Should you visit Florianopolis or Manaus?
Should I visit Florianopolis or Manaus? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Florianopolis
With a population of almost 500,000, Florianopolis is the capital city of the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The city is split between mainland Brazil and Santa Catarina Island.
Florianopolis has grown in popularity with tourists recently because of its wonderful scenery, beautiful beaches, and fascinating culture. Many Brazilians have also moved here, leaving behind the big cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Florianopolis has a warm humid subtropical climate. There are summer, winter, spring and fall seasons. Frosts are rare but do occur occasionally. Highs during the warmest months are usually in the high 70s Fahrenheit. Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year and there is no distinct dry season.
Manaus
Manaus is a Brazilian city, capital of the state of Amazonas, and is located on the Rio Negro a few miles before it meets the Rio Solim鮡s to form the Amazon River. The city is a major departure point for those visiting the Amazon Rainforest, though there are a few sights worth seeing within the city itself as well.
Which city is cheaper, Manaus or Florianopolis?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Florianopolis is $48, while the average daily cost in Manaus is $46. 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 Florianopolis and Manaus in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $40 in Florianopolis For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $66 in Manaus For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The average traveler spends about $17 per day in Florianopolis for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Food in Manaus costs travelers about $9.72 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Florianopolis $17
Manaus $9.72
Typical Food prices in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Floripa Cooking Class:
$72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manaus
For Manaus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Folklore Themed Dinner - Jantar Folcl贸rico Tem谩tico:
$42
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Florianopolis than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $10 on transportation in Florianopolis on average per day.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Manaus than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $6.22 on transportation in Manaus on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florianopolis
Also for Florianopolis, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Shared transfer from Florian贸polis airport to Balne谩rio Cambori煤:
$35
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Private transfer: Florianopolis to Florianopolis International Airport (FLN):
$45
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Private transfer: Florianopolis International Airport (FLN) to Florianopolis:
$45
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Private transfer: Cali International Airport (CLO) to Cali:
$54
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Private Airport Transfer: from Florianopolis to Hercilio Luz Int. Airport (FLN):
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: Hercilio Luz Int. Airport (FLN) to Florianopolis:
$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manaus
Also for Manaus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfers from the airport to any place in Manaus City:
$40
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Shared Transfer from hotels to Manaus airport:
$26
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Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Manaus:
$26
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Shared Round-Trip Transfer: Eduardo Gomes International Airport:
$115
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Private Transfers in Manaus Amazon:
$30
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Manaus Transfers:
$16
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Manaus Transfer/Sightseeing with an English Speaking Tour Guide:
$25
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Manaus Airport: 1-Hour Shared Transfer to Manaus Hotels:
$76
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Florianopolis, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $20 per day, per person.
Typical Entertainment prices in Florianopolis
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Florianopolis's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Balne谩rio Cambori煤 City Tour from Florian贸polis:
$35
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Blumenau City Tour - departing from Florian贸polis:
$40
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Blumenau City Tour from Florian贸polis:
$40
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Campeche Island day tour - Transport and boat crossing:
$52
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Florian贸polis Full Day City Tour:
$26
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North Florian贸polis Bike Tour: Mozambique, Santinho and Ingleses Beaches:
$51
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Private Day Tour: Florian贸polis Island with Professional Pictures:
$154
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Private Guided Tour in Florianopolis:
$79
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Roteiro Regular - Floripa City Tour Sul e Leste em grupo:
$45
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Shared Shuttle between Florian贸polis Airport and Hotel with optional City Tour:
$26
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Southern Beaches of Florian贸polis Bike Tour:
$51
Tours and Activities in Manaus
For Manaus, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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2-Day Amazon Jungle Tour to Anaconda Lodge/Rio Negro:
$150
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3 Day Amazon River Boat Tour:
$855
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3 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour:
$300
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3-Day Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour to Juma Eco Lodge:
$230
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3-Day Amazon Jungle Tour to Rio Negro/Anaconda Lodge:
$230
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3-Day Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure:
$331
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3-Day Rio Negro River Cruise from Manaus:
$330
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3-Hour Manaus City Tour:
$79
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4 Day Rio Negro River Cruise:
$440
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4 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour:
$400
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4-Day Amazon Tour to Anaconda Lodge/Rio Negro:
$310
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4-Day Manaus Amazon Jungle Adventure:
$455
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Florianopolis spend on average $6.80 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Manaus spend on average $2.22 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Florianopolis
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florianopolis from other travelers:
When comparing the travel costs between Florianopolis and Manaus, we can see that Florianopolis is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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