Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seoul or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Seoul and Montevideo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Montevideo?
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $109Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $109, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $64. 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 Seoul and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $55Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $110Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Seoul or Montevideo? 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: Seoul Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $16Montevideo $7.38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.69
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Short Taxi Ride$5.16
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Metro Ride$0.99
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport 1-12 pax: $204
- Lotte World Ticket with Private Transfer: $181
- Private Transfer from Incheon Airport to Seoul up to 12 pax: $181
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport (1-12pax): $170
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Gimpo Airport (1-12 pax): $167
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-12 pax): $167
- Private Airport Transfer - Incheon Airport ⇔ Seoul (Up to 7 or 11 people): $138
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport: $101
- Private Airport Transfer * Incheon Airport <-> Seoul (1-5 people): $100
- Private Transfer l Airport to/from Seoul: $100
- Private Airport Transfer : Incheon airport to/from Seoul(~7 pax): $99
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $19
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Seoul 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 daySeoul $30Montevideo $14
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.42
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Waffle$0.74
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Dippin' Dots$1.47
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Chicken Fried Rice$4.05
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Chicken Stick$1.47
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.40
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Lunch Buffet$4.42
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Donut$0.74
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Mushroom Burger$3.83
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.43
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Udon & Sushi$5.16
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Fresh Burger$3.54
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.32
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.69
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Fried Rice$4.05
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Vietnamese Dinner$7.00
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$7.00
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Donut$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Korean Cooking @ Seoul Cooking Club!: $0.11
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $37
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $48
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $58
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Half Day Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 landMarks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $27Montevideo $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.90
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Movie Ticket$5.90
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Kimchi Museum$2.21
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Full Day Tour Jeonju Hanok Village, Wansan Park and Gakwonsa: $72
- Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm: $98
- ‘Itaewon Class’ Night Tour: $24
- 1 Day Private Full DMZ Tour in Seoul with Crystal Gondola: $220
- 2-Hour Makgeolli Tasting Experience in Seoul: $37
- 2-Hour Private Kayaking and Paddleboarding Experience in Hanriver: $30
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3 Hour Walking Tour in Songpa Seoul: $48
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $33
- 63 Aqua Planet and 63 Building Seoul Observatory Tickets: $14
- ARMY must visit BTS tour in Seoul: $55
- Activity - Mt. Bukhan Hiking Guided Tour: $150
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Tourist Bus "Discover Montevideo": $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- City tour Montevideo: $27
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
- Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
- Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $11
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $43
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $81
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seoul and Montevideo, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seoul is in Asia and Montevideo is in South 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 Montevideo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montevideo 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul than you might in Montevideo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seoul Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Montevideo?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Seoul and Montevideo, 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 Seoul or Montevideo?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Montevideo is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Seoul has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Seoul or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Montevideo. Many travelers come to Seoul for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Seoul is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seoul in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In the summer, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin January. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Seoul receives a lot of rain in the summer. Seoul usually gets more rain in July than Montevideoin January. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuarySeoul 26°C (78°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Seoul in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Seoul is generally cooler than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 15°C (59°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seoul. Seoul usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during autumn. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In October, Seoul usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilSeoul 15°C (59°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Seoul during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Seoul for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Seoul can be very cold during winter. Seoul is much colder than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Seoul often gets more sunshine than Montevideoin July. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Seoul usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulySeoul -3°C (27°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Montevideo. The spring months attract visitors to Seoul because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Seoul is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seoul in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. In Seoul, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Seoul usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montevideoin October. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberSeoul 13°C (55°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Seoul
| Seoul | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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