Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
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.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, The Best Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.
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Antwerp Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Lake Titicaca (Puno) €60
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is €60. 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Lake Titicaca (Puno) €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Lake Titicaca (Puno) €48
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Lake Titicaca (Puno) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Lake Titicaca (Puno) €9.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $179
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $190
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $191
- Transfer Antwerp <-> Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $192
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $256
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€0.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
- Juliaca Airport Shared Transfer to/from Puno: $20
- Private Transfer From Puno to Chivay, English Speaking Driver: $229
- Private Transfer from Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport to Puno: $97
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno Plaza de Armas: $40
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $50
- Private Transfer from Puerto de Puno to Hotel Puno: $23
- Private Transfer from Puno to Desaguadero: $212
- Private Transfer from Puno to Frontera Kasani: $222
- Private Transfer from Puno to Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport: $97
- Private transfer airport-puno-viceverse: $60
- Private transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $47
- Puno Arrival Transfer from bus or railway Station: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Prices for flights to both Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 €68Lake Titicaca (Puno) €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Antwerp with Aastha : $124
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€1.34
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Lake Titicaca (Puno) €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: $3.56
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.56
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.56
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.57
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.82
- Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.41
- Walking Antwerp City Center with GPS and Audio Tour: $8.36
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $23
- Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
- Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: $38
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
- 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno: $13
- Half-Day Tour to the Floating Islands of Uros: $14
- Half Day Tour Floating Islands of Uros Puno: $15
- Half Day Tour to Sillustani from Puno : $22
- Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Half-Day Tour: $25
- Chullpas de Sillustani Inca Cemetery Tour by Tourist Bus: $26
- Uros and Taquile Islands From Puno Full Day Tour with Lunch: $30
- Tour Uros and Taquile Islands in Speedboat (full day): $31
- Puno City Tour: $31
- Half Day Tour to Chullpas de Sillustani From Puno: $35
- Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands in a Fast Boat: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Lake Titicaca (Puno) €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Crawl : $72
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Lake Titicaca (Puno), we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Lake Titicaca (Puno) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp 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 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Lake Titicaca (Puno). When comparing the sizes of Antwerp 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.