Should you visit Cali or Puerto Natales?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Cali and Puerto Natales can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Cali
Cali is Colombia's third largest city. Founded in 1536, can be explored on foot: walk under the shade of trees along the riverbank, admire the architecture of churches and other national monuments, and visit the city's many museums. Being the salsa capital of the world, Cali is primarily a destination for salsa and party but it also offers some great days out in the nearby natural surroundings. In Cali, travelers can enjoy music festivals, learn about sugarcane farming, and take in the mountainous landscapes.
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 Cali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cali is $19, while the average daily cost in Puerto Natales is $79. 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 Cali and Puerto Natales in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $9.38 for a double occupancy room in Cali If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Puerto Natales's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $70. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $35.
Food
Cali food costs typically run travelers around $6.73 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.
Puerto Natales food costs typically run travelers around $26 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
Cali $6.73
Puerto Natales $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cali
For Cali, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Culinary Journeys: Cooking Workshop + Dinner Party:
$50
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Night City Tour in Cali + Dinner:
$110
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Dinner Show in Cali:
$189
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
$1.22
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Dinner
$21
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Coke
$1.22
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Cali than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $4.39 on transportation in Cali on average per day.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $18 per day to get around in Puerto Natales.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cali:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cali
Also for Cali, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Arrival Private Transfer from Cali Airport CLO to Cali City by 2x4 Vehicle:
$75
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Arrival Private Transfer from Cali Airport CLO to Cali City by Minibus:
$179
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Arrival Private Transfer from Cali Airport CLO to Cali City by Minivan:
$105
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Cali to Popayan Private Transfer:
$255
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Cali to Popayan Private Transfer:
$255
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Departure Private Transfer from Cali City to Cali Airport CLO by 2x4 Vehicle:
$75
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Departure Private Transfer from Cali City to Cali Airport CLO by Minibus:
$179
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Departure Private Transfer from Cali City to Cali Airport CLO by Minivan:
$105
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Private Airport Transfer: from Cali to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO):
$34
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Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport:
$15
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Private Transfer from Cali City to Cali Airport (CLO):
$19
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Private Transfer to / from Buenaventura:
$60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Natales
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Natales:
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Shared Transfer From Puerto Natales To Villa Serrano And Lago Grey Round Trip Or One Way:
$55
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Puerto Natales Airport Private Transfer:
$19
Is it cheaper to fly into Cali or Puerto Natales?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Natales and Cali 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Cali, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $8.30 per day, per person.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $27 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 Cali
For Cali, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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RiCo Salsa Tour: Cali Real:
$19
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Cali City Tour:
$29
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Walking Tour in the Historic Center of Cali City:
$37
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Private City Tour:
$39
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Historical Walking Cali City Tour 3H:
$41
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Private City Tour And Shopping:
$44
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Skip the Line: Show de Salsa Ticket:
$46
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Cali City Tour - The Best Of Cali In Comfort:
$47
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Alameda Market Fruit Tour:
$55
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Private Salsa Lesson Experience with Locals:
$70
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sightseeing paragliding adventure:
$72
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Private City Tour in Cali:
$74
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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3-Day Small Group Guided Tour W Trekking -Torres del Paine Highlights Fast track:
$1,931
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5-Day Tour Glaciers of Patagonia from Puerto Natales:
$1,048
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Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise from Puerto Natales:
$173
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Bus ticket from Puerto Natales (Chile) to El Calafate (Argentina):
$56
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City Bike Tour in Puerto Natales:
$66
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Excursion City Tour By Bike:
$45
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Full day tour Torres del Paine:
$71
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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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Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales:
$155
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Full-Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales(First Class):
$98
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Private Tour: Torres del Paine National Park and Milodon Cave with Lunch:
$372
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Puerto Natales Sightseeing Bike Tour:
$60
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cali spend on average $6.63 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Puerto Natales may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $16 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 Cali and Puerto Natales, we can see that Puerto Natales is more expensive. And not only is Cali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cali 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 Cali.
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