Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Zagreb?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zagreb or Montreal?
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 Montreal. 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 Montreal?
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.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb $82Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is $82, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb $51Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb $102Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb or Montreal? 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 Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb $9.69Montreal $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- private transfer from Trogir/Split to Zagreb via Plitvice: $1,765
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Vienna: $936
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Budapest: $936
- Private Transfer from Split or Trogir to Zagreb: $807
- Split to Zagreb via Plitvice lake, private transfer: $766
- Transfer Zagreb - Split or Split - Zagreb: $765
- Private Transfer Zagreb-Split: $762
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice & Rastoke: $646
- Private Transfer Tour from Zagreb - Split via Plitvice Lakes: $607
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Split or Split to Zagreb: $570
- Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb with stop at Plitvice: $560
- Zagreb to Budapest Private Transfer by Minivan: $537
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $223
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $18Montreal $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $137
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $958
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb $13Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private eclectic experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes National Park: $164
- Zagreb History Walking Tour: $32
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Zagreb City with Guide (up to 10): $153
- 2-Hour Unveiling A Captivating History Tour: $108
- 4 Day Touristic Adventure from Zagreb: $2,465
- 4-hour Private Zagreb & the Mountain Tour in a Yugo car: $115
- All-Inclusive Day Tour Zagreb-Rastoke-Plitvice Lakes-Split: $968
- Back to Yugoslavia Private City Tour in Old-Timer Yugo Car: $93
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $177
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb - Walking Tour: $435
- Best of ISTRIA: Amphitheater PULA + ROVINJ + HUM or POREČ - fully Private Tour: $263
- Best of Zagreb Walking Tour: $73
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb $9.49Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $103
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $179
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
- Castles & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $235
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagreb and Montreal, we can see that Montreal 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 Montreal is in North 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 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal 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 Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb and Montreal, 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 Montreal?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Zagreb or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Zagreb during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Zagreb is around the same temperature as Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zagreb in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In Montreal, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Zagreb. In the summer, Zagreb often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Montreal. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Montreal. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Zagreb is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 13°C (55°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Zagreb usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal during autumn. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Montreal. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Montreal. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Montreal can be very cold. Zagreb can be very cold during winter. Zagreb is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 1°C (35°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Zagreb is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zagreb in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during spring. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Montreal. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Zagreb
| Zagreb | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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