Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Stockholm?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Stockholm or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Stockholm and Montevideo can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Stockholm or Montevideo?
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
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 Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStockholm $169Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $169, 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 Stockholm and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $96Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $192Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm 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: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $20Montevideo $7.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Skavsta Airport: $291
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport NYO-Business Car: $291
- Arrival Private Transfer: Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Minibus: $275
- Departure Private Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Minibus: $265
- Airport Transfer By Luxuary First Class , Arlanda Airport-Sthlm City: $246
- Airport Transfer By Business Van - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City : $207
- Stockholm Airport Transfers : Stockholm City to Airport ARN in Luxury Car: $204
- From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $171
- Stockholm Airport (ARN): Transfer to Stockholm city/port: $169
- Private Arlanda Transfer Service to/from Stockholm : $168
- Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) to Stockholm City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Cruise port VIP Transfer: Cruise port to Stockholm city center 1-6 Passangers: $159
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Stockholm 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 dayStockholm $36Montevideo $14
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$9.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Food Tour: $102
- Stockholm Food Tour: $103
- Stockholm Walking Food Tour With Small Group: $119
- From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $129
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.Stockholm $25Montevideo $21
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Stockholm Fire and Ice Tour! Dive into Swedish lifestyle! Bike and Sauna: $235
- 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour: $182
- 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $352
- 2 Hour Stockholm Metro Tour : $39
- 2-Hour Free Walking Tour in Stockholm: $0.93
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Stockholm (Old Town and Surroundings): $3.28
- 2-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $252
- 3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm: $107
- 3-Hour Private Stockholm Photography Tour of Famous Landmarks : $172
- 3-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $299
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Stockholm: $63
- ABBA Museum Fast-Track Tickets, Stockholm Pop Culture Tour: $283
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 dayStockholm $26Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $282
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $284
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 Stockholm and Montevideo, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm is in Europe 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 1% larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Stockholm or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Stockholm during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Stockholm is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Stockholm in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
In Montevideo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Stockholm. In the summer, Stockholm often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin January. Stockholm gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Stockholm usually gets less rain in July than Montevideoin January. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryStockholm 18°C (64°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Montevideo. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
In October, Stockholm is generally much colder than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 8°C (46°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Stockholm usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during autumn. Stockholm gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Stockholm gets 50 mm (2 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 AprilStockholm 8°C (46°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Montevideo. Many travelers come to Stockholm for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Stockholm. Stockholm is much colder than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Stockholm often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin July. Stockholm gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Stockholm usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 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 JulyStockholm -3°C (27°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Stockholm in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Stockholm is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Stockholm in April average around 5°C (41°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. Stockholm usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Stockholm gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In April, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 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 OctoberStockholm 5°C (41°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Stockholm
| Stockholm | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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