : $44
- Bijambare Cave and Spring of River Bosna Tour: $45
- Bosnia's Treasures: 7-Day Private Tour: $1,318
- Bosnian Castles Tour: Sarajevo, Vranduk, Tesanj, Srebrenik: $143
- Bosnian Castles Tour: Vranduk Tešanj Srebrenik from Sarajevo: $134
- Bosnian Kingdom Capitals: Travnik & Jajce Tour from Sarajevo: $142
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour: $29
- 2 hour Tour of The Montreal Bagel: $44
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $300
- 3-Hour Scooter Sightseeing in Montreal: $79
- 3Hr Montreal Architecture Bike Tour with regular or E-bikes Beer & wine included: $64
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- All about Montreal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour: $24
- Awesome Curling Experience : $82
- Best of Montreal Small Group Tour with River Cruise + Notre Dame: $211
- Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio: $54
- Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal: $24
- City tour; afternoon in Montreal: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySarajevo $7.41Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Sarajevo
Also in Sarajevo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Small-group Wine Tasting Expiriance, with lunch in vineyard: $71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sarajevo and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Sarajevo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sarajevo is in Europe and Montreal is in North 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 Sarajevo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sarajevo 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal than you might in Sarajevo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sarajevo Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sarajevo or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Sarajevo. When comparing the sizes of Sarajevo and Montreal, 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 Sarajevo or Montreal?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Sarajevo or Montreal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sarajevo and Montreal. Many travelers come to Sarajevo for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Sarajevo is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sarajevo in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montreal this time of the year. In Sarajevo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sarajevo usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during summer. Sarajevo gets 323 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Sarajevo usually receives less rain than Montreal. Sarajevo gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySarajevo 26°C (78°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Sarajevo or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sarajevo as well as Montreal. Many visitors come to Sarajevo in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Sarajevo is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Sarajevo average around 17°C (62°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Sarajevo often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Sarajevo gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Sarajevo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sarajevo usually gets more rain in October than Montreal. Sarajevo gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSarajevo 17°C (62°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Sarajevo or Montreal in the Winter?
Both Montreal and Sarajevo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Sarajevo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Montreal can be very cold. Sarajevo is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Sarajevo averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Sarajevo usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Sarajevo gets 113 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Sarajevo. In January, Sarajevo usually receives more rain than Montreal. Sarajevo gets 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySarajevo 6°C (42°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Sarajevo or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Sarajevo during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Sarajevo because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Sarajevo is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sarajevo in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Sarajevo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Sarajevo gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sarajevo. Sarajevo usually gets more rain in April than Montreal. Sarajevo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSarajevo 14°C (58°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Sarajevo
| Sarajevo | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.