Should you visit Salvador or San Miguel de Tucuman?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salvador or San Miguel de Tucuman, 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.
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.
San Miguel de Tucuman
The capital of the Tucuman Province in Argentina, San Miguel de Tucuman is the largest city in the country's northwest. The city is probably most well known as the sight where the Declaration of Independence from Spain took place on July 9, 1816. The location of this event, a colonial-style house called "Casa Historica" or "Casita de Tucuman", remains an important landmark in the city.
Which city is cheaper, San Miguel de Tucuman or Salvador?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $34, while the average daily cost in San Miguel de Tucuman is $79. 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 Salvador and San Miguel de Tucuman in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Salvador is about $38 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $68 in San Miguel de Tucuman For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Salvador $19
San Miguel de Tucuman $34
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Salvador
$38
San Miguel de Tucuman
$68
Food
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.
The price of a meal in San Miguel de Tucuman can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $28 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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
Typical Food prices in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Experiencia Gastronomica - Food Cooking&tasting Experience:
$31
Local Transportation
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.
San Miguel de Tucuman'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 $22 per person, per day on transportation in San Miguel de Tucuman.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Salvador $4.70
San Miguel de Tucuman $22
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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Transfer roundtrip in Salvador with Historical City Tour:
$70
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Transfer Sauipe Resorts All Inclusive até 4 Pax:
$94
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Transfer Salvador to Barra Grande Round Trip:
$200
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Transfer Iberostar Praia do Forte ou Bahia até 4 Pax:
$80
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Transfer Grand Palladium Imbassai até 4 Pax:
$49
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Transfer From Salvador to Morro de São Paulo Round Trip Semi Terrestre:
$95
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Shared Transfer from hotels to Salvador airport:
$12
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Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Salvador:
$15
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Sauipe Resorts Private Transfer 4 to 12 Pax:
$76
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Salvador Airport Transfer to Salvador City Hotels:
$37
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Salvador Airport Transfer to Praia do Forte & Sauipe Hotels:
$74
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Salvador Airport Roundtrip Transfer:
$50
Typical Local Transportation prices in San Miguel de Tucuman
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in San Miguel de Tucuman:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Miguel de Tucuman
Also for San Miguel de Tucuman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Tucuman Airport Transfer:
$17
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Tucuman Airport Transfer To Yerba Buena:
$18
Is it cheaper to fly into Salvador or San Miguel de Tucuman?
Prices for flights to both San Miguel de Tucuman and Salvador 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 $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.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in San Miguel de Tucuman can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $23 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Salvador $4.43
San Miguel de Tucuman $23
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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4-Days Experience at Salvador de Bahia, Savour the cultural fusion - Brasil:
$690
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8h City Tour of Salvador da Bahia:
$80
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African historical walking tour 03 hours:
$90
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Beaches North Coast 2 tours with overnight hotel Coconut Coast experience:
$509
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Best Value Full Day Sightseeing Tour Salvador the first Capital of Brazil:
$104
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Cachoeira Countryside Flavor Private Tour from Salvador:
$110
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Candomble Religion Mysteries Private Tour in Salvador:
$80
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Candomblé Ceremony Private Tour from Salvador:
$70
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Chapada Diamantina Adventure:
$2,898
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Costa de Camaçari 3 days 2 night, beach, tour, hotel, meals, guide:
$477
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Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra:
$136
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Discover the Ancient Deities of Brazil's Candomblé (Online Experience):
$15
Tours and Activities in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$46
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Tafi del Valle Half-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$65
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Rio Hondo Hot Springs Full Day Tour from Tucuman:
$65
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Full Day Adventure:
$67
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Tafi del Valle and Quilmes Ruins Full-Day Tour from Tucuman:
$89
Alcohol
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.
Typically, people visiting San Miguel de Tucuman spend on average $15 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
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 Salvador and San Miguel de Tucuman, we can see that San Miguel de Tucuman 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 San Miguel de Tucuman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Miguel de Tucuman than you might in Salvador.
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