Should you visit Curitiba or Easter Island?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Curitiba and Easter Island 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.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Easter Island 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 Easter Island is $84. 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 Easter Island 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.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $94 in Easter Island For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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 price of a meal in Easter Island can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $26 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $10 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Curitiba $22
Easter Island $26
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
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:
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Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island:
$148
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.
To get around in Easter Island, the average visitor spends $2.72 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
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 Transfer: Curitiba to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB):
$78
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Private Transfer: Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$78
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Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB):
$40
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Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport:
$109
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Private Airport Transfer: from Curitiba to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB):
$28
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Private Airport Transfer: Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$28
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Curitiba Airport PrivateTransfers Round Trip or One Way:
$109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Easter Island
Also for Easter Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Arrival Transfer: Mataveri Airport to Easter Island Hotels:
$40
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Easter Island Airport Shuttle Transfer:
$16
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.
In Easter Island, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $42 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
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Curitiba City Tour:
$79
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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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Photo session in Curitiba sightseeing spots:
$136
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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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Touristic Train to Morretes from Curitiba:
$143
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Train Trip and City Tour in Paranagua:
$165
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Urban Tales: 3-Hour Curitiba by Night Tour:
$15
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Vila Velha City Tour:
$178
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Vila Velha State Park Full-Day Group Tour from Curitiba:
$151
Typical Entertainment prices in Easter Island
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Easter Island's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2-Day Small-Group Tour Easter Island Highlights:
$267
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4-Day Adventure Tour in Easter Island:
$915
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4-Day Tour Best of Easter Island:
$1,063
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Orongo, Tangata Manu Ceremonial Tour:
$39
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Private Easter Island Full-Day Tour:
$200
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Private Full-Day Easter Island Moai Monuments Tour:
$200
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Tongariki Sunrise Experience:
$63
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.
Typically, people visiting Easter Island spend on average $5.63 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
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 Easter Island, we can see that Easter Island is more expensive. And not only is Curitiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Curitiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Curitiba 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 Easter Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Easter Island than you might in Curitiba.
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