Puerto Vallartais 12% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (35/10) vs Montevideo "Fair" (48/10). Dorms avg $18/night vs $24/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇺🇾 Montevideo
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
13 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
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Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $1862/night
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Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.59, dorms avg $18
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Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $4.64, 13 hostels
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First-time Europer
★★★★★
30 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇺🇾 Montevideo | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $51 | $45 cheaper | $6/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $74 | $58 cheaper | $16/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $110 | — | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇺🇾 Montevideo | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $18.70 | $6 68% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $30.95 | $18 42% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $4.64 | $3 35% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.59 | $3 35% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.55 | $0.60 61% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇺🇾▼
Montevideo
Uruguay
48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $18/night). Strong hostel scene (13 hostels). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMediomundo Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$18/night
Total hostels13
🇲🇽▼
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
35
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $24/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelVive Alegria Hostel (9.3)
Annual dorm avg$24/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇺🇾 Montevideo
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
🇪🇺 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 & Puerto Vallarta
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇺🇾 Montevideo
24°C
High
/
20°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 85mm/month
Best months: Jan, May, Aug, Nov
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
No weather data
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