A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Recife vs. Valdivia for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Recife or Valdivia?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Recife and Valdivia can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. 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.

Valdivia

Valdivia is a vibrant university city situated in southern Chile. It sits at the meeting point of three rivers in the aptly named Region de Los Rios (The Rivers Region) and is approximately 200 kilometers from both Temuco and Puerto Montt. Due to a large student population, Valdivia boasts a youthful and energetic vibe that is visible in its many bars, cafes and restaurants. The city is also known for having one of Chile's best craft beer cultures, which had its early beginnings when German settlers arrived in the 1840s. The rivers, nearby Pacific coastline and wetlands offer plenty for lovers of the outdoors, too.

Which city is cheaper, Valdivia or Recife?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Recife is $127, while the average daily cost in Valdivia is $56. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Recife and Valdivia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Recife $68
    Valdivia $33
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Recife $136
    Valdivia $66

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Recife $6.50
    Valdivia $6.62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Recife

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Recife:

  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Belém de São Francisco: $771
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Triunfo: $708
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Serra Talhada: $708
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Maceió: $438
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Natal: $438
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Buíque: $424
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Praia da Pipa: $374
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Santa Cruz do Capibaribe: $322
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to São Miguel dos Milagres: $322
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Porto de Pedras: $290
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Garanhuns: $281
  • Private Transfer from Recife (REC) Airport to Nova Jerusalém: $256

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valdivia

Also for Valdivia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Valdivia Airport Private Transfer: $64

Is it cheaper to fly into Recife or Valdivia?

Prices for flights to both Valdivia 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.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Recife $54
    Valdivia $17

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Recife $8.63
    Valdivia $11

Tours and Activities in Recife

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Recife are as follows:

  • 5-Day Pernambuco Tour from Recife: $385
  • Carneiros Beach Day Tour: $40
  • City Tour Olinda And Recife Antigo: $26
  • City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand: $77
  • City Tour of Recife Including the Park of Sculptures: $64
  • Cultutal Tour in Recife with Ricardo Brennand Institute: $26
  • Day Trip to Igarassu and Itamaracá Island Tour from Recife: $29
  • From Recife Old Town and Olinda City Tour: $17
  • Gastronomic and Boat Evening Tour in Recife: $100
  • Half-Day Tour: Oficina Francisco Brennand and Ricardo Brennand Institute plus Park of Sculptures in Recife: $71
  • Igarassu And Itamaraca Island Tour: $38
  • Maragogi Beach Tour from Recife: $43

Tours and Activities in Valdivia

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Valdivia.

  • Sightseeing Tour in Valdivia: $74
  • City tour in Valdivia & Niebla: $100
  • Kayak Experience in Valdivia: $151

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Recife -
    Valdivia $3.92

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Recife and Valdivia, we can see that Recife is more expensive. And not only is Valdivia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Valdivia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valdivia 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 Valdivia.

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