Should you visit Recife or Curitiba?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Recife and Curitiba 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.
Curitiba
Curitiba is a relatively large city that is convenient to visit if you're traveling to Iguazu Falls from either Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. It is worth a day or two stop over because it has a great old city that has been restored. It's also the capital of Parana, Brazil. Curitiba is one of the more wealthy cities in the southern region of Brazil. It has a diverse population with many immigrants and some interesting cultural events.
Which city is cheaper, Curitiba 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 Curitiba is $53. 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 Curitiba 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.
Travelers usually pay around $44 for a double occupancy room in Curitiba If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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.
Curitiba food costs typically run travelers around $21 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Recife $51
Curitiba $21
Typical Food prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba
For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Curitiba Pub Food Tour:
$20
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4-Hour City-By-Night Tour with Dinner:
$109
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Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner:
$117
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Recife is $6.13 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.
Curitiba's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $12 per person, per day on transportation in Curitiba.
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 Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba
Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$28
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Private Airport Transfer: from Curitiba to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB):
$28
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Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB):
$40
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Private Transfer: Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$78
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Private Transfer: Curitiba to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB):
$78
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Curitiba Airport PrivateTransfers Round Trip or One Way:
$109
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Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport:
$109
Is it cheaper to fly into Recife or Curitiba?
Prices for flights to both Curitiba 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 $8.14 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.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Curitiba can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $14 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
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 Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
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Urban Tales: 3-Hour Curitiba by Night Tour:
$15
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Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour:
$49
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Half-Day Tour of Curitiba City:
$72
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Curitiba City Tour:
$79
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Serra Verde Express: Rail Tour to Morretes and Antonina from Curitiba:
$91
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Serra Verde Express: Sunset Rail Tour from Curitiba:
$95
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Photo session in Curitiba sightseeing spots:
$136
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Touristic Train to Morretes from Curitiba:
$143
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Vila Velha State Park Full-Day Group Tour from Curitiba:
$151
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Train Trip and City Tour in Paranagua:
$165
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Vila Velha City Tour:
$178
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 Curitiba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $9.98.
Typical Alcohol prices in Curitiba
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Recife and Curitiba, we can see that Recife is more expensive. And not only is Curitiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Curitiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Curitiba 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 Curitiba.
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