Which place is cheaper, Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia?
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 Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia?
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.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCuritiba $93Ushuaia $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $93, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $0.00. 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 Ushuaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCuritiba $30Ushuaia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCuritiba $60Ushuaia $0.00
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and Ushuaia
Looking for a hotel in Curitiba or Ushuaia? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Curitiba $16Ushuaia -
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$1.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba
Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Porto Belo Port: $260
- Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba City Hotels: $260
- Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $260
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City Hotels to Porto Belo Port: $260
- Curitiba Airport CWB to Beach Resort -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $207
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Beach Resort - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $93
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $72
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $62
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Shared Transfer: Curitiba International Airport: $46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Unmissable 4 Excursions + Cerro Castor Transfer: $445
- Tierra del Fuego National park taxi Transfer: $299
- Antarctic Experience W/Snowmobile Ride & Transfer: $294
- Ushuaia in 4 days: Unmissable excursions and transfers included: $270
- National Park + End of the World Train + Beagle Channel Cruise + Transfer in/out: $226
- Full-Day Penguin Boat Excursion & Transfers Included: $215
- Ushuaia Guided Visit to the National Park with Transfer: $140
- Ushuaia Combo: Tierra del Fuego National Park & Round Trip Transfers to airport: $135
- Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $127
- Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour & Transfers: $77
- Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport: $67
- Ushuaia - Lunch with Patagonian Lamb + Transfer: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or Ushuaia?
Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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 $49Ushuaia -
Typical Food Prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:
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Chips$0.88
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: $38
- Curitiba's History Food Tour: $70
- Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner: $106
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ushuaia Martial Sunset Experience with Hike and Dinner: $90
- Martial Glacier Night Hike with Dinner & Wine: $100
- Ushuaia - Secrets of Tierra del Fuego - History + Quad + Dinner: $140
- Sunset Emerald Lagoon Hiking with Mountain Dinner: $170
- Beaver Sighting with Dinner off Lake Fagnano: $185
- Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner: $210
- Snow and Fire with Dinner in Firepit, Sledge Ride and Snowmobile: $234
- Ushuaia-Premier Pass (Motorcycle + Snowmobile + Skiing + Tubes + Snowshoes + Quad + Lunch + Pizza): $290
- Fire and Snow Night Tour with Dinner: $307
- Snow Adventure with Dinner & Transfers: $315
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Curitiba $19Ushuaia -
Tours and Activities in Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
- 4 Hour City Tour in Curitiba: $76
- 8-hour guided tour of the Dutch Colonies of Paraná: $212
- 8h full city tour in Curitiba: $116
- CRAFT BREWERS TOUR By Jens Tours: $75
- Complete Tour to Ilha do Mel: $170
- Discover Vila Velha State Park Tour and Witmarsum Colony: $200
- Experience the Best of City Tour Highlights: $68
- Full Day Tour to Vila Velha and Buraco do Padre: $178
- Full-day tour in Curitiba: $85
- Gastronomic Tour in Curitiba with Jens Tours: $85
- Guided tour to the Canyon of Guartelá: $198
- Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour: $49
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- 2-day tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park + Fagnano and Escondido Lakes: $175
- 2-day tour:Tierra del Fuego NP + Beagle Channel Navigation + Fagnano & Escondido: $292
- 4×4 Off Road Tour to Escondido and Khami Lakes: $200
- 4WD Adventure at Fagnano Lake from Ushuaia: $239
- 4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego: $173
- 4x4 Adventure - Lakes Off Road with Roast: $160
- 4x4 Lake Fagnano Adventure from Ushuaia: $229
- 5-Hour National Park + City tour - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $245
- 5.5-Hour Nat Park w/ Hiking *Shore Excursion* USHUAIA (Shared tour for cruises): $150
- 5.5-Hour National park w/ hiking Shore excursion - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $290
- 5hrs of Trekking Experience in Martial Glacier: $115
- 7-Hour Lakes Escondido & Fagnano - USHUAIA (Shared tour): $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCuritiba $14Ushuaia -
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$0.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Ushuaia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ushuaia:
- City tour and Wine tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and Ushuaia, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is Ushuaia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Curitiba or Ushuaia?
Curitiba has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ushuaia. When comparing the sizes of Curitiba and Ushuaia, 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.