Which place is cheaper, El Chalten or Curitiba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Curitiba or El Chalten?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Curitiba and El Chalten can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Curitiba or El Chalten?
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.
El Chalten
El Chalten is probably one of the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, especially at the slightest ray of sunshine and one of your cheapest destination while you are travelling in Patagonia. Indeed, you will spend your days hiking and there are no park fees. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, and outdoor stores but most of them will not accept credit cards so before heading out, get cash in El Calafate or your previous stop. For the beginners, it will be long hikes in a magical setting and for the experts perhaps a week long expedition to the greatest glaciers of the world. To discover the way people live in the pampa, you may also decide to stay at an Estancia. In the stunning Estancia Santa Thelma, about 300km away from El Chalten, you will be able to explore the surroundings by horse, live a unique experience in the middle of the nature and its vast plains occupied by thousands of merino sheep and horses and of course eat a typical meal of the region.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Brazil, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina, and The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCuritiba $68El Chalten $9.41
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $68, while the average daily cost in El Chalten is $9.41. 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 Curitiba and El Chalten in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCuritiba $28El Chalten $4.19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCuritiba $56El Chalten $8.38
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and El Chalten
Looking for a hotel in Curitiba or El Chalten? 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: Curitiba Hotel Prices and El Chalten Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Curitiba $15El Chalten $2.24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:
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Taxi Ride$1.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba
Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Curitiba Airport CWB to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $17
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $17
- Curitiba to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB)- Departure Private Transfer: $18
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Downtown - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $35
- Shared Transfer: Curitiba International Airport: $39
- Afonso Pena Airport CWB to Beach Resorts : Arrival Transfer: $44
- Shared transfer between Curitiba Airport and Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Porto Belo Port : $77
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City Hotels to Porto Belo Port: $77
- Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $89
- Curitiba Airport Private Transfer: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or El Chalten?
Prices for flights to both El Chalten and Curitiba 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 dayCuritiba $27El Chalten $3.47
Typical Food Prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:
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Chips$0.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba
For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bar-hopping and Food Tour in Curitiba: $28
- Curitiba's History Food Tour: $70
- Curitiba's History Food Tour: $73
- 4-Hour City-By-Night Tour with Dinner: $87
- Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner: $91
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Curitiba $18El Chalten $2.52
Tours and Activities in Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
- Ticket MAI - Museum of Indigenous Art - Curitiba: $4.54
- Walking tour from past to present: $11
- Arte Bike Tour - Bike Tour with Kuritbike: $23
- Private City Tour - Top Postcards from Curitiba by Pinheiro Turismo: $37
- Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Curitiba City Tour: $58
- Interparks Cycling Tour Curitiba for small groups: $60
- 4-Hour Private Tour of Curitiba City: $65
- A private 4 hour city tour: $65
- CRAFT BREWERS TOUR By Jens Tours: $67
- Full-day tour in Curitiba: $73
- Gastronomic Tour in Curitiba with Jens Tours: $74
Tours and Activities in El Chalten
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for El Chalten are as follows:
- 3 Hours Grilled Lamb Experience in Estancia Bonanza: $55
- Chalten Kayak Experience: $240
- Rafting experience on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia: $120
- Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCuritiba $13El Chalten $1.15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Curitiba
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:
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Beer$0.41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and El Chalten, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is El Chalten much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to El Chalten would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in El Chalten 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 El Chalten.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is El Chalten Expensive?.
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.