Which place is cheaper, Quito or Curitiba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Curitiba or Quito?
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 Quito 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Brazil, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCuritiba $68Quito $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $68, while the average daily cost in Quito is $52. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCuritiba $28Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCuritiba $56Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and Quito
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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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Curitiba $15Quito $6.99
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:
- Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $89
- Afonso Pena Airport CWB to Beach Resorts : Arrival Transfer: $44
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Downtown - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Curitiba Airport CWB to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $17
- Curitiba Airport Private Transfer: $100
- Curitiba to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB)- Departure Private Transfer: $18
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $17
- Private Cycling Tour to Morretes - via Estrada da Graciosa / including transfer from Curitiba: $294
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $105
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Porto Belo Port : $77
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City Hotels to Porto Belo Port: $77
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Private Transpor for tours, transfers, visits, etc, for 8 hours: $165
- From Quilotoa Lake Private Tour with Transfer & Lunch: $145
- From Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip with Transfer: $119
- Quito Airport Private Transfer Service: $112
- Transfer In & Out from Quito: $100
- Private City Tour & Intiñam Museum Visit w/ Transfer: $89
- Transfer in and Transfer out: $75
- Private Transfers Quito to Tena: $65
- Private transfer to Mindo: $56
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Quito Airport (UIO) - Quito City: $53
- Private Transfer IN from to the International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito: $48
- Private transfer in or out Quito airport. Bilingual guide-driver: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $27Quito $20
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Old Town Highlights & Food Tour: $35
- Guilty Pleasures Walking Food Tours in Quito: $45
- Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
- Cooking class In-home space: $75
- Homemade Local Food Tour in Guayaquil: $80
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Ecuadorian Cooking Class with a chef and Local Market: $89
- Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
- Ecuadorian Cooking Classes Rooftop (English): $120
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour: $130
- Quito Private & All Inclusive Cooking Class with Certified Chef: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Curitiba $18Quito $16
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Otavalo Market Private Sightseeing and Surroundings: $110
- Tour Full-Day Mercado de Otavalo + Cotacachi, Ecuador.: $130
- Tour Quilotoa Loop from Quito: $220
- 2-Day Private Tour from Quito:Baños and Quilotoa Lagoon: $329
- 2-Day Private Tour to Otavalo Market, Cuicocha Lake, Peguche and Condor´s Park: $295
- 2-Day Tour of Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon with hotel: $222
- 3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños: $239
- 3-Day Private Tour of Quito: $120
- 3-Days Andes & Amazon | Tour From Quito: $868
- Adventure in Quilotoa Lagoon by Lead: $150
- Adventure to Antisana Volcano and Andean Condor in one Day: $160
- All inclusive Quito to Banos 2 day tour: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCuritiba $13Quito $17
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and Quito, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Curitiba or Quito?
Curitiba has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Quito. When comparing the sizes of Curitiba and Quito, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.