Should you visit Foz do Iguacu or Florianopolis?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Foz do Iguacu and Florianopolis can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Florianopolis or Foz do Iguacu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $51, while the average daily cost in Florianopolis is $48. 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 Foz do Iguacu and Florianopolis in more detail.
Accommodation
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.
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.
Food
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.
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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Foz do Iguacu $17
Florianopolis $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
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
Local Transportation
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.
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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
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Transfer Paraguay Shopping (CDE):
$9.00
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Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides:
$90
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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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Private Airport Transfer: Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Iguazu:
$42
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Iguazu: Transfer from Brazil Side:
$59
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Iguazu Falls Panoramic Helicopter Flight With Optional Transfers:
$225
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Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer:
$35
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer:
$14
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer:
$23
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Bird Park Tickets with Round Trip Transfer Included:
$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florianopolis
Also for Florianopolis, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: Hercilio Luz Int. Airport (FLN) to Florianopolis:
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: from Florianopolis to Hercilio Luz Int. Airport (FLN):
$30
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Private transfer: Cali International Airport (CLO) to Cali:
$54
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Private transfer: Florianopolis International Airport (FLN) to Florianopolis:
$45
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Private transfer: Florianopolis to Florianopolis International Airport (FLN):
$45
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Shared transfer from Florianópolis airport to Balneário Camboriú:
$35
Entertainment
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.
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.
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
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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Shared Shuttle between Florianópolis Airport and Hotel with optional City Tour:
$26
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Florianópolis Full Day City Tour:
$26
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Balneário Camboriú City Tour from Florianópolis:
$35
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Blumenau City Tour - departing from Florianópolis:
$40
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Blumenau City Tour from Florianópolis:
$40
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Roteiro Regular - Floripa City Tour Sul e Leste em grupo:
$45
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Southern Beaches of Florianópolis Bike Tour:
$51
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North Florianópolis Bike Tour: Mozambique, Santinho and Ingleses Beaches:
$51
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Campeche Island day tour - Transport and boat crossing:
$52
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Private Guided Tour in Florianopolis:
$79
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Private Day Tour: Florianópolis Island with Professional Pictures:
$154
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Foz do Iguacu may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $9.34 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Florianopolis spend on average $6.80 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
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:
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 Foz do Iguacu and Florianopolis, we can see that Foz do Iguacu 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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