Which place is cheaper, Brasilia or Athens?
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 Athens or Brasilia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Brasilia. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Brasilia?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Brasilia
The capital city of Brazil, Brasilia is a uniquely-planned city that was constructed in four years from 1956-1960 in the shape of a large bird or airplane. Renowned for its modern architecture, the city listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts architecture aficionados worldwide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Brazil, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Brazil.
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Athens Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Brasilia €86
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Brasilia is €86. 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 Athens and Brasilia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Brasilia €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Brasilia €56
Compare Hotels in Athens and Brasilia
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Brasilia? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Brasilia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Brasilia €18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Athens Airport Transfer: $107
- Private Transfer from /to Athens International Airport: $31
- Transfer from Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport to Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi: $216
- "Luxurious Transfer": $51
- A mini Embark / Disembark Tour In Athens With Transfers from airport / port.: $263
- Airport Transfer/ Athens Greece: $28
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Business Car: $79
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Car: $125
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Van: $112
- Airport transfer: $137
- Alimos Marina to Athens Airport Economy Van Transfer: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer from Athens Airport ATH to Athens City by Luxury car: $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Brasilia?
Prices for flights to both Brasilia and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Brasilia €45
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $46
- Athens walking and tasting food tour.: $53
- Greek Street Food Tour: $53
- "A Night in Dinner and Music Under the Stars": $58
- Greek Spirits & Meze, Food Tour in Athens: $61
- Traditional Greek food tour in hidden spots: $62
- Street Food Tour with 7 Tastings: $64
- Eat like an Athenian food tour of Athens: $64
- Light Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo: $66
- 6-Course Greek Dinner on a Rooftop with Wine: $69
- 4 hours Greek Traditional Cooking Class Athens incl. drinks: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Brasilia €16
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Athens Hidden Gems: $1.02
- Self Guided Tour In Athens With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.22
- Greece eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $5.16
- Herakleidon Museum of Ancient Greek Technology: Entry Ticket: $5.29
- Athens Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.39
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $6.46
- Temple of Olympian Zeus Ticket and Audio Tour: $6.88
- Temple of Olympian Zeus Entrance Ticket: $6.88
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Ancient Agora: Audiovisual self-guided tour with 3D models: $7.39
- South Slope of the Acropolis audiovisual self-guided tour: $7.39
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Brasilia : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Brasilia €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Thursday & Friday Night Bar Crawl in Athens, Greece: $15
- Polykala Distillery showroom. A125 years of history along with liqueur tasting.: $15
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $17
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
- Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Club Access: $21
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- Small-Group Rooftop & Offbeat Night Gems Pub Crawl: $37
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $42
- Greek Wine Tasting and Pairing in Chalandri : $43
- Athens Greek Wine Tasting with Expert Sommelier: $43
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $43
- Old Town Acropolis Wine Tasting: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Brasilia, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Brasilia 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 Brasilia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brasilia 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Brasilia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Brasilia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Brasilia?
Brasilia has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Brasilia, 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.