Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Vientiane?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vientiane or Montevideo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vientiane or Montevideo, 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: Vientiane or Montevideo?
Vientiane
You wouldn't expect the capital city to have such a relaxing environment, but in Vientiane, Laos you can sit back and take in the beautiful scenery without feeling pressure to see every little thing. With Vientiane, what you see is what you get.
While picturesque temples and markets line the streets, the city is still experiencing a successful building boom. Even the Presidential Palace has undergone some hefty renovations.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVientiane $15Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Vientiane is $15, 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 Vientiane and Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVientiane $6.00Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVientiane $12Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Vientiane and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Vientiane 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: Vientiane Hotel Prices and Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vientiane $2.08Montevideo $7.38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$4.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $29
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
- Vientiane Airport Transfer: Wattay airport to hotel - Private transfer: $15
- Vientiane Private Airport and Hotel Transfers: $9.00
- Private Transfer in Laos: $5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $19
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Vientiane or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo and Vientiane 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 dayVientiane $6.30Montevideo $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vientiane
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vientiane.
- Private Evening Food Tour of Laos: $70
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.Vientiane $3.53Montevideo $21
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- 2 Days Private Tour in Vientiane and Vang Vieng: $90
- Explore Vientiane and Local Villages Biking Tour: $184
- From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets: $61
- Full Day Private Tour in Vientiane with Pickup: $142
- Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour: $81
- Half Day Private Tour in City Highlights: $120
- Half-Day Vientiane City Bike Tour: $67
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Vientiane: $82
- Private Tour: Full-day Cycling The City Streets Vientiane with Buddha Park: $174
- Private Tour: Full-day Vientiane's Must-See Sights and River Sunset with Lunch: $101
- Private Tour: Half-day City Guided Tour of Vientiane: $113
- Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park: $145
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Tourist Bus "Discover Montevideo": $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- City tour Montevideo: $27
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
- Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
- Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVientiane $2.34Montevideo -
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 Vientiane and Montevideo, we can see that Montevideo is more expensive. And not only is Vientiane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vientiane 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 Vientiane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vientiane 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 Montevideo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montevideo than you might in Vientiane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vientiane Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vientiane or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Vientiane 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 Vientiane or Montevideo?
Montevideo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Vientiane experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vientiane or Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vientiane as well as Montevideo. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Vientiane is generally a little warmer than Montevideoin January. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 30°C (85°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In the summer, Vientiane often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin January. Vientiane gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Vientiane receives a lot of rain in the summer. Vientiane usually gets more rain in July than Montevideoin January. Vientiane gets 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVientiane 30°C (85°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Vientiane are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year.
Vientiane is much warmer than Montevideo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 28°C (83°F) in October, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during autumn. Vientiane gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In October, Vientiane usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Vientiane gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilVientiane 28°C (83°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Vientiane during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Vientiane is much warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vientiane in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Montevideo averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Vientiane. In the winter, Vientiane often gets more sunshine than Montevideoin July. Vientiane gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Vientiane usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Vientiane gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyVientiane 24°C (75°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vientiane and Montevideo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round.
Vientiane can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Vientiane is generally much warmer than Montevideoin October. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 31°C (88°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. In Vientiane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vientiane usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Vientiane gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Vientiane usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Vientiane gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberVientiane 31°C (88°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Vientiane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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