Should you visit Curitiba or Sucre?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Curitiba and Sucre can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Sucre
Sucre is famous for its gorgeous town center and delightful climate, making it for many Bolivia's most beautiful city. Also considered the symbolic heart of the nation, 'La ciudad blanca' or the white city has preserved stunning whitewashed buildings sheltering pretty patios and other beauties of colonial architecture. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and is under strict controls on development. It offers many attractions including historic buildings and a renowned theatre, but you can also wander around prehistoric sites and discover indigenous culture in the surrounding towns and countryside. Tourists love Sucre for its relaxed atmosphere. It's definitely on the list of top places to visit in Bolivia.
Which city is cheaper, Sucre or Curitiba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $57, while the average daily cost in Sucre is $35. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Curitiba and Sucre in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $48 for a double occupancy room in Curitiba If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $18 in Sucre For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Curitiba food costs typically run travelers around $22 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Sucre food costs typically run travelers around $15 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Curitiba $22
Sucre $15
Typical Food prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba
For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Curitiba Pub Food Tour:
$20
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4-Hour City-By-Night Tour with Dinner:
$109
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Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner:
$117
Typical Food prices in Sucre
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Sucre:
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Dinner
$4.49
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Juice
$0.87
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Juice
$1.01
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Chocolate
$1.74
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Cappuccino
$4.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sucre
For Sucre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Traditional Bolivian cooking class with cocktail making by La Boca del Sapo:
$32
Local Transportation
Curitiba's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $13 per person, per day on transportation in Curitiba.
To get around in Sucre, the average visitor spends $9.48 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba
Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport:
$109
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Curitiba Airport PrivateTransfers Round Trip or One Way:
$109
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Private Transfer: Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$78
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Private Transfer: Curitiba to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB):
$78
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Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB):
$40
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Private Airport Transfer: Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$28
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Private Airport Transfer: from Curitiba to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB):
$28
Typical Local Transportation prices in Sucre
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sucre are as follows:
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Curitiba can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $15 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
In Sucre, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
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Curitiba City Tour:
$79
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Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour:
$49
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Half-Day Tour of Curitiba City:
$72
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Photo session in Curitiba sightseeing spots:
$136
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Serra Verde Express: Rail Tour to Morretes and Antonina from Curitiba:
$91
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Serra Verde Express: Sunset Rail Tour from Curitiba:
$95
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Touristic Train to Morretes from Curitiba:
$143
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Train Trip and City Tour in Paranagua:
$165
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Urban Tales: 3-Hour Curitiba by Night Tour:
$15
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Vila Velha City Tour:
$178
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Vila Velha State Park Full-Day Group Tour from Curitiba:
$151
Tours and Activities in Sucre
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sucre.
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Full-Day Tour from Sucre to Potosi and Uyuni:
$227
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Private Half Day Tour: Sucre Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up:
$67
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Romantic tour in Sucre:
$498
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Sucre - Walking City Tour - Half Day - English Speaking guide:
$42
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Sucre City Tour With Visit to Cretaceous Park:
$123
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Sucre walking tour:
$45
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The Best of Sucre Walking Tour:
$498
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Curitiba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $11.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Sucre, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $10.
Typical Alcohol prices in Curitiba
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and Sucre, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is Sucre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sucre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sucre 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 Sucre.
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