Which place is cheaper, San Miguel de Tucuman 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 San Miguel de Tucuman?
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 San Miguel de Tucuman 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 San Miguel de Tucuman?
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.
San Miguel de Tucuman
The capital of the Tucuman Province in Argentina, San Miguel de Tucuman is the largest city in the country's northwest. The city is probably most well known as the sight where the Declaration of Independence from Spain took place on July 9, 1816. The location of this event, a colonial-style house called "Casa Historica" or "Casita de Tucuman", remains an important landmark in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil, The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Argentina, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFoz do Iguacu $84San Miguel de Tucuman $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $84, while the average daily cost in San Miguel de Tucuman is $53. 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 San Miguel de Tucuman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFoz do Iguacu $30San Miguel de Tucuman $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $60San Miguel de Tucuman $78
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and San Miguel de Tucuman
Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu or San Miguel de Tucuman? 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 San Miguel de Tucuman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Foz do Iguacu $14San Miguel de Tucuman $2.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
- Transfer from Puerto Iguazu Airport to Foz do Iguaçu Hotels: $81
- Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport to Hotels on the Argentine side: $70
- Transfer from Foz Airport (IGU) to Foz do Iguacu Hotels: $20
- Transfer IN IGU & Iguassu Falls Brazilian side & Macuco Boat Safari: $235
- Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides: $158
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in Foz do Iguaçu: $50
- Private transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport to Puerto Iguazu: $71
- Private Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu from the Airport: $162
- Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
- Private Airport Transfers and Iguaçu National Parks: $38
- Macuco Safari Boat with Transfer: $146
- IGU Airport Transfers: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Foz do Iguacu or San Miguel de Tucuman?
Prices for flights to both San Miguel de Tucuman 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 $39San Miguel de Tucuman $5.61
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 $25San Miguel de Tucuman $27
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 San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Entrance ticket to Aerial Park, Zip Line and Palestra: $27
- Afternoon in the Valleys El Mollar and Tafi del Valle Tour: $65
- Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman: $78
- Rio Hondo Hot Springs Full Day Tour from Tucuman: $122
- Discover Tafí del Valle and Quilmes Ruins in a Day Tour: $122
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $12San Miguel de Tucuman $8.36
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 San Miguel de Tucuman, we can see that Foz do Iguacu is more expensive. And not only is San Miguel de Tucuman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to San Miguel de Tucuman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Miguel de Tucuman 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 San Miguel de Tucuman.
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 San Miguel de Tucuman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Foz do Iguacu or San Miguel de Tucuman?
San Miguel de Tucuman 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 San Miguel de Tucuman, 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.