Which place is cheaper, Quito or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Berlin or Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Quito, 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: Berlin or Quito?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Tours for Seniors to Germany, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Munich, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBerlin $153Quito $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is $153, 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 Berlin and Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin $71Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin $142Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Berlin 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: Berlin Hotel Prices and Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin $20Quito $6.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.56
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Bahn Ticket$3.35
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Short Taxi Ride$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $146
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $138
- Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $146
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $106
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $123
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $33
- Berlin Airport Arrival Transfer to Potsdam Hotels: $179
- Berlin Airporttransfer, Driver, Chauffeur, Limousinenservice: $110
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Business Car: $74
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Van: $80
- Berlin City Experience Tour with Hotel Transfers by car or minivan: $264
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:
- Private Transpor for tours, transfers, visits, etc, for 8 hours: $165
- From Quilotoa Lake Private Tour with Transfer & Lunch: $145
- From Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip with Transfer: $119
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Quito Airport (UIO) - Quito City: $98
- Transfer In & Out from Quito: $95
- Private City Tour & Intiñam Museum Visit w/ Transfer: $89
- Transfer in and Transfer out: $75
- Transfer Airport-Hotels-Airport Quito, Ecuador: $65
- Private Transfers Quito to Tena: $65
- Transfer Express - Quito Airport - Hotel: $58
- Private Transfer Out From Quito to International Airport Mariscal Sucre: $57
- Transfer from or to Airport Mariscal Sucre (one way): $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito and Berlin 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 dayBerlin $58Quito $20
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.58
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Turkish Sandwich$2.23
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Currywurst$2.23
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2 Pho Noodles$10
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$67
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $19
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $35
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $48
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $64
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $65
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $81
- Berlin 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $83
- 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $103
- Berlin Food Walking Tour With Secret Food Tours: $107
- Knutschfleck Ticket with Variety Show and Dinner: $109
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: $25
- 3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito: $39
- Guilty Pleasures Walking Food Tours in Quito: $45
- Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
- Ecuador Food Tour: $69
- 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
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour: $130
- Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $149
- Quito Private & All Inclusive Cooking Class with Certified Chef: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Berlin $25Quito $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$22
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.28
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.28
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.29
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.29
- Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.36
- Rude Bastards tour of Berlin (CYHIT): $3.37
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.84
- Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $4.50
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.06
- East Side Gallery Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.48
- Berlin - Brandenburg Gate: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.48
- Historic Center Tour: $5.48
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:
- Otavalo Market Private Sightseeing and Surroundings: $110
- The best of Quito walking tour: $264
- 2 Full Days Exploring The Ecuadorian Amazon | Tour Start In Quito: $284
- 2-Day Private Tour from Quito:Baños and Quilotoa Lagoon: $329
- 2-Day Private Tour to Otavalo Market, Cuicocha Lake, Peguche and Condor´s Park: $295
- 2-Day Tour of Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon with hotel: $222
- 3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños: $239
- 3-Day Private Tour of Quito: $120
- 3-Days Andes & Amazon | Tour From Quito: $875
- 36 HOURS OF ADVENTURE: $3,500
- 8 Hours Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito includes Lunch : $100
- Adventure in Quilotoa Lagoon by Lead: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin $18Quito $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl + Bar Tour with free Shots and Club Access: $19
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $20
- Berlin Pub Crawl: $20
- Pub Crawl + Bar Tour with free Shots and Club Access: $20
- Bar Crawl with Shots and Club Entry: $21
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $22
- Halloween Bar Crawl with Shots and Club Entry: $22
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $44
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $60
- Beer hike in Berlin Experience brewery and craft beer: $62
- Korean rice wine tasting: $72
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half-day tour to high altitude vineyards and wine tasting: $45
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Quito, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Quito?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Quito. When comparing the sizes of Berlin 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.