Should you visit Salto or Salvador?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salto or Salvador, 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.
Salto
Salto is in the citrus growing region of Northern Interior Uruguay, on the east bank of the Rio Uruguay. It is closely connected to the neighboring Argentinian city of Concordia that lies across the river on the western bank. Salto is Uruguay's second-largest city and the most northerly crossing point to Argentina. Salto is a very picturesque city that has a relaxing feel the entire year. However, people mostly come here for the nearby hot springs and the recreation area above the enormous Salto Grande hydroelectric dam.
Salvador
Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1549. Also known as "Brazil's capital of happiness," Salvador is famous for its plentiful and spirited street festivals. The third most populous city in Brazil, Salvador is also well-known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
Which city is cheaper, Salvador or Salto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Salto is $51, while the average daily cost in Salvador is $34. 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 Salto and Salvador in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Salto is about $44 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
A hotel room in Salvador is about $38 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
Food in Salto costs travelers about $18 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.
In Salvador travelers spend around $10 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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Salto $18
Salvador $10
Typical Food prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
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Pelourinho By Night - Dinner & Show:
$70
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Pelourinho By Night With Folkloric Show and Dinner:
$80
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Private Tour to Cultural Show and Dinner in Salvador:
$80
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Private Cooking Experience in Salvador:
$100
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Salvador by Night: Cultural Dinner and Show:
$110
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Bahia By Night: Dinner and Folkloric show:
$114
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Cooking Class with a Local and Spice Gift:
$125
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Bahia By Night Dinner and Dance Show Ticket:
$135
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $16 per day to get around in Salto.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $4.70 per day to get around in Salvador.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
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Grand Palladium Imbassai Private Transfer 4 to 12 Pax:
$114
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Iberostar Praia do Forte or Bahia Private Transfer 4 to 12 Pax:
$107
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Ivan Bahia, Private Transfer Lençois (Chapada Diamantina) to / from Salvador BA:
$280
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Morro de São Paulo Shared Transfer From/To Salvador:
$100
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Praia do Forte Private Transfer From Salvador:
$103
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Praia do Forte Shared Transfer From Salvador:
$43
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Private Airport Round-Trip Transfer: Salvador de Bahia Airport to Salvador City:
$62
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Private Airport Transfer: Salvador Int. Airport (SSA) to Salvador de Bahia:
$21
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Private Airport Transfer: from Salvador de Bahia to Salvador Int. Airport (SSA):
$21
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Private Arrival Transfer from Salvador de Bahia Airport to Salvador City:
$31
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Private Departure Transfer from Salvador City to Salvador de Bahia Airport:
$31
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Private One Way Airport Transfer - Morro de São Paulo:
$366
Is it cheaper to fly into Salto or Salvador?
Prices for flights to both Salvador and Salto 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 $13 per person, per day in Salto. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $4.43 per person, per day in Salvador. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova Guided Tour Including Entrance Ticket:
$9.53
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Discover the Ancient Deities of Brazil's Candomblé (Online Experience):
$15
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Salvador Panoramic City Tour:
$21
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Salvador Historical City Center Tour:
$21
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Panoramic Salvador Half Day City Tour:
$25
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Historical Salvador City Tour:
$25
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Shared Salvador City Tour:
$27
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Half Day Historical City Tour (Private):
$28
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Historic City Tour in Salvador:
$33
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Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour:
$37
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Schooner Tour to Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica from Salvador:
$37
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North Beach Praia do Forte and Guarajuba Tour:
$40
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Salto may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $9.74 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Salvador may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $5.92 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salto and Salvador, we can see that Salto is more expensive. And not only is Salvador much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Salvador would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salvador 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 Salto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salto than you might in Salvador.
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