A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Curitiba vs. Puerto Natales for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

South America / Comparisons /
Jump to  down-arrow

Should you visit Curitiba or Puerto Natales?

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 Puerto Natales 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 Puerto Natales?

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.

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.

Which place is cheaper, Puerto Natales or Curitiba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $75, while the average daily cost in Puerto Natales is $100. 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 Puerto Natales in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Curitiba $31
    Puerto Natales $45
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Curitiba $62
    Puerto Natales $90
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and Puerto Natales

Looking for a hotel in Curitiba 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.

Hotels in Curitiba


Hotels in Puerto Natales


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


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 Puerto Natales Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Curitiba $16
    Puerto Natales $23
Typical Local Transportation prices in Curitiba

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba

Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Airport Transfer: Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Curitiba: $28
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Curitiba to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB): $28
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $109
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $40
  • Private Transfer: Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Curitiba: $78
  • Private Transfer: Curitiba to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB): $78

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Natales

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Natales:

  • Shared Transfer From Puerto Natales To Villa Serrano And Lago Grey Round Trip Or One Way: $55
  • Puerto Natales Airport Private Transfer: $19

Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or Puerto Natales?

Prices for flights to both Puerto Natales 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Curitiba $29
    Puerto Natales $33
Typical Food prices in Curitiba

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:


  • Chips
    $0.91

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba

For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Curitiba Pub Food Tour: $20
  • Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner: $117

Typical Food prices in Puerto Natales

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Puerto Natales:


  • Cake
    $1.24
  • Dinner
    $21
  • Coke
    $1.24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Curitiba $20
    Puerto Natales $34

Tours and Activities in Curitiba

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.

  • Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour: $49
  • Half-Day Tour of Curitiba City: $49
  • Curitiba City Tour: $79
  • Serra Verde Express: Rail Tour to Morretes and Antonina from Curitiba: $91
  • Serra Verde Express: Sunset Rail Tour from Curitiba: $95
  • Morretes: Full Day Colonial Town Tour from Curitiba: $96
  • Photo session in Curitiba sightseeing spots: $136
  • Touristic Train to Morretes from Curitiba: $143
  • Train Trip and City Tour in Paranagua: $165
  • Vila Velha City Tour: $178

Tours and Activities in Puerto Natales

Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Natales for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 3-Day Small Group Guided Tour W Trekking -Torres del Paine Highlights Fast track: $1,931
  • 5-Day Tour Glaciers of Patagonia from Puerto Natales: $1,048
  • Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise from Puerto Natales: $173
  • Bus ticket from Puerto Natales (Chile) to El Calafate (Argentina): $56
  • City Bike Tour in Puerto Natales: $66
  • Excursion City Tour By Bike: $45
  • Full day tour Torres del Paine: $71
  • Full-Day Hiking Tour to the Base of Paine Towers at Torres del Paine National Park: $160
  • Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales: $155
  • Full-Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales(First Class): $98
  • Private Tour: Torres del Paine National Park and Milodon Cave with Lunch: $372
  • Bus ticket to El Calafate, Argentina: $44

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Curitiba $14
    Puerto Natales $20
Typical Alcohol prices in Curitiba

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:


  • Beer
    $0.45

Typical Alcohol prices in Puerto Natales

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Puerto Natales:


  • Alcohol
    $15

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and Puerto Natales, we can see that Puerto Natales 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 Puerto Natales would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Natales than you might in Curitiba.

Budget Your Trip

Budget Your Trip has average travel costs for thousands of cities around the world, all provided by other travelers. You can also register to organize your spending by category and location with graphs, maps, charts, and tables.
Sign Up

More City Comparisons
Recife vs. Curitiba
Recife vs. Puerto Natales
Fortaleza vs. Curitiba
Fortaleza vs. Puerto Natales
Puerto Iguazu vs. Curitiba
Puerto Iguazu vs. Puerto Natales
Mar del Plata vs. Curitiba
Mar del Plata vs. Puerto Natales
La Plata vs. Curitiba
La Plata vs. Puerto Natales
Buenos Aires, Argentina vs. Curitiba
Buenos Aires, Argentina vs. Puerto Natales
Asuncion vs. Curitiba
Asuncion vs. Puerto Natales
Salto vs. Curitiba
Salto vs. Puerto Natales
Punta del Este vs. Curitiba
Punta del Este vs. Puerto Natales
Piriapolis vs. Curitiba
Piriapolis vs. Puerto Natales
Montevideo vs. Curitiba
Montevideo vs. Puerto Natales
Colonia del Sacramento vs. Curitiba
Colonia del Sacramento vs. Puerto Natales
Sao Paulo vs. Curitiba
Sao Paulo vs. Puerto Natales
Salvador vs. Curitiba
Salvador vs. Puerto Natales
Share This Page
Pin This Page
Curitiba vs. Puerto Natales Travel Comparison

Some of the links on this website are sponsored or affiliate links which help to financially support this site. By clicking the link and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price of your purchase.