A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Foz do Iguacu vs. Torres del Paine National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Foz do Iguacu or Torres del Paine National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Foz do Iguacu and Torres del Paine National Park 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: Foz do Iguacu or Torres del Paine National Park?

Foz do Iguacu

Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.

Torres del Paine National Park

The Torres del Paine National Park is located in the extreme south of Patagonian Chile. Situated in the southern part of the Andes, the National Park is full of stunning mountains, lakes, rock formations, and glaciers, making it a hiker's paradise. The best time to visit is between November and April, which is their spring and summer. Be prepared though, as weather can change dramatically when traveling through the park, no matter the season!

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Brazil, The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.


Which place is cheaper, Torres del Paine National Park or Foz do Iguacu?

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

  • Foz do Iguacu Prices
    Brazil Prices
    Torres del Paine National Park Prices
    Chile Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Foz do Iguacu $79
    Torres del Paine National Park $96

The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $79, while the average daily cost in Torres del Paine National Park is $96. 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 Foz do Iguacu and Torres del Paine National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Foz do Iguacu $28
    Torres del Paine National Park $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Foz do Iguacu $56
    Torres del Paine National Park $62
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and Torres del Paine National Park

Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu or Torres del Paine National Park? 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 Foz do Iguacu


Hotels in Torres del Paine National Park


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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: Foz do Iguacu Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Foz do Iguacu $13
    Torres del Paine National Park $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:

  • Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport to Hotels on the Argentine side: $70
  • Transfer Paraguay - Shopping : $29
  • Transfer In - Airport Hotel: $8.00
  • Transfer IN IGU & Iguassu Falls Brazilian side & Macuco Boat Safari: $220
  • Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides: $127
  • Private airport transfers - Brazil - Argentina - Paraguay : $42
  • Private Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu from the Airport: $154
  • Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
  • Private E Bike Tour Iguaçu Waterfalls + Transfers + Tickets: $120
  • Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $39
  • Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer: $10

Is it cheaper to fly into Foz do Iguacu or Torres del Paine National Park?

Prices for flights to both Torres del Paine National Park and Foz do Iguacu 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
    Foz do Iguacu $37
    Torres del Paine National Park $42

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.

  • Shared Group: Rafain Dinner and Latin American Show with Transfer: $99
  • Rafain dinner Samba Show: $105
  • Rafain Dinner Show : $106
  • Experience Guamini Mision Dinner and Tango Show Selva Iriapu Hotels Exclusive: $110
  • Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $114
  • Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas : $135

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Foz do Iguacu $23
    Torres del Paine National Park $31

Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu

Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2-Days PRIVATE Brasil & Argentina Experience Iguazu Falls: $160
  • 1 Day Iguaçu Falls Tour across Brazil and Argentina: $60
  • 1-Day Private tour on Both Brazillian & Argentinean Falls: $106
  • 2 Days- Private- Explore the Falls Tour-Both Brazil & Argentina : $173
  • 2-Day Private Tour Iguaçu Falls Brazil and Argentina: $221
  • 2-Day Private Tour of Iguassu Waterfalls Side BRA and ARG: $174
  • 2-day tour, both sides of Cataratas Brasil and Argentina.: $115
  • Afternoon Iguazu Falls Tour with Sunset & Drinks – Brazil Side: $161
  • Airport IGU Pick-Up & Shopping In Paraguay & Hotel Drop-Off - Private Tour: $100
  • Airport IGU Round Trip & 2 Days Sightseeing in Iguassu: $225
  • Argentine Side Iguassu Falls - Private Tour: $120
  • Argentinian Side of the Falls - All Tickets Included: $149

Tours and Activities in Torres del Paine National Park

For Torres del Paine National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Torres del Paine: 3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier: $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Foz do Iguacu $11
    Torres del Paine National Park $5.38
Typical Alcohol Prices in Foz do Iguacu

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:


  • Beer
    $0.84


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Foz do Iguacu Expensive? and Is Torres del Paine National Park Expensive?.