Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Tampere?
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 Tampere or Montego Bay?
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 Tampere and Montego Bay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Tampere or Montego Bay?
Tampere
Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It sits between Nasijarvi Lake and Pyhajarvi Lake, with the Tammerkoski rapids in between. It is one of the larger Finnish cities, with more than 200,000 inhabitants, but Tampere has managed to keep the small town feel. The city center is compact in size, and the atmosphere is friendly and casual. The city is located on a scenic spot on a narrow isthmus. The Tammerkoski rapids and their riverbanks form the backdrop for the old industrial buildings, and ridges formed thousands of years ago by ancient seas and retreating ice offer fantastic views over the two lakes. Original architecture and innovative urban development blend together to please both viewers and users of the built environment. Enjoy the surrounding lakes on peaceful rowboat trips or on cruises on larger vessels, or concentrate on the urban sights from a sightseeing bus. Regenerated industrial buildings now house quirky museums, enticing shops, pubs, cinemas and cafes. Tampere has a down-to-earth vitality that makes it a favorite for many visitors.
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 Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTampere €172Montego Bay €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Tampere is €172, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is €217. 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 Tampere and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTampere €80Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTampere €160Montego Bay €170
Compare Hotels in Tampere and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Tampere 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: Tampere Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tampere €59Montego Bay €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tampere
Also for Tampere, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tampere Private Transfer from Tampere city centre to Tampere airport: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Kingston: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $319
- Private Airport Transfers To and From Kingston (KIN) Airport: $200
- Horseback Ride/Swim and Blue Hole Falls Daytrip with Transfers: $190
- Green Grato Caves and Dunns River Falls with Private Transfer : $180
- Riu Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $169
- Private Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting Tour with Private Transfer: $135
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Private Transfer to Dunns River Blue Hole Tubing from Montego Bay: $110
- Private Transfer to Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole: $110
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Sandals South Coast Airport Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Tampere or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Tampere 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 dayTampere €57Montego Bay €119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tampere
For Tampere, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tampere Food Tour Local Tastings, Meal & Rooftop City Views: $106
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $10
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $158
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tampere €24Montego Bay €26
Tours and Activities in Tampere
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tampere.
- Tampere Scenic Bike Tour with Sauna and Local Flavors: $106
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€2.24
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Snorkeling Trip€16
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One Tank Dive€31
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride€36
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Black River Day Adventure Tour: $92
- Dunn’s River Secret falls with Horse-back&Bamboo Raft Experience: $125
- Falmouth Mystic from Montego Bay Luminous Lagoon Night Tour: $90
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $118
- Private Dolphin Cove Adventure : $250
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 3 Hours Private Highlights Tour & Shopping in Montego Bay Jamaica: $100
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- ATV Adventure and Rick's Cafe Tour with Transportation: $238
- ATV Jungle Safari Tour from Montego Bay: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTampere €10Montego Bay €11
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tampere and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Tampere much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tampere 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 Tampere would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tampere 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 Tampere.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tampere Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tampere or Montego Bay?
Tampere has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Tampere 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 Tampere or Montego Bay?
Tampere 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 Tampere or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Tampere during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Tampere is much colder than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Tampere averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tampere. In the summer, Tampere often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay. Tampere gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Tampere usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Tampere gets 80 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 JulyTampere 16°C (61°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tampere and Montego Bay. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Tampere is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tampere in October average around 5°C (42°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Tampere usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Tampere gets 81 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Tampere usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Tampere gets 58 mm (2.3 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 OctoberTampere 5°C (42°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tampere as well as Montego Bay. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Tampere can be very cold during winter. In January, Tampere is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Tampere average around -7°C (19°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, Tampere often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Tampere gets 37 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Tampere usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Tampere gets 36 mm (1.4 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 JanuaryTampere -7°C (19°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Tampere are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Tampere can be very cold. Tampere is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Tampere averages around 3°C (38°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Tampere usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Tampere gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tampere usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Tampere gets 31 mm (1.2 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 AprilTampere 3°C (38°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Tampere
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -7°C (19°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (19°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (38°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (50°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 5°C (42°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 0°C (32°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (24°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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