Which place is cheaper, Puerto Natales or Basse-Terre?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Basse-Terre or Puerto Natales?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Basse-Terre or Puerto Natales? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Basse-Terre or Puerto Natales?
Basse-Terre
In Guadeloupe there is Basse Terre the city and Basse-Terre the island - the city is the capital of Guadeloupe, and the island is Guadeloupe's western half of the main island. As a whole, the place is very green, featuring lush vegetation and a mountainous landscape with a sulfuric volcano.
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales is a beautiful town located in the Chilean Patagonia on the Senoret Channel. The city is often used as a base camp for trips to the surrounding national parks due to their plentiful restaurant options and access to internet. Puerto Natales is also known for being the base city to the Torres del Paine National Park, which was named the 5th most beautiful place in the world by National Geographic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Chile, and The Best Budget Tours to Chile.
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Basse-Terre Prices
Guadeloupe PricesPuerto Natales Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBasse-Terre €185Puerto Natales €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Basse-Terre is €185, while the average daily cost in Puerto Natales is €89. 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 Basse-Terre and Puerto Natales in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBasse-Terre €90Puerto Natales €32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBasse-Terre €180Puerto Natales €64
Compare Hotels in Basse-Terre and Puerto Natales
Looking for a hotel in Basse-Terre or Puerto Natales? 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: Basse-Terre Hotel Prices and Puerto Natales Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Basse-Terre €8.00Puerto Natales €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Natales
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Natales:
- Private transfer Airport x Lodging (Puerto Natales): $25
- Puerto Natales Airport Private Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer Airport x Hotels inside the TORRES DEL PAINE Park: $100
- Private Transfer: From Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales: $422
Is it cheaper to fly into Basse-Terre or Puerto Natales?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Natales and Basse-Terre 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 dayBasse-Terre €80Puerto Natales €41
Typical Food Prices in Puerto Natales
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Puerto Natales:
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Cake€0.89
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Dinner€15
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Coke€0.89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Basse-Terre €47Puerto Natales €25
Tours and Activities in Puerto Natales
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Natales for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Bike Tour through Puerto Natales: $65
- Historical Tour: $65
- Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour: $77
- Full Day Guided Tour in Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave: $80
- Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: $80
- Cerro Dorotea 8x8 Tour with Panoramic Views: $80
- Torres del Paine Park Full-Day Tour from Puerto Natales: $83
- Torres del Paine : Full day Panoramic Tour: $83
- Torres del Paine Full Day Tour: $85
- Full day tour Torres del Paine: $86
- Full Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park: $92
- Torres del Paine & Milodon cave day tour from Puerto Natales : $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBasse-Terre €13Puerto Natales €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Puerto Natales
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Puerto Natales:
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Alcohol€11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Basse-Terre and Puerto Natales, we can see that Basse-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Natales much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Basse-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Natales is in South 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 Puerto Natales would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Natales 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 Basse-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basse-Terre than you might in Puerto Natales.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Basse-Terre Expensive? and Is Puerto Natales Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Basse-Terre or Puerto Natales?
Puerto Natales has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Basse-Terre. When comparing the sizes of Basse-Terre and Puerto Natales, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.