Should you visit Recife or Puerto Varas?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Recife and Puerto Varas 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.
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
Which city is cheaper, Puerto Varas or Recife?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Recife is $130, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is $110. 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 Puerto Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Recife is $138. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Puerto Varas is $136. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
In Recife travelers spend around $55 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.
Puerto Varas food costs typically run travelers around $25 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 $55
Puerto Varas $25
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Recife is $6.66 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.
The average price of local transportation around Puerto Varas is $21 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 Recife
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Recife:
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Arrival Private Transfer: Recife Airport REC to Porto de Galinhas by Minivan:
$166
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Arrival Private Transfer: Recife Airport REC to Porto de Galinhas by Sedan Car:
$55
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to João Pessoa:
$109
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to Maceió:
$256
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to Maragogi Hotels:
$100
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to Praia da Pipa:
$192
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Arrival Transfer from Airport of Recife to São Miguel dos Milagres:
$160
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Boa Viagem Pina or Piedade:
$20
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Cabo de Santo Agostinho:
$30
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Olinda:
$40
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas - Muro Alto or Serrambi:
$40
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Arrival Transfer from Recife Airport to Praia dos Carneiros:
$80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
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Cruce Andino Office Shuttle Transfer from Puerto Varas:
$9.69
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Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport:
$14
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Puerto Varas Airport Shuttle Transfer:
$29
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Puerto Montt Departure Transfer from Hotel in Puerto Varas:
$32
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Puerto Varas Bus Terminal Private Transfer:
$39
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Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Varas:
$43
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Puerto Varas Airport Private Transfer:
$49
Is it cheaper to fly into Recife or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas 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 $8.84 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.
Puerto Varas'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 Recife
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Recife are as follows:
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Recife and Olinda City Tour:
$26
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City Tour Olinda And Recife Antigo:
$26
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Cultutal Tour in Recife with Ricardo Brennand Institute:
$26
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Recife Tour By Night:
$27
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Day Trip to Igarassu and Itamaracá Island Tour from Recife:
$29
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Recife & Olinda Tour in Spanish & Portuguese, English Option:
$29
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Recife Culture Tour Including Ricardo Brennand Institute:
$37
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Igarassu And Itamaraca Island Tour:
$38
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Recife Boat Tour:
$38
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Recife 1-Day Tour to Porto Galinhas:
$39
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Carneiros Beach Day Tour:
$40
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Maragogi Beach Tour from Recife:
$43
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Osorno Volcano Tour:
$26
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Frutillar Tour: Southern Traditions:
$34
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Sightseeing Tour Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt:
$37
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Half day, traditional city tour:
$40
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Speed Boat City Tour in Puerto Varas:
$45
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Petrohue Waterfalls & Osorno Volcano Half-Day Tour:
$49
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Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River:
$60
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Greater Island Chiloe Tour from Puerto Varas:
$62
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Full-Day Guided Tour to Villa Peulla from Puerto Varas:
$67
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Speed Boat and Walking City Tour in Puerto Varas:
$69
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Frutillar Bike Tour from Puerto Varas:
$69
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Private Sightseeing Tour in Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt:
$70
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Puerto Varas may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $6.57 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Puerto Varas
Also in Puerto Varas, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Osorno Volcano & Brewery Tour in Puerto Varas:
$64
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Heritage City Tour and Brewery in Puerto Varas:
$150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Recife and Puerto Varas, we can see that Recife is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Varas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Puerto Varas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas.
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