Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Iquique?
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 Iquique or Easter Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Iquique or Easter Island? 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: Iquique or Easter Island?
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.
Easter Island
Although Easter Island is considered a territory of Chile, it is actually located far out in the Pacific, almost halfway to Tahiti. Easter Island is well known, despite being one of the most isolated islands on Earth, because of the mysterious giant stone busts which date back centuries. There are 887 monumental statues, called moai, that were built by the Rapa Nui people. There remains much mystery around the historic Polynesian culture which created the stones, as well as the specific meaning for them.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile.
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Iquique Prices
Chile PricesEaster Island Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIquique $124Easter Island $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Iquique is $124, while the average daily cost in Easter Island is $101. 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 Iquique and Easter Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIquique $44Easter Island $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIquique $88Easter Island $90
Compare Hotels in Iquique and Easter Island
Looking for a hotel in Iquique or Easter Island? 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: Iquique Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Iquique $24Easter Island $2.66
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 Iquique or Easter Island?
Prices for flights to both Easter Island and Iquique 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 dayIquique $60Easter Island $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Easter Island Dinner Show with Transport: $159
- Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island: $165
- Easter Island Ancestral Dinner and Show with Transport: $225
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Iquique $28Easter Island $41
Tours and Activities in Iquique
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Iquique.
- City Tour in Iquique: $89
- City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy: $55
- Experience sandboarding in the Iquique dunes: $52
- Guided tour of heroic Iquique: $23
- Guided City Tour with Boat Trip to Esmeralda Buoy: $85
- Red Lagoon Tour: $639
- Isluga National Park Tour: $180
- Pintados Geoglyphs, Humberstone and Salar Crespo tour: $145
- Red Lagoon Tour: $225
Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Easter Island's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Bike Rental$8.62
Tours and Activities in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Small Group Tour in Moai Monuments and Historic Pathways: $300
- 2 Days Highlights Tour in Easter Island Moai and Nature: $210
- Adventures in Rapa Nui: High-quality tourism with Easter Island Your Tour.: $200
- Astronomical Tour on Easter Island: $192
- Birdman Ceremonial Route: Orongo, Ranu Kau Half-Day Tour: $64
- Moai Full Day Private Tour: $219
- Rapa Nui Stargazing Tour: $140
- Experience Polynesian canoeing in Rapa Nui: $100
- Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena: $70
- Full Day Private Tour: Factory of the Moai the stone giants: $219
- Full Day Tour - The Land of Hotu Matu´a: $177
- Full Day Tour in Rapa Nui: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIquique $21Easter Island $5.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Iquique and Easter Island, we can see that Iquique is more expensive. And not only is Easter Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Easter Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Easter Island 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 Easter Island.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Iquique Expensive? and Is Easter Island Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Iquique or Easter Island?
Iquique has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Easter Island. When comparing the sizes of Iquique and Easter Island, 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.