Which place is cheaper, Quito or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antwerp or Quito?
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 Quito can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Belgium, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp $134Quito $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is $134, while the average daily cost in Quito is $52. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp $78Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp $156Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp $13Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $165
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $176
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $143
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Express Transfer: Mariscal Sucre Airport to Quito: $34
- From Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip with Transfer: $119
- From Quilotoa Lake Private Tour with Transfer & Lunch: $145
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $30
- Mariscal Sucre Airport to and from Quito Hotels Private Transfer : $45
- Private Departure Transfer from Quito to the Airport - One Way: $21
- Private Transfer IN from to the International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito: $48
- Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way): $20
- Private Transfer in & out of the airport in Quito: $42
- Private Transfer to Quito airport and hotel : $35
- Private Transfers / Full Daytour to Mindo: $46
- Private Transfers Quito to Tena: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $43Quito $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Old Town Highlights & Food Tour: $35
- Guilty Pleasures Walking Food Tours in Quito: $45
- Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
- Cooking class In-home space: $75
- Homemade Local Food Tour in Guayaquil: $80
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Ecuadorian Cooking Class with a chef and Local Market: $89
- Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
- Ecuadorian Cooking Classes Rooftop (English): $120
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour: $130
- Quito Private & All Inclusive Cooking Class with Certified Chef: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp $8.95Quito $16
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $2.60
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $2.64
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.31
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.52
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.07
- Antwerp City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $7.07
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.19
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.37
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Explore Antwerp Highlights with Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $7.69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Skip the Line: La Compañia Church Admission Ticket: $6.00
- Skip the Line: Capilla del Hombre and Guayasamin's Museum Ticket: $10
- Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus: $15
- Night Tour in Quito with free time at La Ronda Street: $15
- 2.5-Hour City Bus Tour: $15
- Middle of the World Tour with Tickets: $19
- Quito, Historical Center: Express Walking Tour: $20
- Quito at Night & Urban Legends Tour : $20
- 1914 Original Trolley City Tour: $20
- Express Tour in the Historic Center of Quito: $22
- Guided City Tour with Tastings and Box Lunch: $25
- Intiñan Solar Museum Tour Small Group: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp $19Quito $17
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: $17
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $98
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Quito, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Quito 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Quito, 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.