Should you visit Fortaleza or Foz do Iguacu?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Fortaleza and Foz do Iguacu can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Fortaleza
A major city on Brazil's northeastern coast and the capital city of Ceara state, Fortaleza is best characterized by its city landscape lined with beaches and palm trees. It also features some great seafood as well as long-standing folk traditions in culture and dance.
Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.
Which city is cheaper, Foz do Iguacu or Fortaleza?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Fortaleza is $54, while the average daily cost in Foz do Iguacu is $51. 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 Fortaleza and Foz do Iguacu in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $46 for a double occupancy room in Fortaleza If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Foz do Iguacu is $44. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
The price of a meal in Fortaleza can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $19 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $7.60 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Food in Foz do Iguacu costs travelers about $17 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
Fortaleza $19
Foz do Iguacu $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.
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Churrascaria Rafain - Show And Dinner:
$50
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Dinner and Show at Rafain Churrascaria with round trip transfer included:
$52
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Argentinian Ice Bar, Wine and Dinner Experience:
$79
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Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu:
$88
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Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse:
$110
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Fortaleza than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $16 on transportation in Fortaleza on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Foz do Iguacu is $10 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fortaleza
Also for Fortaleza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Fortaleza by Minivan:
$51
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Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Fortaleza by Sedan Car:
$41
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Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Jericoacoara by Minivan:
$336
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Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Jericoacoara by Sedan Car:
$253
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Beach Park Transfer from Fortaleza:
$20
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Cumbuco Private Transfer From Fortaleza:
$36
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Departure Private Transfer: Fortaleza City to Fortaleza Airport FOR by Minivan:
$51
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Departure Private Transfer: Fortaleza City to Fortaleza Airport FOR by Sedan Car:
$41
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Fortaleza Airport Private Transfer:
$28
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Fortaleza Airport Shared Transfer:
$19
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Fortaleza Round-Trip Airport Transfers:
$97
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Fortaleza Roundtrip Airport Transfers:
$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
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Iguazu Falls Panoramic Helicopter Flight With Optional Transfers:
$225
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Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides:
$90
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Iguazu: Transfer from Brazil Side:
$59
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Private Transfer: Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) to Foz do Iguacu:
$56
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Private Transfer: Foz do Iguacu to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU):
$56
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Bird Park Tickets with Round Trip Transfer Included:
$45
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Private Airport Transfer: Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Iguazu:
$42
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Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer:
$35
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer:
$23
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer:
$14
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Transfer Paraguay Shopping (CDE):
$9.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Fortaleza or Foz do Iguacu?
Prices for flights to both Foz do Iguacu and Fortaleza 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Fortaleza, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $12 per day, per person.
Foz do Iguacu's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $19 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Fortaleza
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fortaleza.
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Cumbuco Beach with City Tour from Fortaleza:
$14
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Tour to Cumbuco Beach:
$17
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Fortaleza City Tour:
$18
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2-Hour Morning City Tour:
$21
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Fortaleza & Cumbuco Beach Full Day Tour:
$21
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Tour to Morro Branco & Fontes Beach:
$21
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Tour to Lagoinha Beach:
$22
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Tour to Aguas Belas Beach:
$24
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Tour to Canoa Quebrada Beach:
$29
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Fortaleza Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$31
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From Full-Day City and Beach Park Tour:
$35
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Beach Park Full-Day Trip Including Brief Tour of Fortaleza:
$35
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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3-Day Tour of Iguassu Falls National Park:
$390
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4-Day Iguassu Falls Tour:
$480
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Argentinean Falls Great Adventure with Boat Ride from Foz do Iguaçu:
$112
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Argentinean Side Iguassu Falls - Private Tour Belmond Exclusive:
$177
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Beer experience 277 Craftbeer:
$31
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Bird Park Admission Ticket:
$20
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Bird Park General Admission Ticket and Tour:
$63
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Bird Park Tour:
$21
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Blue Park Tour:
$73
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Boat Ride and Walking Tour of Iguazu Falls in Argentina:
$85
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Brazilian Side of the Falls - All Tickets Included:
$62
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Brazilian Side of the Falls and Boat Tour Macuco Safari - All Tickets Included:
$167
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 Fortaleza, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $7.78.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Foz do Iguacu may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $9.31 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:
When comparing the travel costs between Fortaleza and Foz do Iguacu, we can see that Fortaleza 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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