Which place is cheaper, San Pedro de Atacama 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 San Pedro de Atacama?
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 San Pedro de Atacama 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 San Pedro de Atacama?
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.
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama is a gateway to northern Chile. It is a good jumping off point for exploring the area's impressive landscape, most of which is included in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. It is popular with both Chilean and international tourists, and because of its popularity, it is a relatively expensive destination, with many prices comparable to what you might pay in Santiago.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCuritiba $90San Pedro de Atacama $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $90, while the average daily cost in San Pedro de Atacama is $69. 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 San Pedro de Atacama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCuritiba $29San Pedro de Atacama $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCuritiba $58San Pedro de Atacama $64
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and San Pedro de Atacama
Looking for a hotel in Curitiba or San Pedro de Atacama? 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 San Pedro de Atacama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Curitiba $15San Pedro de Atacama $9.14
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:
- Shared Transfer: Curitiba International Airport: $40
- Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba City Hotels: $265
- Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $265
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $38
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City Hotels to Porto Belo Port: $265
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Porto Belo Port : $265
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $109
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Curitiba Airport CWB to Curitiba hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro de Atacama
Also for San Pedro de Atacama, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3 Perfect Days in Atacama + Airport Transfer: $224
- Private transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama City: $190
- Puritama Hot Springs Experience with Transfer and Entrance: $90
- Atacama Airport Private Transfer: $88
- Calama Airport Transfer to Atacama / Airport Lodging: $60
- Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama includes transfer, photo, and cocktail.: $53
- Puritama Hot Springs Transfer Tour: $45
- Stargazing Experience with Transfer: $44
- TRANSFER TO PURITAMA HOT SPRINGS: $40
- Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer: $40
- Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer: $40
- Atacama Airport Shuttle Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or San Pedro de Atacama?
Prices for flights to both San Pedro de Atacama 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 $47San Pedro de Atacama $25
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
Typical Food Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Empanadas$1.26
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Lunch$10
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Dinner$11
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Drink$0.94
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Empanada$5.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Local haute cuisine tasting menu dinner: $135
- Private Dinner Under the Stars: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Curitiba $19San Pedro de Atacama $21
Tours and Activities in Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
- Full Day Tour to Vila Velha and Buraco do Padre: $160
- 4 Hour City Tour in Curitiba: $73
- 8-hour guided tour of the Dutch Colonies of Paraná: $203
- 8h full city tour in Curitiba: $94
- CRAFT BREWERS TOUR By Jens Tours: $72
- Complete Tour to Ilha do Mel: $157
- Discover Vila Velha State Park Tour and Witmarsum Colony: $163
- Experience the Best of City Tour Highlights: $59
- Full-day tour in Curitiba: $78
- Gastronomic Tour in Curitiba with Jens Tours: $81
- Guided tour to the Canyon of Guartelá: $189
- Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour: $43
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for San Pedro de Atacama's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Sand Boarding$56
Tours and Activities in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Moon Valley Tour, the Best Seller: $49
- The 3 Best Selling Tours in Atacama: $190
- 1-Day Tour Altiplanic Lagoons and Piedras Rojas and Laguna Chaxa: $120
- 2 Tours Valley of the Moon and Hidden Lagoons: $120
- 23km downhill bike tour + trekking among giant cacti: $70
- 3 Days and 4 Tours in San Pedro de Atacama: $190
- 3 Main Tours in San Pedo de Atacama: $190
- 3 or 4 days in San Pedro with Semi-Private tours: $300
- 3-Day Tour in San Pedro de Atacama: $205
- 4 TOUR IN ATACAMA IN 3 DAYS: $230
- 4 Tour in 2 Days, in San Pedro de Atacama: $200
- 4 Tours in 3 Days in San Pedro de Atacama: $198
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCuritiba $13San Pedro de Atacama $4.93
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in San Pedro de Atacama:
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Alcohol$25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and San Pedro de Atacama, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is San Pedro de Atacama much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to San Pedro de Atacama would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Pedro de Atacama 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 San Pedro de Atacama.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is San Pedro de Atacama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Curitiba or San Pedro de Atacama?
Curitiba has a larger population, and is about 860 times larger than the population of San Pedro de Atacama. When comparing the sizes of Curitiba and San Pedro de Atacama, 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.