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Medellinis 54% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (34/10) vs Montevideo "Pricey" (36/10). Dorms avg $20/night vs $18/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇨🇴 Medellin
🇺🇾 Montevideo
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
13 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $70/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $1862/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $1.92, dorms avg $20
★★★★★
Coffee $4.59, dorms avg $18
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.90, 5 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $4.64, 13 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
28 attractions
★★★★★
30 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇺🇾 Montevideo | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $23 cheaper | $51 | $28/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $41 cheaper | $74 | $33/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $74 cheaper | $110 | $37/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇨🇴 Medellin | 🇺🇾 Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $6.78 64% less | $18.70 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $17.61 43% less | $30.95 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.90 59% less | $4.64 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.92 58% less | $4.59 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.94 39% less | $1.55 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇨🇴▼
Medellin
Colombia
34
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $20/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBlack Sheep Hostel Medellin (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels5
🇺🇾▼
Montevideo
Uruguay
36
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $18/night). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMediomundo Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$18/night
Total hostels13
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇨🇴 Medellin
🇺🇾 Montevideo
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Medellin & Montevideo
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇨🇴 Medellin
27°C
High
/
17°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 288mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇺🇾 Montevideo
24°C
High
/
20°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 85mm/month
Best months: Jan, May, Aug, Nov
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇨🇴 Medellin
1. CaballoFree
2. CabezaFree
3. Casa Museo OtraparteFree
4. Centro Cultural Facultad de Artes U de AFree
5. El hombre ante los grandes descubrimientos…Free
🇺🇾 Montevideo
No attraction data
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