Should you visit Recife or Cordoba?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Recife and Cordoba can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Recife
One of the largest cities on Brazil's northeast coast, Recife is also the capital of the state of Pernambuco. The city gets its name from the Portuguese word for "reef," as it was built around a landscape of natural reef beaches. Many people visit to enjoy these beaches, experience the culture, and explore the history of this important Brazilian city.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
Which city is cheaper, Cordoba or Recife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Recife is $120, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $58. 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 Recife and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Recife is $128. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The prices for places to stay in Cordoba can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $21, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $42.
Food
In Recife travelers spend around $51 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Food in Cordoba costs travelers about $27 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
Recife $51
Cordoba $27
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas
$0.12
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Sandwich
$0.04
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Ice Cream
$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
For Cordoba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Recife is $6.14 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.
To get around in Cordoba, the average visitor spends $14 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Recife
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Recife:
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Belém de São Francisco:
$771
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Triunfo:
$708
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Serra Talhada:
$708
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Maceió:
$438
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Natal:
$438
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Buíque:
$424
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Praia da Pipa:
$374
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Santa Cruz do Capibaribe:
$322
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to São Miguel dos Milagres:
$322
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Porto de Pedras:
$290
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Garanhuns:
$281
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Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Nova Jerusalém:
$256
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport:
$56
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Cordoba Private Arrival Transfer:
$100
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
Is it cheaper to fly into Recife or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Recife 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
Recife's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $8.15 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.
In Cordoba, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Recife
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Recife are as follows:
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5-Day Pernambuco Tour from Recife:
$385
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Carneiros Beach Day Tour:
$40
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City Tour Olinda And Recife Antigo:
$26
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City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand:
$77
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City Tour of Recife Including the Park of Sculptures:
$64
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Cultutal Tour in Recife with Ricardo Brennand Institute:
$26
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Day Trip to Igarassu and Itamaracá Island Tour from Recife:
$29
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Full-Day Caruaru and Nova Jerusalém Theater Tour:
$80
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Gastronomic and Boat Evening Tour in Recife:
$100
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Half-Day Tour: Oficina Francisco Brennand and Ricardo Brennand Institute plus Park of Sculptures in Recife:
$71
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Igarassu And Itamaraca Island Tour:
$38
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Maragogi Beach Tour from Recife:
$43
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
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Private Walking Tour of the Patios of San Basilio in Cordoba:
$12
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Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour:
$15
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Patios of Cordoba Festival Tour:
$15
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Guided Tour of Medina Azahara at Night:
$17
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba:
$19
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Patios tour in Cordoba:
$19
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Alcázar Reyes Cristianos Guided Tour with Tickets & Priority Access:
$19
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Olive Oil tasting breakfast & Tour:
$19
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Patios of Cordoba Walking Tour in Spanish:
$20
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Medina Azahara Tour from Cordoba:
$21
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Cordoba's Authentic Patios: 2-Hour Tour with Tickets:
$22
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Cordoba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $10.
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Recife and Cordoba, we can see that Recife is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Recife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Recife than you might in Cordoba.
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