Which place is cheaper, El Chalten or Nassau?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nassau or El Chalten?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nassau or El Chalten, 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: Nassau or El Chalten?
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
El Chalten
El Chalten is probably one of the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, especially at the slightest ray of sunshine and one of your cheapest destination while you are travelling in Patagonia. Indeed, you will spend your days hiking and there are no park fees. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, and outdoor stores but most of them will not accept credit cards so before heading out, get cash in El Calafate or your previous stop. For the beginners, it will be long hikes in a magical setting and for the experts perhaps a week long expedition to the greatest glaciers of the world. To discover the way people live in the pampa, you may also decide to stay at an Estancia. In the stunning Estancia Santa Thelma, about 300km away from El Chalten, you will be able to explore the surroundings by horse, live a unique experience in the middle of the nature and its vast plains occupied by thousands of merino sheep and horses and of course eat a typical meal of the region.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina, and The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNassau $189El Chalten $9.93
The average daily cost (per person) in Nassau is $189, while the average daily cost in El Chalten is $9.93. 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 Nassau and El Chalten in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNassau $109El Chalten $4.42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNassau $218El Chalten $8.84
Compare Hotels in Nassau and El Chalten
Looking for a hotel in Nassau or El Chalten? 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: Nassau Hotel Prices and El Chalten Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nassau $32El Chalten $2.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $30
- Shared Shuttle Transfer to NAS Airport - Departure: $34
- Shared Shuttle Transfer from NAS Airport - Arrival: $34
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Arrival Transfer: $40
- Nassau Airport Round-trip Shared Transfers: $45
- Private Transfer in Nassau: $45
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Nassau hotel or address to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Nassau or El Chalten?
Prices for flights to both El Chalten and Nassau 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 dayNassau $53El Chalten $3.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nassau $37El Chalten $2.66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Nassau Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Jewel of the Bahamas: $15
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $28
- Roundtrip Shuttle from Cruise Terminal at Prince George Wharf: $29
- Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $43
- Bahamas Ghost Walking Tour: $44
- Island Tour: $44
- Nassau Historical Walking Tour: $49
Tours and Activities in El Chalten
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for El Chalten are as follows:
- 3 Hours Grilled Lamb Experience in Estancia Bonanza: $55
- Rafting experience on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia: $90
- Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNassau $19El Chalten $1.22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $135
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nassau and El Chalten, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is El Chalten much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nassau is in Caribbean Islands and El Chalten 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 El Chalten would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in El Chalten 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in El Chalten.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nassau Expensive? and Is El Chalten Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Nassau or El Chalten?
El Chalten has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nassau or El Chalten in the Summer?
Both El Chalten and Nassau are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Nassau is around the same temperature as El Chalten in the summer. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and El Chalten fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in El Chalten. It's quite rainy in Nassau. In July, Nassau usually receives more rain than El Chaltenin January. Nassau gets 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNassau 28°C (82°F)El Chalten 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Nassau or El Chalten in the Autumn?
Both El Chalten and Nassau during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Nassau is a little warmer than El Chalten. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nassau in October average around 26°C (79°F), and El Chalten averages at about 21°C (70°F)in April.
El Chalten gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. Nassau usually gets more rain in October than El Chaltenin April. Nassau gets 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNassau 26°C (79°F)El Chalten 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Nassau or El Chalten in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nassau and El Chalten. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In January, Nassau is generally a little warmer than El Chaltenin July. Daily temperatures in Nassau average around 21°C (70°F), and El Chalten fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In January, Nassau usually receives more rain than El Chaltenin July. Nassau gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNassau 21°C (70°F)El Chalten 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Nassau or El Chalten in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Nassau as well as El Chalten. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nassau is around the same temperature as El Chalten in the spring. The daily temperature in Nassau averages around 23°C (74°F) in April, and El Chalten fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in El Chalten. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In the spring, Nassau often gets more sunshine than El Chaltenin October. Nassau gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while El Chalten receives 205 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in El Chalten. Nassau usually gets less rain in April than El Chaltenin October. Nassau gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNassau 23°C (74°F)El Chalten 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for El Chalten and Nassau
| Nassau | El Chalten | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
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.