Which place is cheaper, Punta Arenas or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) or Punta Arenas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nadi (Port Denarau) or Punta Arenas, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Nadi (Port Denarau) or Punta Arenas?
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is in the far south of Chile and has a long history of maritime commerce, oil extraction, and sheep farming. It's the most populated city on the Strait of Magellan and has all the facilities you might need as a traveler, including banks, markets, drugstores and equipment shops. With a population of about 130,000, the city is a comfortable place to spend time. It serves as a base for Antarctic expeditions, although many expeditions also start in Ushuaia, Argentina, and Christchurch New Zealand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Nadi (Port Denarau) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNadi (Port Denarau) $198Punta Arenas $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $198, while the average daily cost in Punta Arenas is $79. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) and Punta Arenas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNadi (Port Denarau) $106Punta Arenas $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNadi (Port Denarau) $212Punta Arenas $64
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Punta Arenas
Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) or Punta Arenas? 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices and Punta Arenas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.81Punta Arenas $1.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private transfer dropoff Nadi Airport or resort : $168
- Private Transfer: Nadi Airport to Pacific Harbour - 1 to 4 Seat Vehicle: $130
- Treetops Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $128
- Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers : $112
- Shared transfer- Nadi Airport to Denarau island Fiji: $92
- CFC Approved Roundtrip Car Transfer - Nadi Airport to Outrigger & Bedarra Inn: $79
- Private Transfer-Nadi Airport to Nanuku /Pearl/Uprising Resort : $78
- CFC APPROVED Private Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to All Maui Bay Properties: $71
- Private Roundtrip Transfer - Nadi Airport to Fiji Marriott Momi Bay: $68
- Private Premium Departure Transfer : Hotel to Nadi Airport: $67
- Private Transfer: Intercontinental Resort and Spa to Nadi Airport: $66
- Private Roundtrip Transfer - Nadi Airport to Intercontinental & Yatule Resort: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Punta Arenas
Also for Punta Arenas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Punta Arenas Airport Transfer: $29
- Transfer Airport Punta Arenas : $30
- Punta Arenas Airport Private Transfer: $33
- Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) - Departure Transfer: $35
- Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) to Punta Arenas - Arrival Transfer: $35
- Oneway Private Transfer from Punta Arenas Airport to Punta Arenas: $37
- Punta Arenas Airport PUQ to Punta Arenas Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer from Punta Arenas hotels to Punta Arenas Port: $43
- Punta Airport (PUQ) to Punta Arenas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $57
- Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) to Punta Arenas - Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Private Transfer - Punta Arenas Airport(PUQ) to Punta Arenas Port: $78
- Private Transfer - Punta Arenas Port to Punta Arenas Airport(PUQ): $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Punta Arenas?
Prices for flights to both Punta Arenas and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 dayNadi (Port Denarau) $69Punta Arenas $36
Typical Food Prices in Punta Arenas
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Punta Arenas:
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Donut$1.05
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Dinner$25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $32Punta Arenas $6.44
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- "Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $118
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $164
- Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $83
- Best Sightseeing Tour : $132
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $100
- CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour: $105
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour : $99
- Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $80
- Cultural Night Tour: $80
- Discover Coral Coast & Natadola Beach Tour: $114
- Fiji Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Dunes hiking Combo Tour!: $135
- Fiji Island Cultural Experience with Lunch : $184
Tours and Activities in Punta Arenas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Punta Arenas.
- Fort Bulnes Historical Tour: $39
- Punta Arenas Hop On Hop Off Experience for Cruise Passengers: $40
- City Tour: $60
- City Tour Shore Excursion for Cruisers: $60
- Punta Arenas City Tour Shore Excursion: $60
- Bike Tour in Punta Arenas, 100% local tour.: $70
- Cruises Shore Excursions : City tour Cruises Regular: $70
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers: $70
- Punta Arenas Sightseeing Tour: $70
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas: $80
- Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour: $88
- Monte Tarn Trekking Tour with Guide: $129
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNadi (Port Denarau) $11Punta Arenas $4.86
Typical Alcohol Prices in Punta Arenas
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Punta Arenas:
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Alcohol$7.33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nadi (Port Denarau) and Punta Arenas, we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Punta Arenas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific and Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Punta Arenas 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Punta Arenas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive? and Is Punta Arenas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) and Punta Arenas, 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.