A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Curitiba vs. Ushuaia for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Curitiba or Ushuaia?

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 Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia?

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.

Ushuaia

Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Brazil, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.


Which place is cheaper, Ushuaia or Curitiba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $90, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $0.00. 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 Ushuaia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Curitiba $29
    Ushuaia -
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Curitiba $58
    Ushuaia $0.00
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and Ushuaia

Looking for a hotel in Curitiba or Ushuaia? 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.

Hotels in Curitiba


Hotels in Ushuaia


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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 Ushuaia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Curitiba $15
    Ushuaia -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Curitiba

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.88

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba

Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Porto Belo Port : $265
  • Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $265
  • Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba City Hotels: $265
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba City Hotels to Porto Belo Port: $265
  • Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $212
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $109
  • Afonso Pena Airport CWB to Beach Resorts : Arrival Transfer: $106
  • Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $95
  • Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
  • Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
  • Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
  • Shared Transfer: Curitiba International Airport: $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia

Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Antarctic Experience W/Snowmobile Ride & Transfer: $242
  • National Park, Train and Navigation. Airport transfer included: $204
  • Ushuaia:Trekking Glaciar & Ice Caves W/Lunch and Transfer: $176
  • Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $160
  • Complete Husky Experience + Buoy Park with Transfer: $124
  • Ushuaia Guided Visit to the National Park with Transfer: $120
  • Navigation to Beagle Channel and Sea Lions Island with Transfers: $116
  • Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $112
  • Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport : $67
  • Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia Cruise Port: $62
  • Private Transfer from Ushuaia Cruise Port to Ushuaia Airport(USH): $62
  • Husky Trekking with Transfer: $62

Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or Ushuaia?

Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Curitiba $47
    Ushuaia -
Typical Food Prices in Curitiba

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:


  • 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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia

For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Adventure and Snow Moto + Buffet Lunch or Pizza Rodizio + Transfer: $96
  • Beaver Sighting with Dinner off Lake Fagnano: $170
  • Ushuaia City Tour: Vespertine Tour with Dinner: $189
  • Snowmobile + Snowshoeing + Huskies + Skiing + Lunch or Pizza Buffet: $195
  • Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included: $210
  • Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner: $210
  • Puerto Almanza and Punta Paraná Tour with Dinner: $210
  • Tierra del Fuego National Park: vespertine tour with dinner: $210
  • Snow and Fire with Dinner in Firepit, Sledge Ride and Snowmobile: $250

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Curitiba $19
    Ushuaia -

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 Ushuaia

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.

  • 3-Hour Tour Sailing through the Beagle Channel: $105
  • 4×4 Off Road Tour to Escondido and Khami Lakes: $200
  • 4W4 Adventure in Lagos Full Day with Roast : $170
  • 4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego: $167
  • 4x4 Adventure at Lago Fagnano from Ushuaia: $236
  • 4x4 Lake Fagnano Adventure from Ushuaia: $218
  • 5-Hour National Park + City tour - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $205
  • 5.5-Hour Nat Park w/ Hiking *Shore Excursion* USHUAIA (Shared tour for cruises): $150
  • 5hrs of Trekking Experience in Martial Glacier: $115
  • Adventure in the Lakes Fueguinos quadricycles and Patagonian lamb: $238
  • Adventure through Lagos 4X4 in Ushuaia: $162
  • Albino's Eye Glacier Full-Day Trekking Tour from Ushuaia: $286

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Curitiba $13
    Ushuaia -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Curitiba

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:


  • Beer
    $0.42

Sample the Local Flavors in Ushuaia

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ushuaia:

  • Photo tour and Wine Tasting in Ushuaia City: $115
  • City tour and Wine tasting: $115


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and Ushuaia, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Curitiba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Curitiba than you might in Ushuaia.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is Ushuaia Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Curitiba or Ushuaia?

Curitiba has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ushuaia. When comparing the sizes of Curitiba and Ushuaia, 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.