A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Brasilia vs. El Chalten for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Brasilia or El Chalten?

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 Brasilia and El Chalten can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Brasilia or El Chalten?

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.

El Chalten

El Chalten is probably one of the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, especially at the slightest ray of sunshine and one of your cheapest destination while you are travelling in Patagonia. Indeed, you will spend your days hiking and there are no park fees. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, and outdoor stores but most of them will not accept credit cards so before heading out, get cash in El Calafate or your previous stop. For the beginners, it will be long hikes in a magical setting and for the experts perhaps a week long expedition to the greatest glaciers of the world. To discover the way people live in the pampa, you may also decide to stay at an Estancia. In the stunning Estancia Santa Thelma, about 300km away from El Chalten, you will be able to explore the surroundings by horse, live a unique experience in the middle of the nature and its vast plains occupied by thousands of merino sheep and horses and of course eat a typical meal of the region.

Which place is cheaper, El Chalten or Brasilia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Brasilia is $87, while the average daily cost in El Chalten is $25. 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 Brasilia and El Chalten in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brasilia $37
    El Chalten $11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brasilia $74
    El Chalten $22
Compare Hotels in Brasilia and El Chalten

Looking for a hotel in Brasilia or El Chalten? 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.

Hotels in Brasilia


Hotels in El Chalten


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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: Brasilia Hotel Prices and El Chalten Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brasilia $23
    El Chalten $5.84

Hired Cars and Shuttles in El Chalten

Some specific examples of transportation prices in El Chalten:

  • From El Calafate: Full-Day Private Transfer to El Chaltén: $627

Is it cheaper to fly into Brasilia or El Chalten?

Prices for flights to both El Chalten and Brasilia 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Brasilia $34
    El Chalten $9.04

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brasilia $20
    El Chalten $6.57

Tours and Activities in Brasilia

Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private custom tour with a local guide: $42

Tours and Activities in El Chalten

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for El Chalten are as follows:

  • Rafting experience on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia: $100
  • Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten: $100
  • 2-Day Self-guided Adventure Laguna de los Tres, Fitz Roy & Torre Mt: $370
  • Full day 1 night Laguna De Los Tres and Eco Domes Experience: $400
  • 2-Day Hiking Tour of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre from El Chalten: $590
  • 3-Day Eco-Lodge Trekking Tour at Los Glaciares National Park from El Chalten: $900

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brasilia $15
    El Chalten $3.01

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasilia and El Chalten, we can see that Brasilia is more expensive. And not only is El Chalten much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to El Chalten would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in El Chalten 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 Brasilia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brasilia than you might in El Chalten.

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.
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