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

Should you visit Brasilia or Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Brasilia or Los Angeles?

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.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles or Brasilia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Brasilia Prices
    Brazil Prices
    Los Angeles Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Brasilia $89
    Los Angeles $300

The average daily cost (per person) in Brasilia is $89, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $300. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brasilia $29
    Los Angeles $138
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brasilia $58
    Los Angeles $276
Compare Hotels in Brasilia and Los Angeles

Looking for a hotel in Brasilia or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles


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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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brasilia $18
    Los Angeles $40

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:


  • Hotel Parking for a Day
    $22
  • Taxi to Airport
    $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles

Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • World Cruise Center to Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Departure Private Transfer: $176
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Airport LAX to Los Angeles in Business Car: $161
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Airport LAX to Los Angeles in Luxury SUV: $198
  • Arrival Private Transfer: LAX Airport to Anaheim Resort Area: $187
  • Catalina Island w/Discover Avalon Scenic Tour & Hotel transfers: $234
  • Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Airport LAX in Business Car: $156
  • Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Ontario Airport ONT in Luxury Van: $261
  • LA: City and Beach Highlights Tour with Transfer Options: $109
  • LAX: Los Angles Airport Private Transfer from/to Downtown: $79
  • Long Beach private transfer to or from Universal Studios.: $89
  • Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Cruise Terminal - Arrival Private Transfer: $209
  • Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Cruise Terminal - Arrival Transfer : $209

Is it cheaper to fly into Brasilia or Los Angeles?

Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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 $46
    Los Angeles $104

Typical Food Prices in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Mexican Dinner (family of 4)
    $32
  • Burritos for Two
    $15
  • Coffee and Danish
    $7.70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • West Los Angeles Walking Food Tour : $45
  • Silverlake Food Tour with Comedian Guide : $59
  • West LA Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $65
  • Silver Lake Food Tour with Comedian Foodie Guide!: $69
  • Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
  • Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings: $75
  • 3-Hour Secret Food Tour of Venice Beach: $85
  • LA Food Tour, Art District and Little Tokyo Night Stroll: $86
  • Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
  • Downtown Food Tour: $89
  • Venice Beach LA Food Tour: $99
  • LA Venice Beach Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brasilia $16
    Los Angeles $84

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: $56

Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)
    $37
  • Bowling
    $13
  • Hollywood Tour for Two
    $30
  • Six Flags for 2
    $96

Tours and Activities in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets: $3.13
  • Santa Monica: Self-guided Bike Tour App - Audio + Written: $5.00
  • Los Angeles Downtown Scavenger Hunt Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.27
  • Venice Boardwalk Quest Experience in Los Angeles: $6.79
  • Ghost Hunt Quest Experience in Hollywood: $6.79
  • Pacific Coast Hwy (LA Santa Maria): Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.89
  • Lost Souls of Hollywood Smartphone Ghost Tour: $6.89
  • Broad Museum Entry & Downtown In-App Tour: $9.00
  • Venice Beach and Venice Sign App-Guided Tour: $9.99
  • Los Angeles Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
  • Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walk & Photo Tour: $16
  • La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket: $18

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brasilia $12
    Los Angeles $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:

  • LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $37
  • LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $40
  • 2 Hours Party Bike Pub Crawl Tour in Glendale California: $43
  • Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
  • Wine Tour at Fess Parker Winery by Helicopter: $4,299


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasilia and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brasilia is in South America and Los Angeles is in North 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles 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 Brasilia Expensive? and Is Los Angeles Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Brasilia or Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has a larger population, and is about 67% larger than the population of Brasilia. When comparing the sizes of Brasilia and Los Angeles, 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.