Should you visit Curitiba or Cajamarca?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Curitiba and Cajamarca can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Curitiba
Curitiba is a relatively large city that is convenient to visit if you're traveling to Iguazu Falls from either Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. It is worth a day or two stop over because it has a great old city that has been restored. It's also the capital of Parana, Brazil. Curitiba is one of the more wealthy cities in the southern region of Brazil. It has a diverse population with many immigrants and some interesting cultural events.
Cajamarca
Located in the northern highlands of Peru, Cajamarca is a town of about 100,000 people. The city's mild weather and fertile soil is ideal for agriculture, which is a major industry in the area. The city is also well known for its cheeses and dairy products. Cajamarca is the site of the Battle of Cajamarca which led to the execution of the Inca emperor Atahualpa and the end of the infamous Inca empire. Today, the area is appealing to visitors in part because of its lovely churches, nice hot springs, and interesting Inca Baths.
Which city is cheaper, Cajamarca or Curitiba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $57, while the average daily cost in Cajamarca is $54. 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 Curitiba and Cajamarca in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $48 for a double occupancy room in Curitiba If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Cajamarca's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $38. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $19.
Food
Curitiba food costs typically run travelers around $22 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.
The average traveler spends about $22 per day in Cajamarca for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Curitiba $22
Cajamarca $22
Typical Food prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba
For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Curitiba Pub Food Tour:
$20
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4-Hour City-By-Night Tour with Dinner:
$109
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Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner:
$117
Local Transportation
Curitiba's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $13 per person, per day on transportation in Curitiba.
The average price of local transportation around Cajamarca is $13 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba
Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$28
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Private Airport Transfer: from Curitiba to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB):
$28
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Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB):
$40
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Private Transfer: Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$78
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Private Transfer: Curitiba to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB):
$78
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Curitiba Airport PrivateTransfers Round Trip or One Way:
$109
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Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport:
$109
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Curitiba can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $15 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Cajamarca's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $20 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
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Urban Tales: 3-Hour Curitiba by Night Tour:
$15
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Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour:
$49
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Half-Day Tour of Curitiba City:
$72
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Curitiba City Tour:
$79
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Serra Verde Express: Rail Tour to Morretes and Antonina from Curitiba:
$91
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Serra Verde Express: Sunset Rail Tour from Curitiba:
$95
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Photo session in Curitiba sightseeing spots:
$136
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Touristic Train to Morretes from Curitiba:
$143
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Vila Velha State Park Full-Day Group Tour from Curitiba:
$151
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Train Trip and City Tour in Paranagua:
$165
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Vila Velha City Tour:
$178
Tours and Activities in Cajamarca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cajamarca are as follows:
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3-Day Guided Cultural Tour of Cajamarca with Transportation:
$189
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Cajamarca city tour - Private tour:
$47
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Cumbemayo, the stone forest - Private tour:
$75
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Inca's Bath - Private tour:
$52
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Porcón farm - Private tour:
$76
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Ventanillas de Otuzco - private tour:
$53
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Tour of the Port of Callao and fort Real Felipe:
$60
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Curitiba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $11.
The average person spends about $13 on alcoholic beverages in Cajamarca per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Curitiba
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:
When comparing the travel costs between Curitiba and Cajamarca, we can see that Curitiba 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.
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