Which place is cheaper, Puerto Natales or Cozumel?
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 Cozumel or Puerto Natales?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Cozumel and Puerto Natales can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cozumel or Puerto Natales?
Cozumel
Cozumel is a Caribbean island just off the Yucatan Peninsula. It'as a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful beaches and excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. With crystal clear waters and vibrant colored coral, Cozumel is one of the most popular dive destinations in the area. The island's economy is centered around tourism, and as such, you'll find plenty of amenities for visitors. The prices are comparable to other coastal towns in the area and there is no shortage of activities or attractions nearby.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico, The Best Adventure Tours to Mexico, The Best Luxury Tours to Chile, and The Best Budget Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCozumel $122Puerto Natales $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Cozumel is $122, while the average daily cost in Puerto Natales 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 Cozumel and Puerto Natales in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCozumel $63Puerto Natales $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCozumel $126Puerto Natales $76
Compare Hotels in Cozumel and Puerto Natales
Looking for a hotel in Cozumel 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: Cozumel Hotel Prices and Puerto Natales Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cozumel $21Puerto Natales $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cozumel
Also for Cozumel, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ATV Adventure to Jade Cavern with transfer: $83
- ATV tour to jade cavern with transfer (single or double): $55
- Cozumel Airport (CZM) to Cozumel Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $154
- Cozumel Jungle ATV Tour Adventure and Caverns with transfer: $65
- Cozumel Mayan Experience And Beach Getaway with Transfer: $55
- Shared Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $27
- Mexico Cozumel Airport (CZM) to Cozumel -Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Mexico Cozumel Airport (CZM) to Cozumel Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $77
- Private One Way Transfer from Cozumel Airport to Cozumel: $67
- Private One Way Transfer from Cozumel to Cozumel Airport: $67
- Private Transfer from Cozumel Port to Cozumel Airport (CZM): $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Natales
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Natales:
- Private Transfer: From Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales: $422
- Private Transfer Airport x Hotels inside the TORRES DEL PAINE Park: $100
- Puerto Natales Airport Private Transfer: $30
- Private transfer Airport x Lodging (Puerto Natales): $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Cozumel or Puerto Natales?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Natales and Cozumel 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 dayCozumel $37Puerto Natales $48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cozumel
For Cozumel, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Under the Stars Twilight Snorkel and Seaside Dinner at Money Bar: $90
- Cozumel Food Tour: $90
- Cozumel Food Tour: $110
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$1.05
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Dinner$18
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Coke$1.05
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cozumel $40Puerto Natales $29
Tours and Activities in Cozumel
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cozumel.
- Skip the Line: Admission Ticket to El Cedral Town and Mayan Temple: $16
- Transparent Boat Tour in See Marine Life Up Close: $19
- Crystal Boat Trip and Snorkeling Tour from Cozumel: $19
- Crystal-clear Boat trip & Snorkeling tour: $19
- Tequila History and Tasting Experience and Unlimited Beach Break: $25
- El Cielo Snorkeling Adventure in Cozumel: $28
- Cozumel’s Mayan Journey: Dance, Rituals, and Tasting Tour: $29
- Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs: $29
- Island Tour in Cozumel, Mayan Show & Tacos: $30
- Transparent Boating and Snorkeling Tour in Cozumel All Inclusive: $32
- Bicycle Adventure With Snorkel and Lunch: $33
- VIP Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling 3 Reefs Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Natales
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Natales for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.: $237
- Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise from Puerto Natales: $271
- City Bike Tour through Puerto Natales: $65
- Fjord electric bike tour, full day: $176
- From Grey Glacier Tour: $251
- From Torres del Paine National Park Day Tour: $110
- Full Day Guided Tour in Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave: $80
- Full Day Land of Sheep Experience Tourism: $199
- Full Day Patagonia Tour from Puerto Natales: $95
- Full Day Torres del Paine Tour: $99
- Full Day Torres del Paine Tour from Puerto Natales with Pickup: $119
- Full Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCozumel $10Puerto Natales $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Cozumel
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cozumel:
- Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting: $45
- Downtown Cozumel and Brewery Experience: $69
- Rum and Gin at Cozumel First Distillery : $99
- Craft Beer Tasting Experience with Brewery Tour: $99
- Cozumel Mixology Experience at Distillery : $109
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$13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cozumel and Puerto Natales, we can see that Cozumel is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Natales much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cozumel is in North America 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 Cozumel would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cozumel 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 Cozumel Expensive? and Is Puerto Natales Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cozumel or Puerto Natales?
Cozumel has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Puerto Natales. When comparing the sizes of Cozumel 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.