Which place is cheaper, Salta 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 Salta?
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 Salta, 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 Salta?
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.
Salta
Located in the heart of the famous Northwest region of Argentina, at 1200m of elevation and at the foot of the Cerro San Bernardo, Salta is the largest city of the region and perhaps the most beautiful colonial city of Argentina. Founded in 1582 by the Spanish, Salta was an important stop for merchants who followed the usual trade road through Bolivia and Peru. Argentines call this city nestled in the foothills of the Andes and surrounded by mountains, of just over half a million inhabitants, Salta La Linda (Salta the Beautiful) and it's easy to see why. Young and traditional at the same time, Salta and its renowned museums, plaza side cafes and live musica folklorica of its bustling penas, is a sophisticated and lively city day and night.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Argentina, and The Best Eco Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNadi (Port Denarau) $199Salta $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $199, while the average daily cost in Salta is $43. 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 Salta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNadi (Port Denarau) $107Salta $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNadi (Port Denarau) $214Salta $60
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Salta
Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.86Salta $3.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Zip line ex Intercontinental Fiji with return private transfers: $211
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private return transfer: $184
- Treetops Fiji Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $129
- Shuttle transfer to Nadi Airport: $49
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.19
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.19
- Shared Departure Transfer : Hotel to Airport: $21
- Shangri-La Yanuca Island Transfers and Taxi Service: $83
- Round-trip Nadi Int Airport - Denarau Hotels (Private Transfer): $28
- Round Trip Private Transfer From Nadi Airport To Your Resort: $23
- Private vehicle transfer Fiji Marriot Momi Bay to Nadi Airport: $97
- Private VIP Transfers - All Hotels to Nadi International Airport: $8.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salta
Also for Salta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Salta Airport: $8.99
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip SLA Airport Transfer: $10
- Salta Airport Shuttle Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer from Salta Airport: $20
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip SLA Airport Transfer: $37
- Salta Airport One-Way or Round-Trip Transfers: $60
- From Cafayate and Hornocal 2-Day Tour with Transfer: $88
- From Salinas and Hornocal 2-Day Tour with Transfer: $99
- Combo: Cafayate Tour + Cachi + Transfers + Free Walking Tour: $112
- Humahuaca, 7-color Hill & round trip transfers airport - hotel in Salta: $167
- Combo: Cafayate, Cachi and Humahuaca, transfers and walking tour: $175
- Cafayate Wine Tour with Tastings and Transfers: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta?
Prices for flights to both Salta 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) $70Salta $5.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Capt Cook Cruises Super Saver Combo: Day Sail + Dinner Cruise: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $32Salta $26
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'': $119
- "Half Day Nadi Highlights Tour”: $147
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $165
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $92
- ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour to the Ancient Village plus Mudpool: $223
- Authentic Fijian Earth Oven Feast & Nadi Highlights Tour All Incl: $133
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka): $101
- Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva): $92
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $106
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $186
- Coral Coast Tour Sand Dune to Momi Gunsite History Walk: $198
- Cultural Night Tour: $80
Tours and Activities in Salta
For Salta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Salta sightseeing tour: $12
- Salta City Half Day Tour: $20
- From City Tour of the city on a half-day ride: $20
- 4-Hour Guided Highlights City Tour: $24
- Cultural Experience – Alpaca and Leather Workshop + Traditional Mate: $25
- Cachi: Scenic Route and Local Experience from Salta: $29
- From Full-Day Scenic Tour to Cachi: $30
- Salta Tour Discover colonial treasures and natural beauty: $30
- From City Tour and San Lorenzo on a half-day tour: $30
- From Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour: $31
- Tour Cafayate From Salta: $31
- Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNadi (Port Denarau) $11Salta $5.33
Sample the Local Flavors in Salta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Salta:
- Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta: $29
- Cafayate: Full-day winery tour and wine tasting: $29
- From Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting: $30
- From Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $40
- Half Day Wine Tasting in Salta: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nadi (Port Denarau) and Salta, we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Salta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific and Salta 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 Salta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salta 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 Salta.
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 Salta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta?
Salta has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) and Salta, 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.