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Florianopolisis 23% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (28/10) vs San Pedro de Atacama "Fair" (48/10). Dorms avg $21/night vs $17/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇧🇷 Florianopolis
🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
21 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
★★★★★
21 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $50/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $49/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.11, dorms avg $27
★★★★★
Coffee $4.15, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.32, 21 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $4.21, 21 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
17 attractions
★★★★★
19 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇧🇷 Florianopolis | 🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $26 cheaper | $34 | $8/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $50 | $49 cheaper | $1/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $88 | $77 cheaper | $12/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇧🇷 Florianopolis | 🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $7.73 32% less | $11.30 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $23.66 | $17.50 26% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.32 45% less | $4.21 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.11 49% less | $4.15 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.33 | $0.62 53% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇧🇷▼
Florianopolis
Brazil
28
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $27/night). Strong hostel scene (21 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelPequi Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$21/night
Total hostels21
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San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night). Strong hostel scene (21 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostal Belen (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$17/night
Total hostels21
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇧🇷 Florianopolis
🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Florianopolis & San Pedro de Atacama
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇧🇷 Florianopolis
27°C
High
/
22°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 155mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
25°C
High
/
10°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 9mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇧🇷 Florianopolis
No attraction data
🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
1. Cordillera de La SalFree
2. Cuevas de ChulacaoFree
3. Piedra del CoyoteFree
4. Túnel de CatarpeFree
5. Valle de MarteFree
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