Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Veracruz?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Veracruz and Cordoba can help you decide which place is right for you.
Veracruz is the name of both a state and city in the country of Mexico. Locals often call the city "Puerto" (port) in order to differentiate the city from the state. The general area runs along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses ruins, old colonial cities, lush green mountains, and delicious seafood.
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Veracruz is $122, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $8.40. 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 Veracruz and Cordoba in more detail.
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Also for Veracruz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Veracruz.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Cordoba, we can see that Veracruz is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Veracruz is in North America and Cordoba is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Veracruz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Veracruz than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Veracruz. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Cordoba, 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.
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Veracruz has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Both Cordoba and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 27°C (81°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Veracruz. In July, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Cordobain January. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Cordoba and Veracruz during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Veracruz is much warmer than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
In the autumn, Veracruz often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cordobain April. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Cordoba.
In the winter, Veracruz is cooler than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Veracruz in January average around 21°C (71°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Cordoba.
In April, Veracruz is generally a little warmer than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 26°C (78°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Veracruz this time of the year. In the spring, Veracruz often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.
Veracruz usually gets less rain in April than Cordobain October. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Veracruz | Cordoba | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 21°C (71°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Feb | 22°C (71°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Mar | 24°C (74°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
May | 28°C (82°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 410 mm (16.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Nov | 25°C (76°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |