Which place is cheaper, Iquique 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 Iquique?
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 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: Foz do Iguacu or Iquique?
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.
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 Contiki Tours to Brazil, The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFoz do Iguacu $84Iquique $130
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $84, while the average daily cost in Iquique is $130. 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 Iquique in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFoz do Iguacu $30Iquique $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $60Iquique $92
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and Iquique
Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu 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: Foz do Iguacu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Foz do Iguacu $14Iquique $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
- Transfer IN IGU & Iguassu Falls Brazilian side & Macuco Boat Safari: $235
- Private Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu from the Airport: $162
- Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides: $158
- Macuco Safari Boat with Transfer: $146
- Transfer from Puerto Iguazu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
- Private transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Puerto Iguazu: $71
- Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport to Hotels on the Argentine side: $70
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in Foz do Iguaçu: $50
- Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $45
- Private Airport Transfers and Iguaçu National Parks: $38
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer: $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Iquique
Also for Iquique, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sandboard activity in Iquique with transfer: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Foz do Iguacu or Iquique?
Prices for flights to both Iquique 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 $39Iquique $63
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: $73
- Boozy Cooking Class in Foz do Iguacu with a chef: $85
- Rafain Steakhouse Show - Dinner and Show Included: $108
- Experience Guamini Mision Dinner and Tango Show Selva Iriapu Hotels Exclusive: $110
- Rafain dinner Samba Show: $120
- Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse: $120
- Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas: $135
- Shared Group: Rafain Dinner and Latin American Show with Transfer: $135
- Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $135
- Foz: Private Guide & Transfer to Shared Dinner Show Experience: $208
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Foz do Iguacu $25Iquique $29
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Iguaçu Falls Tour across Brazil and Argentina: $56
- 1 Day Private Tour of Brazilian and Argentine Waterfalls: $91
- 2-Days PRIVATE Brasil & Argentina Experience Iguazu Falls: $170
- 2-day tour, both sides of Cataratas Brasil and Argentina.: $163
- Airport IGU Round Trip & 2 Days Sightseeing in Iguassu: $245
- Ancestral Iguazu: Argentine Falls and Guarani Community Tour: $150
- Argentine Side Iguassu Falls - Private Tour: $140
- Argentinian Side of the Falls - All Tickets Included: $131
- Best Private Tour Iguassu Falls Brazil, Argentina in 1 day: $89
- Bike Tour Argentina: Pedal in the Guarani Indigenous Community: $126
- Bird Park General Admission Ticket and Tour: $89
- Bird Park Tour: $37
Tours and Activities in Iquique
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Iquique.
- City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy: $55
- City Tour in Iquique: $89
- Pintados Geoglyphs, Humberstone and Salar Crespo tour: $145
- Red Lagoon Tour: $639
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $12Iquique $22
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$0.89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Foz do Iguacu and Iquique, we can see that Iquique is more expensive. And not only is Foz do Iguacu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Foz do Iguacu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Foz do Iguacu 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 Foz do Iguacu.
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 Iquique Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Foz do Iguacu or Iquique?
Foz do Iguacu has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of Iquique. When comparing the sizes of Foz do Iguacu 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.