Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) or Amsterdam?
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 Amsterdam or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Lake Titicaca (Puno), this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Amsterdam or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Lake Titicaca, which directly translates to "puma stone" in Quechua, is located high in the Andes Mountains straddling Peru and Bolivia, with about 60% of the lake in Peru and 40% in Bolivia. Among the lake are three main islands, the most popular of which are the Uros Islands, also known as the floating islands, where the Uros people live on totora reeds that grow in the lake.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.
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Amsterdam Prices
Netherlands PricesLake Titicaca (Puno) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam €211Lake Titicaca (Puno) €62
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €211, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is €62. 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 Amsterdam and Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102Lake Titicaca (Puno) €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204Lake Titicaca (Puno) €48
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Lake Titicaca (Puno)? 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: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and Lake Titicaca (Puno) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20Lake Titicaca (Puno) €9.79
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram€3.20
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Renting a Bike€15
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One Hour Canal Cruise€10
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Single Day Transit Pass€2.60
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport€3.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- 1-Way Train Transfer to/from Haarlem: $7.37
- Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Leiden: $16
- Madurodam: Train + tram transferring to/from Amsterdam: $22
- Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Eindhoven: $33
- Amsterdam Airport (AMS) Transfer to Amsterdam/Rotterdam/Keukenhof: $35
- Amsterdam Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Amsterdam Hotel or Address): $40
- Transfer: Amsterdam City Center to Airport Schiphol (AMS): $40
- From Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer: $41
- Amsterdam Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $47
- Private Amsterdam Local Transfer to/from any Location: $47
- Amsterdam Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: $68
- Private Transfer from Amsterdam City Hotels to Schiphol Airport: $69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
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Taxi€0.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
- Private Transfer From Puno to Chivay, English Speaking Driver: $223
- Private Transfer from Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport to Puno: $94
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno Plaza de Armas: $40
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Private transfer airport-puno-viceverse: $60
- Private transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Puno Arrival Transfer from Juliaca Airport: $45
- Puno Arrival Transfer from bus or railway Station: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Prices for flights to both Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Amsterdam 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 dayAmsterdam €80Lake Titicaca (Puno) €25
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea€6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $11
- Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner: $37
- Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream: $41
- Self Guided Food Tour in De Pijp District of Amsterdam: $58
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $59
- Taste Your Way Around Amsterdam Food Tour: $60
- 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $70
- Amsterdam Food Tour: +10 Tastes, Culture and Canals with Sherpa: $88
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $90
- NEW Amsterdam Breakfast Food Tour with Stroopwafel Workshop: $104
- 10 Tastes of Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan: $104
- Dinner Canal Cruise 4-Courses Including Drinks: $104
Typical Food Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
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Tamales€1.39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €36Lake Titicaca (Puno) €27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum€6.00
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House€17
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alternative Tour Amsterdam | Drugs Story, Street Art & More: $3.49
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $3.49
- Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: $4.67
- Amsterdam West Specialty Coffee Spots: A Self-Guided Cycling Tour: $5.41
- A tasty stroll through Pijp: A self-guided audio tour: $5.75
- Amsterdam History Walking Tour: $5.83
- Private Tour of Simonehoeve Cheese Farm and Clog Factory: $5.83
- Amsterdam’s Magic Canals: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $5.94
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Amsterdam Center Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.37
- Discover Amsterdam's city center in this Outside Escape game tour: $6.41
- Amsterdam Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Mystery Adventure: $6.64
Tours and Activities in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
- Uros Floating Island Tour: $10
- Half Day Tour Floating Islands of Uros Puno: $12
- Half-Day Tour to the Floating Islands of Uros: $14
- Chullpas Tour of Sillustani Inca Cemetery: $18
- Sillustani Tour from Puno with Lake Umayo: $22
- 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno: $22
- Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Half-Day Tour: $25
- Sillustani Tours: $26
- 4h Tour to Sillustani Inca Tombs from Puno: $28
- Sillustani Tombs Half Day Tour from Puno: $28
- Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands in a Fast Boat: $33
- Half Day Tour in Sillustani: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24Lake Titicaca (Puno) €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl: $28
- Cheese and Wine tasting in Amsterdam: $31
- Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings: $76
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl With Optional Club Entrance: $87
- Halloween Bar Crawl in Central Amsterdam: $99
- Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Pub Tour including drink: $101
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Lake Titicaca (Puno), we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Lake Titicaca (Puno) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe and Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Lake Titicaca (Puno).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Amsterdam has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Lake Titicaca (Puno). When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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.