Should you visit Brasilia or Puerto Natales?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Brasilia and Puerto Natales can help you decide which place is right for you.
Brasilia
The capital city of Brazil, Brasilia is a uniquely-planned city that was constructed in four years from 1956-1960 in the shape of a large bird or airplane. Renowned for its modern architecture, the city listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts architecture aficionados worldwide. For more information about this, check out this guide to architecture in Brasilia.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Puerto Natales or Brasilia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasilia is $65, 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Brasilia and Puerto Natales in more detail.
Accommodation
Brasilia's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $54. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $27.
Puerto Natales's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $80. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $40.
Food
The price of a meal in Brasilia can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $25 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $10 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Puerto Natales food costs typically run travelers around $29 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Brasilia $25
Puerto Natales $29
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
$1.38
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Dinner
$24
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Coke
$1.38
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $17 per day to get around in Brasilia.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $20 per day to get around in Puerto Natales.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasilia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasilia:
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Private Airport Transfer: Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Brasilia:
$37
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Private Airport Transfer: from Brasilia to Brasilia International Airport (BSB):
$37
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Private Transfer: Brasilia to International Airport of Brasilia (BSB):
$68
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Private Transfer: International Airport of Brasilia (BSB) to Brasilia:
$68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Natales
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Natales:
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Puerto Natales Airport Private Transfer:
$19
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Shared Transfer From Puerto Natales To Villa Serrano And Lago Grey Round Trip Or One Way:
$55
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $15 per person, per day in Brasilia. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $31 per person, per day in Puerto Natales. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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City Tour Brasilia Noturna:
$91
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Half Day city Tour:
$138
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Half Day Cultural Tour:
$138
Tours and Activities in Puerto Natales
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Natales for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Bus ticket to El Calafate, Argentina:
$44
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Excursion City Tour By Bike:
$45
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Bus ticket from Puerto Natales (Chile) to El Calafate (Argentina):
$56
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Puerto Natales Sightseeing Bike Tour:
$60
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City Bike Tour in Puerto Natales:
$66
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Full day tour Torres del Paine:
$67
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Full day tour Torres del Paine:
$71
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Full-Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales(First Class):
$98
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Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales:
$155
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Full-Day Hiking Tour to the Base of Paine Towers at Torres del Paine National Park:
$160
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Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise from Puerto Natales:
$173
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Private Tour: Torres del Paine National Park and Milodon Cave with Lunch:
$372
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Brasilia may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $11 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Puerto Natales may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $18 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Puerto Natales
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Puerto Natales:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasilia and Puerto Natales, we can see that Puerto Natales is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brasilia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brasilia 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 Puerto Natales would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Natales than you might in Brasilia.
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