Should you visit Curitiba or Cusco?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Curitiba and Cusco 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.
Cusco
Cusco is most famous as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. It is in the southern Sierras and is one of the most popular travel destinations within Peru. The city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is best to acclimate yourself slowly to avoid altitude sickness. (Read this advice about managing the altitude in Cusco and Machu Picchu.)
Which city is cheaper, Cusco 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 Cusco is $40. 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 Cusco 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.
A hotel room in Cusco is about $36 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
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.
Cusco food costs typically run travelers around $10 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
Curitiba $22
Cusco $10
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
Typical Food prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich
$2.10
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Mango
$0.52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
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Small-Group Virtual Peruvian Cooking Experience:
$25
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Small-Group Virtual Ceviche Cooking Experience:
$25
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Tunupa Cusco Restaurant: Dinner with Show:
$28
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CUSCO COOKING CLASS LUNCH 12:00PM TO 1:30PM (Available only in English):
$37
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Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco:
$39
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Dinner at Calle del Medio restaurant:
$40
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Dinner at Pachapapa restaurant.:
$40
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Peruvian Cooking Classes:
$43
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Dinner at Tunupa restaurant with folkloric show.:
$45
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Dinner at Inca Grill Restaurant:
$45
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Curious Monkey- The Gordito, Walking Food Tour:
$45
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Fully hands-on High End Peruvian Cooking Class & San Pedro Market Guided Visit:
$45
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 Cusco is $9.36 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
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cusco
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cusco:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
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Private Transfer from Cusco to Puno:
$689
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CUSCO MAGICAL 4D Transfer, Hotel, City Tour, Sacred Valley and Machu picchu:
$641
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Airport Transfer, City Tour, Sacred Valley & Machupicchu (All Included):
$580
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Private Transfer from Cusco City to Ollantaytambo Train Station by Minibus:
$196
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Private Transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ) Airport to Valle Sagrado:
$178
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Private Transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ) Airport to Ollantaytambo:
$158
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San Sebastián Private Transfer from San Sebastián Airport to City centre:
$100
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One-Way Scenic Bus Transfer to Puno from Cusco:
$97
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Scenic Journey from Cusco to Puno by Bus Including Hotel Transfers:
$97
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Private Transfer from Cusco City to Ollantaytambo Train Station by Minivan:
$85
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Cuzco city or airport to Ollantaytambo train station -Departure Private Transfer:
$67
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Private Transfer from Cusco City to Ollantaytambo Train Station by Sedan Car:
$67
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.
Cusco's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $22 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
Typical Entertainment prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cusco are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
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"Waqrapukara" Great Canyon Full Day Tour:
$100
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(H) Cusco 04 Days: City Tour - Sacred Valley - MachuPicchu (Group Tour):
$550
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(H) Inka Jungle Trail 04 Days (Group Tour):
$336
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01 Day Tour to Machu Picchu The Inca City:
$410
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07 Day Andean Experience Through the Living Culture of the Incas:
$1,699
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07 Day: Inca Jungle Adventure with Mountain Bike, Rafting, Zipline & Trek:
$999
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1 Day Hike on the Inca Trail + 1 Day in Machupicchu: Private 2 days Tour:
$484
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1 Day Luxury Tour to Machu Picchu:
$1,280
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1 Day Tour to Palcoyo Mountain and 4 Lagoons - private service:
$359
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1 Day tour to Machupicchu:
$340
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1-Day Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Train:
$485
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1-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco, Peru:
$850
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 $7.33 on alcoholic beverages in Cusco 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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and Cusco, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is Cusco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cusco would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cusco 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 Curitiba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Curitiba than you might in Cusco.
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