Which place is cheaper, Cochabamba or Foz do Iguacu?
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 Foz do Iguacu or Cochabamba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Foz do Iguacu and Cochabamba 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: Foz do Iguacu or Cochabamba?
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.
Cochabamba
With a population of about 630,000, Cochabamba is the fourth largest city in Bolivia. It's located about 240 kilometers from the capital city of La Paz and is surrounded by mountains, but sits within a valley.
The city is known for its gardens and has many sights to offer the visitor. Cochabamba offers a calming retreat that is a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of many South American cities. It's a great location to learn Spanish and there are plenty of activities and cultural events that you can enjoy in and around town.
Cochabamba's climate is semi-arid. There is an extended dry season between May and October and the wet season is from November to March. The days are warm and the nights are cool.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best Luxury Tours to Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Bolivia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Bolivia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFoz do Iguacu $82Cochabamba $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $82, while the average daily cost in Cochabamba is $47. 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 Foz do Iguacu and Cochabamba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFoz do Iguacu $29Cochabamba $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $58Cochabamba $30
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and Cochabamba
Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu or Cochabamba? 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: Foz do Iguacu Hotel Prices and Cochabamba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Foz do Iguacu $13Cochabamba $9.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
- Transfer In Airport Foz - Hotel in Foz do Iguazu: $8.00
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer: $11
- Private Transfer to Foz de Iguazu Airport (IGU): $13
- Transfer from Foz Airport (IGU) to Foz do Iguacu Hotels: $20
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer: $24
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport (IGU): $25
- Transfer Paraguay - Shopping: $29
- Brazilian Falls Tour Transfers with Tour Guide: $30
- PRIVATE Transfer Iguassu Airport (IGU) to Hotels in Iguassu: $30
- Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $44
- Private airport transfers – National & International: $47
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in Foz do Iguaçu: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cochabamba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cochabamba:
- MiniVan or Suv Transfer from Cochabamba Airport CBB to Cochabamba: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Foz do Iguacu or Cochabamba?
Prices for flights to both Cochabamba and Foz do Iguacu 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 dayFoz do Iguacu $38Cochabamba $23
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.
- Rafain Dinner Show: $71
- Boozy Cooking Class in Foz do Iguacu with a chef: $85
- Experience Guamini Mision Dinner and Tango Show Selva Iriapu Hotels Exclusive: $110
- Shared Group: Rafain Dinner and Latin American Show with Transfer: $119
- Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse: $120
- Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $132
- Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas: $135
- Rafain Samba Show & Dinner – Round Trip Transfer Included: $135
- Foz: Private Guide & Transfer to Shared Dinner Show Experience: $208
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cochabamba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cochabamba.
- Adelante Mujer Bolivian Cooking Workshops: $29
- Bolivian Cooking Class with High-Altitude Wines: $50
- Cochabamba Valle Alto 2-Day Food Tour: $355
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Foz do Iguacu $24Cochabamba $15
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Shopping tour in Paraguay from hotels in Foz do Iguaçu: $15
- Shopping tour at Duty Free Shop Argentina: $15
- Visit to Itaipu: Panoramic Tour: $15
- Shopping tour in Paraguay from hotels in Foz do Iguaçu: $22
- Visit to Itaipu: Entrance Ticket for Panoramic View and shuttle: $23
- City Tour Puerto Iguazu: $24
- Three Borders Landmark - Rountrip Transportation + Ticket: $25
- Foz Do Iguaçu City Tour: $29
- Iguassu Falls Shopping Tour: $32
- Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam - Tickets Included: $32
- Guided tour of the Iguacu Falls on the Argentine side: $35
- Itaipu Dam Panoramic Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Cochabamba
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cochabamba are as follows:
- City of Eternal Spring: Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Cochabamba: $5.99
- Walking tour in Cochabamba not your average: $15
- Shopping tour + history: Cochabamba: $59
- City Highlights Walking Tour groups: $65
- Tour to Valle Alto (Tarata): $82
- Full-Day 9-Site Heritage Walking Tour with Guide: $84
- Full-Day Valle Alto Tour: Cochabamba: $105
- Torotoro: 2-Day, 1-Night Tour from Cochabamba: $160
- Toro Toro: A full-day tour from Cochabamba: $210
- 2-Day, 1-Night Tour: Toro Toro with Caves, Footprints, and Canyons: $270
- Tropical Experience 2 days and 1 night: Villa Tunari Cochabamba: $340
- Incallajta and Torora-Cochabamba Tour: $352
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $12Cochabamba $8.72
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:
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Beer$0.88
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Foz do Iguacu and Cochabamba, we can see that Foz do Iguacu is more expensive. And not only is Cochabamba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cochabamba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cochabamba 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 Foz do Iguacu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Foz do Iguacu than you might in Cochabamba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Foz do Iguacu Expensive? and Is Cochabamba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Foz do Iguacu or Cochabamba?
Cochabamba has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Foz do Iguacu. When comparing the sizes of Foz do Iguacu and Cochabamba, 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.