Which place is cheaper, Cusco or Antwerp?
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 Antwerp or Cusco?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Cusco can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Cusco?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
Cusco
Cusco is most famous as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. It is in the southern Sierras and is one of the most popular travel destinations within Peru. The city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is best to acclimate yourself slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
Cusco is the starting point for many travelers making their way to the famed Machu Picchu or other Inca sites in the surrounding area.
The city is very beautiful and has impressive architecture throughout. The history is obvious as you walk around town and there are impressive ruins nearby, with the most impressive being Sacsayhuaman. The city also has a significant indigenous population that is obvious from their traditional clothing and style.
Cusco has a subtropical highland climate with a pleasant daytime temperature year around. There are two distinct seasons with the dry season being between May and August and the wet season between December and March. During the dry season there is plenty of sun with occasional nighttime freezes. Frost is less common in the wet season.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cusco, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Cusco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Cusco €56
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Cusco is €56. 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 Antwerp and Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Cusco €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Cusco €42
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Cusco? 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Cusco €9.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $105
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $176
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $188
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $189
- Transfer Antwerp Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $284
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cusco
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cusco:
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Taxi Ride€1.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
- Airport Transfer from Juliaca to Puno: $59
- Cusco Airport Arrival or Departure Transfer: $19
- Cusco Airport Pick-Up – Private Transfer to Your Hotel: $7.50
- Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer: $12
- Cusco Bus Station Arrival or Departure Transfer: $19
- Cusco Private Airport Transfer Arrival Departure or Round Trip: $15
- Cusco Private Transfer to Poroy Railway Station: $15
- Cusco to Puno Direct Bus Transfer: $37
- Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour with Transfer & Weaving Demo: $34
- Cuzco city or airport to Ollantaytambo train station -Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Cuzco to Ollantaytambo Train Station - Departure Private Transfer: $107
- Direct Private Transfer From Cusco to Puno, English Local Speaking Driver: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco and Antwerp 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 dayAntwerp €68Cusco €21
Typical Food Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich€2.02
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Mango€0.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
- Short Peruvian Cooking Class by Pete: $30
- Cusco Tunupa Restaurant Folk Show with Dinner: $32
- Bilingual Cooking Class with Pisco Cocktail in Cusco: $40
- Cusco Billingual Cooking Class at 6pm: $40
- Cooking Class: Lomo Saltado, Papa Huancaina & Pisco Sour in Cusco: $51
- Market-to-Table Peruvian Cooking Class and Cocktail in Cusco: $52
- Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco: $54
- Cooking Class in Sacred Valley 8 Recipes and Drinks: $55
- Cusco Cooking Class Adventure: $55
- Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class and Market Tour in Cusco: $57
- Cusco Food Tour: Andean Cuisine & City Tour: $63
- Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Cusco €27
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $2.65
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.48
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.54
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.54
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Antwerp (Fries, Waffles, Beer & More): $3.55
- TOP Antwerp : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.92
- Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.47
- Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary: $6.98
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.46
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Antwerp Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cusco are as follows:
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Salsa Class€2.52
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
- Free Walking tour in Cusco: $5.00
- Half Day Walking Tour of Cusco: $5.00
- Half Day City Tour in Cusco: $9.60
- City Tour - Cusco: $10
- Cultural & Historic Walking Tour with Local Drinks: $10
- Cusco Walking tour and Koricancha Temple of the inkas tour: $10
- City Tour - Lugares destacado en Cusco + Experiencia Fotográfica: $12
- Half-Day Cusco City Tour – Explore History, Culture & Inca Ruins: $12
- Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Local Music: $14
- Open Bus Cusco City Tour: $14
- Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo: $15
- Cusco City Tour 1/2 Day: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Cusco €8.88
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $19
- Antwerp Pub Crawl: $71
- Wine Tasting Silver in Antwerp: $90
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $105
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $107
Sample the Local Flavors in Cusco
Also in Cusco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Discover Cusco Nightlife with Bar Crawl Cusco: $16
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Cusco Bar Hopping Experience: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Cusco, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Cusco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Cusco 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 Cusco would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cusco 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp than you might in Cusco.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Cusco?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Cusco. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Cusco, 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.