Which place is cheaper, Iquique or Fortaleza?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fortaleza or Iquique?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fortaleza and Iquique 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: Fortaleza or Iquique?
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.
Iquique
Located in a golden crescent of coastline, the beautiful beach city with an ocean that's several shades of blue and a historic centre that offers the perfect balance of culture and relaxation is counted among Chile's premier beach resorts. The city is home to the duty free zone called "Zofri" and a growing number of high rise resort hotels along its beaches. Slightly more expensive and polluted than neighboring population centers, such as Arica, Iquique and its chaotic duty-free shopping zone (zona franca) have become the perfect summer holiday destination for Chilean families.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Brazil, The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFortaleza $65Iquique $99
The average daily cost (per person) in Fortaleza is $65, while the average daily cost in Iquique is $99. 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 Fortaleza and Iquique in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFortaleza $28Iquique $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFortaleza $56Iquique $88
Compare Hotels in Fortaleza and Iquique
Looking for a hotel in Fortaleza or Iquique? 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: Fortaleza Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fortaleza $20Iquique $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fortaleza
Also for Fortaleza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer 4 X 4 Fortaleza to Jericoacoara or Jericoacoara to Fortaleza: $240
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza to Canoa Quebrada: $173
- Fortaleza Airport to Canoa Quebrada One–Way Transfer: $163
- 4x4 Private Transfer Service : $163
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Icaraí-Amontada : $133
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Flexeiras: $111
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Mundaú: $111
- Shared Transfer from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: $104
- Jericoacoara - Fortaleza x Jericoacoara transfer: $100
- Shared Transfer from Fortaleza to Aquiraz: $88
- Transfer 4x4 Regular Service Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: $85
- From Fortaleza Airport: 2-Way Transfers to Beach Park: $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Iquique
Also for Iquique, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sandboard activity in Iquique with transfer: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Fortaleza or Iquique?
Prices for flights to both Iquique 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayFortaleza $22Iquique $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fortaleza
For Fortaleza, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thematic Show with Rotation of Pizzas in Aquiraz: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fortaleza $14Iquique $28
Tours and Activities in Fortaleza
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fortaleza.
- Águas Belas Tour: $14
- 3 Beaches in 1 Day Tour Leaving Fortaleza: $12
- Beach Park Full-Day Trip Including Brief Tour of Fortaleza: $35
- Canoa Quebrada Beach Tour with Nettour: $18
- Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour - Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo: $17
- City Tour Fortaleza - Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour: $24
- City-Tour and Fortaleza (central market, cathedral, Fort, Theaters, encetur, P.ferreira: $51
- Exploring Lagoinha: 1-Day Tour: $31
- Fortaleza Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $31
- Fortaleza Panoramic City Tour with visit to Cumbuco Beach: $16
- 4-Hour City Car Tour: $271
- Mountain Tour and Coffee Route: $380
Tours and Activities in Iquique
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Iquique.
- City Tour in Iquique: $89
- City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy: $50
- Guided City Tour with Boat Trip to Esmeralda Buoy: $60
- Pintados Geoglyphs, Humberstone and Salar Crespo tour: $145
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFortaleza $9.34Iquique $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fortaleza and Iquique, we can see that Iquique is more expensive. And not only is Fortaleza much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fortaleza would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fortaleza 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 Iquique would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Iquique than you might in Fortaleza.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fortaleza Expensive? and Is Iquique Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fortaleza or Iquique?
Fortaleza has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Iquique. When comparing the sizes of Fortaleza and Iquique, 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.