Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Vilnius?
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 Vilnius or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Montego Bay. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Montego Bay?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €117Montego Bay €223
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €117, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is €223. 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 Vilnius and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €41Montego Bay €88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €82Montego Bay €176
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €7.26Montego Bay €13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vilnius
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vilnius:
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Train to Airport€0.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
- Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer: $41
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $70
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius: $101
- Private Transfer from Vilnius Airport to Lithuania: $154
- From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $164
- Kaunas Airport Private Transfer from Kaunas to Vilnius: $176
- Hot air balloon flight Vilnius, Trakai with Transfer & Shampagne: $200
- Premium Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai (transfer included): $207
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $235
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Airport Transfer to Montego Bay area Hotels & Airbnb-Private: $10
- Breathless Resort Exclusive Private Airport Transfer: $10
- Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Negril *Air Conditioning: $10
- Sangster International Airport Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $10
- S Hotel Montego Bay Airport Transfers: $12
- Private Airport transfer Montego Bay: $12
- Montego Bay Airport Transfer: RIU Mobay, RIU Reggae & RIU Palace: $13
- Sandals Royal Caribbean Hotel Private Airport Transfer: $13
- RIU Reggae Palace and RIU Montego Bay Private Airport Transfer: $14
- Private Airport Transfer to S Hotel, SeaGarden, Royal Decameron: $14
- Private Transfer From Montego Bay Airport to Hotel in Montego Bay: $14
- Private Airport Transfer To Riu Montego Bay, Palace & Reggae: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €63Montego Bay €122
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Dinner with a local family: $94
- Zeppelin Cooking Class: $117
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Lunch or Dinner Dining Experience in Montego Bay: $40
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $95
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $130
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica: $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations: $175
- Restaurant Transportation for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Montego Bay: $180
- Authentic Jamaican Food Cooking Experience in the Countryside: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.57Montego Bay €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.10
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius: $8.99
- The Old Town of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $11
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
- Live guide tour via WhatsApp - Vilnius Ghetto: $12
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $13
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
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€2.30
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Snorkeling Trip€16
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One Tank Dive€32
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride€37
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Shopping Tour for Whitter Village Mall Private / Charted Air Conditioned Taxi: $20
- Souvenirs and Gift shopping Tour in Montego Bay: $20
- Montego Bay Bamboo Rafting and Hip Strip Private Tour: $22
- Montego Bay Cruise Ship Port to Doctor's Cave Beach and City Tour: $29
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Private Tour Souvenir Shopping in Montego Bay: $30
- Great River Bamboo Rafting and Limestone Foot Massage Tour From Montego Bay: $30
- Half-Day Private Guided Ricks Café & Negril Seven Mile Beach Tour: $35
- Montego Bay Walking Tour: $40
- Bamboo Rafting, Limestone Massage and Hip Strip Tour In Jamaica: $40
- Experience horseback ride and swimming Adventure: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.08Montego Bay €11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $62
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $77
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
- Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $231
- Montego Bay Pub Crawl To Negril and Rick's Cafe: $255
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Vilnius much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vilnius 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 Vilnius.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vilnius Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Montego Bay?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Montego Bay?
Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Vilnius is much colder than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 18°C (65°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vilnius. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during summer. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
Both Montego Bay and Vilnius during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In the autumn, Vilnius is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vilnius in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
Montego Bay gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vilnius usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Montego Bay. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Vilnius in the winter. In January, Vilnius is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around -5°C (23°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Montego Bay in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Vilnius is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the spring, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Vilnius
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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