Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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: Zagreb or Montego Bay?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
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 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb €89Montego Bay €217
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is €89, 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 Zagreb and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb €48Montego Bay €85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb €96Montego Bay €170
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb €9.11Montego Bay €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $14
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $17
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $26
- Premium Private Transfer to or from Zagreb Airport : $27
- Zagreb Airport One Way Private transfer To or From Airport: $29
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Transfer between Zagreb Airport and Zagreb Downtown Hotels: $36
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport - Zagreb: $44
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $51
- Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $57
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Montego Bay Private Transfer with Airport Pickup and Dropoff : $20
- Shared Airport Transfer To Montego Bay Hotels: $55
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Brown Boss Private Airport Transfers: $20
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Eden Bay Private Airport Transfer: $50
- Excellence Oyster Bay Private Transfer: $40
- Excellence Resort Private Airport Transfer: $40
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Experience private Airport Transfer to Falmouth: $50
- From Kingston One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $44
- Grand Palladium Resort Private Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb €29Montego Bay €119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
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.Zagreb €12Montego Bay €26
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Searching for Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $7.02
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $8.19
- Monuments to Modernism: An Audio Tour of the Zagreb Trade Fair: $8.99
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $9.36
- Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $14
- City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour: $18
- Zagreb Time Travel – Discover Zagreb with a fun interactive tablet city tour!: $18
- City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels: $18
- Jump into Walking Tour with local guide: $21
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:
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Luminous Lagoon Admission Tickets: $40
- Jet Car Experience/ clear kayak photo shoot in Montego Bay: $40
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $50
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- Montego Bay Sight Seeing with Tour Guide : $50
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $54
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure with Limestone Massage from Montego Bay: $55
- Montego Bay & Falmouth Hotels, Souvenir Shopping and sightseeing: $60
- Private Tour in Dunns River Falls: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Private Montego Bay Customized Tour with Pickup and Guide: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb €8.92Montego Bay €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
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 Zagreb and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagreb 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 Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Montego Bay?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Montego Bay?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Montego Bay. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Zagreb is cooler than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In Zagreb, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zagreb usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay during summer. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 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 JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Montego Bay. The autumn months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In the autumn, Zagreb is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zagreb in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the autumn, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Zagreb usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 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 OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Zagreb in the winter. In January, Zagreb is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 1°C (35°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Zagreb during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Zagreb is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in April than Montego Bay. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 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 AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Zagreb
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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