Floresis 58% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (31/10) vs Montevideo "Pricey" (36/10). Dorms avg $22/night vs $18/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇬🇹 Flores
🇺🇾 Montevideo
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★5 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★13 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $88/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $1862/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.98, dorms avg $22
★★★★★Coffee $4.59, dorms avg $18
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $3.24, 5 hostels
★★★★★Beer $4.64, 13 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇬🇹 Flores | 🇺🇾 Montevideo | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $21 cheaper | $51 | $30/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $43 cheaper | $74 | $30/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $81 cheaper | $110 | $29/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇬🇹 Flores | 🇺🇾 Montevideo |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5.48 71% less | $18.70 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $21.35 31% less | $30.95 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.24 30% less | $4.64 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.98 35% less | $4.59 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.77 50% less | $1.55 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇬🇹31
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $22/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelAhau Tikal (9.3)
Annual dorm avg$22/night
Total hostels5
🇺🇾36
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $18/night). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMediomundo Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$18/night
Total hostels13
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇬🇹 Flores
🇺🇾 Montevideo
City to City
Getting Between Flores & Montevideo
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇬🇹 Flores
🌧 Rainfall: 25mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
🇺🇾 Montevideo
🌧 Rainfall: 85mm/month
Best months: Jan, May, Aug, Nov
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇬🇹 Flores
No attraction data
🇺🇾 Montevideo
1. Casa de Antonio MonteroFree
2. Casa de Fructuoso RiveraFree
3. Museo de Historia del ArteFree
4. Museo del Fútbol
5. Obelisco a los Constituyentes de 1830Free
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