Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Buzios?
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 Buzios or Easter Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Buzios or Easter Island? 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: Buzios or Easter Island?
Buzios
Initially a fishing village, Armação dos Buzios is a small beach resort town about three hours from Rio de Janeiro by bus. Buzios is a common weekend getaway destination for Cariocas. With 23 beaches, visitors from all over come to swim, snorkel, surf and enjoy sun and sand.
Easter Island
Although Easter Island is considered a territory of Chile, it is actually located far out in the Pacific, almost halfway to Tahiti. Easter Island is well known, despite being one of the most isolated islands on Earth, because of the mysterious giant stone busts which date back centuries. There are 887 monumental statues, called moai, that were built by the Rapa Nui people. There remains much mystery around the historic Polynesian culture which created the stones, as well as the specific meaning for them.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro, The Best 3-Day Tours from Foz Do Iguacu, The Best Adventure Tours to Chile, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile.
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Buzios Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBuzios $96Easter Island $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Buzios is $96, while the average daily cost in Easter Island is $105. 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 Buzios and Easter Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBuzios $38Easter Island $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBuzios $76Easter Island $94
Compare Hotels in Buzios and Easter Island
Looking for a hotel in Buzios or Easter Island? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Buzios $19Easter Island $2.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buzios
Also for Buzios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tour in Buzios City Tour, Lunch and Transfer: $60
- Private transfer Buzios in Rio to the SDU Airport: $193
- Private Transfer from GIG Airport to City Buzios in Rio: $230
- Private Transfer from Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) to Buzios Port: $118
- Private Transfer from Buzios Port to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB): $118
- Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $90
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Private Transfer: $45
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Departure Transfer: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Easter Island
Also for Easter Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer: Mataveri Airport to Easter Island Hotels: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Buzios or Easter Island?
Prices for flights to both Easter Island and Buzios 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 dayBuzios $42Easter Island $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Easter Island Dinner Show with Transport: $159
- Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island: $165
- Easter Island Ancestral Dinner and Show with Transport: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Buzios $27Easter Island $43
Tours and Activities in Buzios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Buzios.
- 3-hour Small Group Buzios Peninsula Open Air Trolley Tour: $40
- Búzios Full day: Boat and Trolley Tour with Lunch from Búzios: $108
- Búzios Full day: Boat and Trolley Tour with Lunch from Cabo Frio: $112
- Boat Tour Open Bar A Floor Arraial do Cabo: $14
- Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo: $24
- Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo from Buzios with Lunch: $60
- Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour: $20
- Buggy Tour in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens: $61
- Buzios Trolley City Tour: $41
- Cabo Frio Full-Day Tour From Buzios with Lunch: $64
- Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios: $31
- Diving Experience In Buzios: $147
Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Easter Island's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Bike Rental$8.99
Tours and Activities in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Small Group Tour in Moai Monuments and Historic Pathways: $300
- 2 Days Highlights Tour in Easter Island Moai and Nature: $210
- 3 Hours Terevaka Horseback Private Guided Riding Tour: $180
- 3 Tours on Easter Island.: $299
- Adventures in Rapa Nui: High quality tourism with Easter Island Your Tour.: $200
- Astronomical Tour on Easter Island: $192
- Birdman Ceremonial Route: Orongo, Ranu Kau Half-Day Tour: $64
- Moai Full Day Private Tour: $219
- Poike Volcano Private Hiking Tour with Guide: $280
- Rapa Nui Stargazing Tour: $140
- Epic and Mysterious Adventure Se Indiana Jones but in Rapa Nui: $120
- Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBuzios $18Easter Island $5.73
When comparing the travel costs between Buzios and Easter Island, we can see that Easter Island is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Buzios Expensive? and Is Easter Island Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Buzios or Easter Island?
Buzios has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Easter Island. When comparing the sizes of Buzios and Easter Island, 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.