Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Grande-Terre?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Grande-Terre or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Cordoba? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Grande-Terre or Cordoba?
Grande-Terre
Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre €145Cordoba €7.83
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €145, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €7.83. 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 Grande-Terre and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre €82Cordoba €2.85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre €164Cordoba €5.70
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Cordoba
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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: Grande-Terre Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre €9.00Cordoba €1.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $92
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $71
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $60
- Private Transfers (Airport, Port, Hotels) Guadeloupe : $54
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $51
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $41
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
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Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport: $61
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Grande-Terre 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 dayGrande-Terre €48Cordoba €3.58
Typical Food Prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas€0.01
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Sandwich€0.00
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Ice Cream€0.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre €45Cordoba €1.75
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
- Traditional Córdoba CityTour x 2 Pax: $45
- Alta Gracia: Unveiling Cordoba's Cultural Heritage Tour: $48
- Exploring Villa Carlos Paz: Guided Sightseeing Tour: $50
- Cordoba City Tour: $50
- Private Cordoba City Tour: $53
- Córdoba: Villa Carlos Paz Tour: $59
- Cordoba City Tour with Optional Jesuitic Square: $60
- Córdoba CityTour FULLDAY x 2 pax: $60
- Caroya WineTour x 2 Pax: $60
- La Cumbrecita and Villa General Belgrano Full Day Tour: $73
- Full Day Tour to Punilla Valley from Cordoba: $75
- Full Day Jesuit Legacy Tour from Cordoba: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre €12Cordoba €1.38
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
- Full-Day Private Colonia Caroya Wine Tour from Córdoba: $120
- Wine Tour Privado - Colonia Caroya: $130
- Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Cordoba, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Grande-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grande-Terre than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grande-Terre Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grande-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Grande-Terre during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Grande-Terre is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 27°C (81°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. In the summer, Grande-Terre often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Grande-Terre gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in July than Cordobain January. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGrande-Terre 27°C (81°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Cordoba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
Grande-Terre is much warmer than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Cordoba during autumn. Grande-Terre gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGrande-Terre 27°C (80°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Cordoba. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Grande-Terre is cooler than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grande-Terre in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In the winter, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Cordobain July. Grande-Terre gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.
Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGrande-Terre 24°C (76°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Grande-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
In April, Grande-Terre is generally a little warmer than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 26°C (78°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba during spring. Grande-Terre gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. In April, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Cordobain October. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGrande-Terre 26°C (78°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Grande-Terre
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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