vs
Oaxacais 54% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (44/10) vs Montevideo "Pricey" (36/10). Dorms avg $18/night vs $19/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇺🇾 Montevideo
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
13 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
★★★★★
21 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $1862/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $86/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.59, dorms avg $18
★★★★★
Coffee $3.02, dorms avg $19
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $4.64, 13 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.32, 21 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
30 attractions
★★★★★
23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇺🇾 Montevideo | 🇲🇽 Oaxaca | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $51 | $23 cheaper | $28/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $74 | $36 cheaper | $37/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $110 | $67 cheaper | $43/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇺🇾 Montevideo | 🇲🇽 Oaxaca |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $18.70 | $6.64 64% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $30.95 | $13.45 57% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $4.64 | $2.32 50% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.59 | $3.02 34% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.55 | $0.54 65% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇺🇾▼
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
🇲🇽▼
Oaxaca
Mexico
44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night). Strong hostel scene (21 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostal Central (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$19/night
Total hostels21
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇺🇾 Montevideo
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Montevideo & Oaxaca
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇺🇾 Montevideo
24°C
High
/
20°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 85mm/month
Best months: Jan, May, Aug, Nov
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
30°C
High
/
14°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 23mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇺🇾 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
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
1. Árbol del TuleFree
2. Benito JuárezFree
3. Capilla AbiertaFree
4. Casa CuéFree
5. Casa de Juárez
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