Which place is cheaper, Cusco or Belfast?
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 Belfast or Cusco?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Belfast or Cusco, 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: Belfast or Cusco?
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. It has a population of about 270,000 and almost 500,000 in the metropolitan area. It's located on the mouth of the River Lagan and is set between many low hills that rise up around it.
One of the most famous, and tragic times in Belfast's history is referred to as "The Troubles." During this time, between 1969 and 1997, there were many bomb and gun attacks throughout the city. This left many areas as essentially no-go zones. Neighborhoods became completely lawless do to the lack of security and the damage is still visible today in some areas. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was signed and much of the politically motivated violence ended. The city actually received praise recently as the safest city in the UK based on crime rate. Tourism is growing and many visitors enjoy seeing this less popular travel destination. The city has a lot of character and will give you an interesting take on Irish and British history.
Belfast has a temperate climate and temperature and precipitation have little variation throughout the year. The climate is influenced by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than many cities that are found at the same latitude. Rain is common with precipitation falling an average of 157 days a year. Snow is much less common, although it does happen about ten days a year. The warmest days during the summer may reach a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the coldest days have lows that drop just below freezing.
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 Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, 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 dayBelfast £170Cusco £45
The average daily cost (per person) in Belfast is £170, while the average daily cost in Cusco is £45. 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 Belfast and Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelfast £68Cusco £17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelfast £136Cusco £34
Compare Hotels in Belfast and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Belfast 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: Belfast Hotel Prices and Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belfast £14Cusco £7.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belfast
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belfast:
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dundonald : $48
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Holywood: $48
- Private One-way Transfer from Belfast to Belfast Int. Airport: $50
- Private One-way Transfer From Belfast Int. Airport to Belfast: $50
- Private Belfast Arrival Transfer- Belfast City Airport to Belfast Hotel / Accomm: $51
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Comber: $53
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Crawfordsburn: $53
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bangor : $53
- Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission and Transfer from Belfast : $61
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Carrickfergus : $65
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Belfast Airport: $68
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lisburn Central: $70
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£0.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
- One-Way Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $7.00
- Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer: $9.00
- One-Way Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $9.00
- Private 1-Way Transfer to Velasco Astete Airport: $9.00
- CUZ Airport to Cusco City or Hotel Private Transfer: $9.00
- Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $9.67
- Private Shuttle Transfer from Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Hotels in Cusco: $10
- One-way transfer from the airport to the hotel: $12
- One-Way Airport Transfer to Hotel: $12
- Transfer from Cusco city to the airport: $15
- Transfer From Cusco Airport: $15
- Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Belfast or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco and Belfast 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 dayBelfast £88Cusco £17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belfast
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belfast.
- Taste & Tour: Craft Beer and Food Tour of Belfast: $111
- Belfast Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $112
- Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour: $113
- Taste & Tour: The original Belfast Food Tour™️ with drinks: $118
- The Original Belfast Food Tour™ with Drinks: $122
Typical Food Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich£1.63
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Mango£0.41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
- Small-Group Virtual Peruvian Cooking Experience: $25
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $28
- Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa: $37
- Cusco street food tour: $39
- 3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class: $49
- Andean Folk Show with Dinner at Tunupa Plaza de Armas: $50
- High-Vibe Peruvian Cooking Class in Sacred Valley: $50
- Pete's Peruvian Cooking Class: $52
- Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco: $54
- Cusco Cooking Classes and San Pedro Market Tour: $55
- Cooking Class and market tour with a local chef: $56
- Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market in Cusco: $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belfast £18Cusco £22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Belfast
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Belfast are as follows:
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Movie Tickets£8.00
Tours and Activities in Belfast
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belfast are as follows:
- Belfast’s Titanic Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Belfast's Iconic Sites: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.47
- Hillsborough Castle Gardens Entrance Ticket: $13
- Ulster Folk Museum Entry Ticket: $16
- Ulster Transport Museum Entry Ticket: $16
- Belfast to Dublin Full Day Tour with St Patrick's Centre: $16
- Hop-On Hop-Off Belfast Open Top Bus Tour: $18
- Belfast Sightseeing Hop on Hop Off Tour: $18
- If Buildings Could Talk Tour Belfast: $20
- 2.5-Hour Street Murals Tour in Spanish: $20
- Belfast Murals Political Tour in Spanish: $20
- If Buildings Could Talk Tour: $20
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£2.04
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
- Via Ferrata, Skybike, and Rappel Adventure: $5.00
- "Free Walking Tour Cusco": Downtown, San Blas neighborhood.: $5.00
- Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show: $9.75
- Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary Admission Ticket: $10
- City Tour - Cusco: $10
- Mystical Walking Tour Qenqo to Cusco's heart.: $10
- Historical Cusco Inkas Walking City Tour: $10
- City Tour Photography Experience: $10
- City tours Cusco: $10
- Around Walking Tour Cusco Historic Center: $10
- Cusco City Half-Day Tour: $12
- Cultural & Historic Walking Tour with Local Drinks: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelfast £7.86Cusco £7.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Belfast
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Belfast:
- Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks: $21
- McConnell's Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $27
- Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers: $34
- Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour: $73
- Titanic Museum and Whiskey Distillery Exploration with Tasting: $128
- Historic Pub Tour: $199
Sample the Local Flavors in Cusco
Also in Cusco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Cusco Bar Hopping Experience : $19
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Bar Tour, Drinks And Club with no waiting lines: $19
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Access and Drinks: $19
- Pisco and wine tour in the Majes Valley: $50
- Pub Crawl with 3 Bars and Nightclub Entry: $66
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belfast and Cusco, we can see that Belfast is more expensive. And not only is Cusco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belfast 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 Belfast would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belfast 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 Belfast Expensive? and Is Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belfast or Cusco?
Cusco has a larger population, and is about 14% larger than the population of Belfast. When comparing the sizes of Belfast 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.