Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Tokyo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tokyo or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Montevideo? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tokyo or Montevideo?
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
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 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $157Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $157, 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 Tokyo and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $77Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $154Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo 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: Tokyo Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Montevideo $7.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa: $1,177
- Hakuba: Private transfer from/to Tokyo/HND by minibus max 9: $843
- Private Transfers between Tokyo and Snow Monkey Park: $822
- One Way Shuttle Van Transfer, Tokyo ⇔ Nagano: $732
- Haneda airport to/from Naeba city Private Transfer: $673
- From Tokyo:Private tour to Kamakura with Round-way transfer: $599
- Haneda airport to/from Karuizawa Town Private Transfer: $588
- 10-hour Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $562
- One Way Shuttle Van Transfer, Tokyo ⇔ Nikko: $536
- Narita Airport: Private one way transfer by Luxury car/Van: $497
- Haneda Airport to/from Kamakura City Private Transfer: $497
- Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $471
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- 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
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Tokyo 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 dayTokyo $37Montevideo $14
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.23
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.23
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Meal at Airport$6.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $23
- Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- 2 Hours Japanese Style Pub and Food Tour in Ueno: $32
- Private Sushi Roll Cooking Class in Japan: $39
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $40
- Sushi Making Experience in Tsukiji 90-Minute cooking class: $54
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class！ Sushi making class in Tsukiji: $55
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $58
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $61
- 【Contemporary Culture】Food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $65
- Japanese Home Cooking Class near Tokyo Disneyland: $66
- 【Contemporary Culture】food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $67
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.Tokyo $69Montevideo $21
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- 4 Hours Private Shibuya - Shinjuku Night Tour: $100
- Art Japanese Fan Crafting Experience in Tokyo Asakusa: $23
- Authentic Samurai Experience With Real Actors: $100
- Mt. Fuji Roundtrip Tours From Shinjuku, Japan: $84
- Tokyo Full Day Tour With Guide and Foods Included: $275
- “Your name.” Going on an electric bicycle <Roppongi, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku> A 6-hour tour of a sacred place. (With support car): $137
- "Nippori Fabric Town" Walking Tour: $41
- *Starting / Ending at Your Hotel* 3hr Private E-bike Tour Tokyo: $134
- 1 Day Bus Tour To Mitsumine Shrine From Shinjuku: $88
- 1 Day Tokyo Private Charter Sightseeing Tour with Guide: $500
- 1 Day Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Private Wagon: $490
- 1 Day Walking Tour in Asakusa Traditional Tokyo and Nature: $147
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour: $65
- Private Tour to Tourist Places in Montevideo: $260
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Best Private & Personalized Tour of Montevideo: $200
- Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.: $165
- Best Private Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $250
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $120
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers : $120
- Best custom Montevideo Private Tour in Electric SUV! (BMW Option): $120
- City Tour of Montevideo: $40
- City Tour, the best option for small groups: $160
- City tour Montevideo: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $33Montevideo -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.92
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $25
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $80
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $92
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $98
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $104
- Tokyo | 3 Hours Brewery Tour with Sake Sommelier: $105
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $137
- Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $150
- Wooden Barrel Sake Brewery Tour and Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $167
- Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $233
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 Tokyo and Montevideo, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tokyo 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Montevideo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Tokyo or Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Tokyo is around the same temperature as Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during summer. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In July, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Montevideoin January. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryTokyo 26°C (78°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Tokyo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Tokyo is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tokyo in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.
In the autumn, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin April. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun.
Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets more rain in October than Montevideoin April. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilTokyo 18°C (64°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Montevideo. The winter months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Tokyo is generally much colder than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 5°C (42°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Tokyo usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Montevideoin July. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyTokyo 5°C (42°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Montevideo. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
Tokyo is cooler than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In the spring, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin October. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Tokyo usually gets more rain in April than Montevideoin October. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberTokyo 14°C (58°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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