Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Tallinn?
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 Tallinn or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn 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: Tallinn or Montego Bay?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €121Montego Bay €230
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €121, 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 Tallinn and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Montego Bay €91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Montego Bay €182
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Montego Bay €13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $33
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $39
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $39
- Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Sedan: $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $45
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $46
- Private Airport Transfer: $46
- Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $67
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $68
- From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69
- Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Zoëtry Resorts Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $20
- VIP Luxury Private Transfer To and From (MBJ): $100
- VIP Luxury Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay/ Falmouth: $74
- VIP Airport Transfer to Hotel in Montego Bay: $30
- Tryall / Round Hill - Montego Bay Airport Transfers: $107
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Montego Bay HTL-APT (MBJ): $37
- Tropical Court Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- Transfer from/to Airport, Riu Reggae, Riu Montego Bay, Riu Palace: $28
- Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Runaway Bay: $172
- Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Iberostar zone: $64
- Tobys Resort Private Airport Transfer: $20
- The Spa Retreat Boutique Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €62Montego Bay €126
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
- Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
- Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
- Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
- From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111
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 City and Food Tour All Inclusive Experience: $48
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
- Street Food Tour in Montego Bay: $59
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Glowing Waters Swim: $95
- 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
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Montego Bay €28
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour with 3D Map: $3.45
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.73
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $6.90
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
- Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn: $8.50
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.22
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Discover Terrific Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- Museum of Illusions Tallinn Official Entry Ticket: $17
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:
- 1 Hour Efoil Experience in Montego Bay: $150
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 2 Days Of Blue Hole, Dunns River Falls & Hidden Beauty Adventure: $180
- 2 Days Private Jamaica Tour: $230
- 27/27 Lounge, Pier 1 & Margaritaville Nightlife Tour In Jamaica: $80
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 3-Hour Private Tour in the Highlights of Montego Bay: $58
- 4 Hour ATV & Horse Back Riding Private Tour (Transportation Only): $105
- 4 Hours Party Boat Catamaran Cruise in Negril: $190
- 4 Hours Private Night Life Experience in Montego Bay: $66
- 5 Hour Private Tour at Doctor's Cave Beach and Margaritaville: $55
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Montego Bay €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl - Trendy Bars with Shots, Games and Deals: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
- Tallinn Old Town Bar Crawl - free shots, discounts & club: $23
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $129
- Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn 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 Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Tallinn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Montego Bay?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Montego Bay?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Montego Bay. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Tallinn is much colder than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Montego Bay. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
Both Montego Bay and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In October, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Montego Bay in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Montego Bay. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tallinn can be very cold during spring. Tallinn is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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