Which place is cheaper, Salento or Curitiba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Curitiba or Salento?
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 Salento 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 Salento?
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.
Salento
Founded in 1850, Salento is one of the oldest towns in Quindio. This colonial Colombian town has retained much of its old world charm, with its colorful buildings, large square and, of course, the obligatory church. Because the main route between Cali and Bogota which used to pass through Salento was diverted, the town didn't develop as quickly as others in the Quindio region. This gave Salento the opportunity to evolve into a thriving community of craftsmen and artisans as well as remaining one of the region's most prolific coffee producers. Salento is located 24 km northeast of the departmental capital Armenia. However, unlike its colorful neighbor, Armenia itself has very little to offer tourists. Salento attracts those wishing to learn about the coffee regions and for those who simply admire breathtaking scenery, and especially the stunning Cocora Valley.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Brazil, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCuritiba $90Salento $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $90, while the average daily cost in Salento is $39. 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 Salento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCuritiba $29Salento $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCuritiba $58Salento $22
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and Salento
Looking for a hotel in Curitiba or Salento? 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 Salento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Curitiba $15Salento $14
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$1.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba
Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Curitiba Airport CWB to Curitiba hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $38
- Shared Transfer: Curitiba International Airport: $40
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $95
- Afonso Pena Airport CWB to Beach Resorts : Arrival Transfer: $106
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $109
- Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $212
- Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $265
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salento:
- Private Pereira Airport Transfer: To/From Salento: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or Salento?
Prices for flights to both Salento 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 $47Salento $16
Typical Food Prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:
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Chips$0.84
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: $36
- Curitiba's History Food Tour: $70
- Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner: $95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salento.
- Cooking Stories - Cocinando Historias: $46
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Curitiba $19Salento $12
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: $6.25
- Private City Tour - Top Postcards from Curitiba by Pinheiro Turismo: $39
- Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour: $43
- Experience the Best of City Tour Highlights: $59
- Interparks Cycling Tour Curitiba for small groups: $62
- CRAFT BREWERS TOUR By Jens Tours: $72
- 4 Hour City Tour in Curitiba: $73
- Full-day tour in Curitiba: $78
- Gastronomic Tour in Curitiba with Jens Tours: $81
- 8h full city tour in Curitiba: $94
- Piece of Holland Full-Day Tour in the Interior of Paraná: $142
- Complete Tour to Ilha do Mel: $157
Tours and Activities in Salento
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salento are as follows:
- Armenia, Quindio: Coffee Tour, Transportation, and Quimbaya Gold Museum: $64
- Book a Private Tourist Guide through the Coffee Region: $141
- Cocoa and Coffee Farm Tours from Pereira or Armenia: $188
- Cocora, Salento and Filandia Tour: $115
- Coffee Farm Tour at Finca El Ocaso from Salento: $90
- Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour: $88
- Coffee Tour Salento-Ocaso Farm- English Tour: $15
- Coffee Tour at Finca El Ocaso Finca Tradicional-Español: $15
- Coffee tour in the heart of the coffee region: $30
- Filandia and Salento Coffee Towns Tour: $87
- Filandia, Salento and Cocora Valley Private Tour: $144
- Filandia, Salento and Cocora Valley Tour: $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCuritiba $13Salento $11
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$0.42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and Salento, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is Salento much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Salento would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salento 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 Salento.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is Salento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Curitiba or Salento?
Curitiba has a larger population, and is about 420 times larger than the population of Salento. When comparing the sizes of Curitiba and Salento, 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.