Which place is cheaper, San Pedro de Atacama or Salvador?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Salvador or San Pedro de Atacama?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salvador or San Pedro de Atacama, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Salvador or San Pedro de Atacama?
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 Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama is a gateway to northern Chile. It is a good jumping off point for exploring the area's impressive landscape, most of which is included in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. It is popular with both Chilean and international tourists, and because of its popularity, it is a relatively expensive destination, with many prices comparable to what you might pay in Santiago.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalvador $54San Pedro de Atacama $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $54, while the average daily cost in San Pedro de Atacama is $74. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Salvador and San Pedro de Atacama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalvador $24San Pedro de Atacama $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalvador $48San Pedro de Atacama $68
Compare Hotels in Salvador and San Pedro de Atacama
Looking for a hotel in Salvador or San Pedro de Atacama? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Salvador Hotel Prices and San Pedro de Atacama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salvador $6.11San Pedro de Atacama $9.81
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
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Bus from Airport$1.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Salvador APT-HTL(SSA): $92
- Transfers between Salvador and Barra Grande Maraú: $290
- Transfer: Salvador to/from Praia do Forte/Guarajuba: $79
- Transfer: Salvador to/from Boipeba Island: $155
- Transfer to Sauipe Iberostar Palladium and Galé: $51
- Transfer roundtrip in Salvador with Historical City Tour: $73
- Transfer in Salvador: $183
- Transfer and return from DE Airport to Hotels in Salvador: $57
- Transfer Vila Galé Marés (Guarajuba) - Private: $41
- Transfer Salvador to Barra Grande Round Trip: $240
- Transfer Salvador and North Bayano Coast: $102
- Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel in Salvador: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro de Atacama
Also for San Pedro de Atacama, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3 Perfect Days in Atacama + Airport Transfer: $224
- Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama includes transfer, photo, and cocktail.: $53
- Atacama Airport Private Transfer: $99
- Atacama Airport Shuttle Transfer: $44
- Calama Airport Transfer to Atacama / Airport Lodging: $60
- Calama Airport: Transfer to/from San Pedro de Atacama: $30
- Puritama Hot Springs Experience with Transfer and Entrance: $90
- Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer: $40
- Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer: $40
- Puritama Hot Springs Transfer Tour: $45
- Stargazing Experience with Transfer: $44
- Shared Transfer to Calama Airport (CJC): $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Salvador or San Pedro de Atacama?
Prices for flights to both San Pedro de Atacama 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySalvador $23San Pedro de Atacama $27
Typical Food Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
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Dinner for 2$1.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- Enjoy before flying: Cooking class near Salvador airport: $50
- Eat and drink before you fly: Cooking class near Salvador airport: $50
- 4h Cooking Class in Salvador with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $65
- 4h Cooking Class in 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $68
- Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips: $71
- Traditional Moqueca Cooking Class: $75
- Savour Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $75
- Bahia Bites Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $79
- Bahia Bites Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $80
- Brazilian Cooking Class with Unlimited Caipirinhas: $89
- Folk Show - Bahia Night (Dinner Included) by Salvador Receptivo: $105
- Bahia Noite - Folklore and Dinner Show, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $121
Typical Food Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Empanadas$1.35
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Lunch$11
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Dinner$12
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Drink$1.01
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Empanada$5.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Local haute cuisine tasting menu dinner: $135
- Private Dinner Under the Stars: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salvador $5.76San Pedro de Atacama $22
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Memories of Salvador" a 6 hour city tour thru times: $141
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Salvador Capital Afro-Brazilian: $110
- Afro Tour Walking - Walking: $34
- Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador: $155
- Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela: $180
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
- Basílica do Senhor do Bonfim Salvador Private Walking Tour: $90
- Beach Daytour to Praia do Forte, get to know the Coconut Coast: $129
- Beyond a Night Tour: An Autentic Bar Experience in Salvador: $22
- Brazilian Tasting experience Amazing Foods of Salvador da Bahia: $55
- Cachoeira Countryside Flavor Private Tour from Salvador: $220
- City Tour Salvador Historica: $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for San Pedro de Atacama's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Sand Boarding$60
Tours and Activities in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Llama Stargazing Tour: $30
- Shared Moon Valley Tour: $32
- Half-Day Tour to Laguna Cejar: $35
- Stargazing Experience: $35
- "Astronomical Adventure in San Pedro de Atacama": $35
- Astronomical Guided Tour in San Pedro: $35
- Stargazing Tour in the Atacama Desert: $36
- Tour to the Valley of the Moon San Pedro de Atacama: $37
- Cejar Lagoon Tour: San Pedro de Atacama: $37
- Rainbow Valley Tour + Petroglyphs (Yerbas Buenas): $37
- Astrotour Chile San Pedro de Atacama : Astronomical Tour and Astrophoto: $38
- Moon Valley Tour: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalvador $5.47San Pedro de Atacama $5.29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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Beers for 2$1.39
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Drinks$2.78
Typical Alcohol Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in San Pedro de Atacama:
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Alcohol$26
Sample the Local Flavors in San Pedro de Atacama
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in San Pedro de Atacama:
- Stargazing Tour with Photos and Wine Tasting: $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salvador and San Pedro de Atacama, we can see that San Pedro de Atacama 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 Pedro de Atacama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Pedro de Atacama than you might in Salvador.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salvador Expensive? and Is San Pedro de Atacama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salvador or San Pedro de Atacama?
Salvador has a larger population, and is about 1360 times larger than the population of San Pedro de Atacama. When comparing the sizes of Salvador and San Pedro de Atacama, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.