Should you visit Piriapolis or Foz do Iguacu?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Piriapolis or Foz do Iguacu, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Piriapolis
Piriapolis is a small beach town between Montevideo and Punta del Este in Uruguay. It is a more laid back version of Punta del Este with fewer fancy restaurants and clubs but it has perhaps more charm, with its grand old hotel and beachfront promenade backed by small mountains. The rather old-school coastal resort is vaguely reminiscent of a Mediterranean beach town.
Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.
Which city is cheaper, Foz do Iguacu or Piriapolis?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Piriapolis is $47, while the average daily cost in Foz do Iguacu is $51. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Piriapolis and Foz do Iguacu in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Piriapolis is about $38 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Foz do Iguacu is $44. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
While meal prices in Piriapolis can vary, the average travelers spends about $16 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Piriapolis should cost around $6.40 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Piriapolis is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Food in Foz do Iguacu costs travelers about $17 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Piriapolis $16
Foz do Iguacu $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.
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Churrascaria Rafain - Show And Dinner:
$50
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Dinner and Show at Rafain Churrascaria with round trip transfer included:
$52
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Argentinian Ice Bar, Wine and Dinner Experience:
$79
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Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu:
$88
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Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse:
$110
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $22 per day to get around in Piriapolis.
The average price of local transportation around Foz do Iguacu is $10 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
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Bird Park Tickets with Round Trip Transfer Included:
$45
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer:
$23
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer:
$14
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Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer:
$35
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Iguazu Falls Panoramic Helicopter Flight With Optional Transfers:
$225
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Iguazu: Transfer from Brazil Side:
$59
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Private Airport Transfer: Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Iguazu:
$42
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Private Transfer: Foz do Iguacu to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU):
$56
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Private Transfer: Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) to Foz do Iguacu:
$56
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Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides:
$90
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Transfer Paraguay Shopping (CDE):
$9.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Piriapolis or Foz do Iguacu?
Prices for flights to both Foz do Iguacu and Piriapolis 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $4.15 per person, per day in Piriapolis. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Foz do Iguacu's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $19 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Shopping Tour In Ciudad Del Este:
$9.00
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Iguazú Casino Tour:
$10
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Foz Do Iguaçu City Tour:
$14
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By Night Puerto Iguazu - Small Group or Private tour:
$14
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Small-Group Walking Tour of Iguazu Falls in Brazil:
$16
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Tour to Iguassu Falls Brazilian side:
$18
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Bird Park Admission Ticket:
$20
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Dreams Ice Bar Tickets:
$21
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Bird Park Tour:
$21
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Iguassu Falls Shopping Tour:
$23
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Small-Group Walking Tour of Iguazu Falls in Argentina:
$24
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Itaipu Dam Half-Day Sightseeing Panoramic Tour from Foz do Iguaçu:
$25
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Piriapolis may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $5.71 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Foz do Iguacu may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $9.37 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:
When comparing the travel costs between Piriapolis and Foz do Iguacu, we can see that Foz do Iguacu is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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