Which place is cheaper, La Serena or Curitiba?
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 Curitiba or La Serena?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Curitiba and La Serena 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.
Where Should I go: Curitiba or La Serena?
Curitiba
Curitiba is a relatively large city that is convenient to visit if you're traveling to Iguazu Falls from either Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. It is worth a day or two stop over because it has a great old city that has been restored. It's also the capital of Parana, Brazil. Curitiba is one of the more wealthy cities in the southern region of Brazil. It has a diverse population with many immigrants and some interesting cultural events.
La Serena
La Serena is a charming town in Northern Chile. It is Chile's second-oldest city and the thriving capital of Region IV. With its beautiful architecture, its long golden shoreline, dignified stone churches, tree-shaded avenues and pretty plazas, La Serena has everything you could ask for!
Chileans on holidays flood in the city in January and February, though it is fairly peaceful outside the summer rush. Some of the city's architecture is from the colonial era, but most is actually neocolonial thanks to president Gabriel Gonzalez Videla, born in La Serena, and her 'Plan Serena' of the late 1940s.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Brazil, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Curitiba Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCuritiba $90La Serena $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $90, while the average daily cost in La Serena is $106. 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 Curitiba and La Serena in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCuritiba $29La Serena $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCuritiba $58La Serena $84
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and La Serena
Looking for a hotel in Curitiba or La Serena? 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: Curitiba Hotel Prices and La Serena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Curitiba $15La Serena $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:
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Taxi Ride$1.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba
Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Transfer: Curitiba International Airport: $40
- Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba City Hotels: $265
- Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $265
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $38
- Private Transfer from Curitiba City Hotels to Porto Belo Port: $265
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Porto Belo Port : $265
- Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $109
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Curitiba Airport CWB to Curitiba hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
- Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or La Serena?
Prices for flights to both La Serena and Curitiba 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 dayCuritiba $47La Serena $46
Typical Food Prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:
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Chips$0.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba
For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bar-hopping and Food Tour in Curitiba: $36
- Curitiba's History Food Tour: $70
- Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Curitiba $19La Serena $24
Tours and Activities in Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
- Full Day Tour to Vila Velha and Buraco do Padre: $160
- 4 Hour City Tour in Curitiba: $73
- 8-hour guided tour of the Dutch Colonies of Paraná: $203
- 8h full city tour in Curitiba: $94
- CRAFT BREWERS TOUR By Jens Tours: $72
- Complete Tour to Ilha do Mel: $157
- Discover Vila Velha State Park Tour and Witmarsum Colony: $163
- Experience the Best of City Tour Highlights: $59
- Full-day tour in Curitiba: $78
- Gastronomic Tour in Curitiba with Jens Tours: $81
- Guided tour to the Canyon of Guartelá: $189
- Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour: $43
Tours and Activities in La Serena
For La Serena, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Astronomical Tour Collowara Observatory: $64
- Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour: $55
- Charm Valley Archaeological Tour, Shamanism and Petroglyphs: $175
- Dama Island or Chañaral Navigation Tour Humboldt Penguin Reserve: $165
- Elqui Valley Tour from La Serena: $85
- Elqui Valley Tour: Full Day History and Flavors : $53
- Elqui Valley: Pisco Tour, Wine, Beer: $174
- Grand Tour Valley of Elqui Mystic Mountains and Cultural Treasures: $115
- La Serena and Coquimbo City Tour (SIB): $66
- La Serena and Coquimbo Guided City Tour: $76
- Full day Tour to Elqui Valley : $110
- Milky Way Sanctuary Stargazing Tour at Pangue Observatory: $225
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCuritiba $13La Serena $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Curitiba
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:
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Beer$0.42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and La Serena, we can see that La Serena is more expensive. And not only is Curitiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Curitiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Curitiba 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 La Serena would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Serena than you might in Curitiba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is La Serena Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Curitiba or La Serena?
Curitiba has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of La Serena. When comparing the sizes of Curitiba and La Serena, 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.