Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Tartu?
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 Tartu or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tartu and Montego Bay 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: Tartu or Montego Bay?
Tartu
Tartu is a university town that is also the second largest city in Estonia. It has a population of about 100,000 and dates back to 1030, making it the oldest city in the country. The Emajogi River passes through town and it has a lovely old town that's pleasant to explore. The city is a great place to see day to day life in Estonia. It is a very real town with people going about their daily lives. If you find yourself here when the weather is nice, you'll be greeted by crowds of happy locals out enjoying the weather. They make full use of the warm, sunny weather with festivals, events, and concerts during the summer. This is easily the most fun and eventful time to visit the city.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Estonia, and The Best Budget Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTartu €132Montego Bay €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Tartu is €132, 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 Tartu and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTartu €47Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTartu €94Montego Bay €170
Compare Hotels in Tartu and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Tartu 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: Tartu Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tartu €27Montego Bay €12
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 Tartu or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Tartu 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 dayTartu €65Montego Bay €119
Typical Food Prices in Tartu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tartu:
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Danishes€0.76
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Lunch for Two€4.93
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Ice Cream€1.27
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Cookies€0.51
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Coffee & Cake€3.47
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.Tartu €16Montego Bay €26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tartu
For Tartu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Art Museum ticket€0.95
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Movie Ticket€3.47
Tours and Activities in Tartu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tartu.
- Around Viljandi bike tour: $30
- TARTU COUNTRY: SLED DOG TOUR AND KENNEL VISIT: $141
- Charming Viljandi Private Walking Tour for Couples: $260
- Magical Tartu Romantic Private Walking Tour: $751
- Dazzling Tartu City Cultural Private Walking Tour: $751
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 dayTartu €16Montego 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 Tartu and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Tartu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tartu 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 Tartu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tartu 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 Tartu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tartu Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tartu or Montego Bay?
Tartu has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Tartu 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 Tartu or Montego Bay?
Tartu 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 Tartu or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Tartu during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Tartu because of the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In July, Tartu is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Tartu average around 17°C (62°F), 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 Tartu. In the summer, Tartu often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay. Tartu gets 265 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Tartu usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Tartu gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JulyTartu 17°C (62°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tartu and Montego Bay. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tartu this time of year. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tartu is much colder than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tartu averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Tartu usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Tartu gets 86 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, Tartu usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Tartu gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberTartu 6°C (43°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tartu as well as Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Tartu for the shopping scene and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tartu. In the winter, Tartu is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tartu in January average around -7°C (19°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, Tartu often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Tartu gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Tartu usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Tartu gets 29 mm (1.1 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 JanuaryTartu -7°C (19°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Tartu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tartu in the spring for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Tartu can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Tartu is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Tartu average around 5°C (41°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Tartu usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Tartu gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tartu usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Tartu gets 33 mm (1.3 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 AprilTartu 5°C (41°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Tartu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -7°C (19°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (20°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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