Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala 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: Uppsala or Montego Bay?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Tours for Seniors to Sweden, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $182Montego Bay $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $182, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $255. 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 Uppsala and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $102Montego Bay $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $204Montego Bay $200
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $22Montego Bay $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
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 Uppsala or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $63Montego Bay $139
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.Uppsala $21Montego Bay $31
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
- Walking Tour Uppsala: $6.54
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Adventure parc: $54
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $97
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- City Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $137
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
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$2.63
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Snorkeling Trip$18
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$42
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 dayUppsala $20Montego Bay $13
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 Uppsala and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Uppsala 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 Uppsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uppsala 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 Uppsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uppsala Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Montego Bay?
Uppsala has a larger population, and is about 54% larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Montego Bay?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Uppsala during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In the summer, Uppsala is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the summer temperatures in Uppsala in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Uppsala. In the summer, Uppsala often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Uppsala gets 72 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 JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Montego Bay. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Uppsala is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 8°C (46°F), 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. Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Uppsala gets 99 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, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Uppsala gets 50 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 OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Montego Bay. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Uppsala can get quite cold in the winter. Uppsala is much colder than Montego Bay in the winter. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, 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, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Uppsala 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.
In the spring, Uppsala is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the spring temperatures in Uppsala in April average around 5°C (41°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Uppsala gets 30 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 AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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