Which place is cheaper, Portland or Brasilia?
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 Brasilia or Portland?
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 Portland can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brasilia or Portland?
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.
Portland
Referred to as "The City of Roses", Portland is the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the banks of the Columbia River and offers breathtaking views of Mount Hood when the weather allows. Portland is famous for its alternative vibe, live music scene, and popular microbreweries. It's also a mecca for environmentally conscious urban planning. The downtown area is quite compact and walkable. While the city itself may be smaller than you expect, it is still the largest metropolitan area between San Francisco and Seattle.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, The Best Wildlife Tours to United States of America, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrasilia $91Portland $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasilia is $91, while the average daily cost in Portland is $211. 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 Portland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrasilia $30Portland $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrasilia $60Portland $194
Compare Hotels in Brasilia and Portland
Looking for a hotel in Brasilia or Portland? 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: Brasilia Hotel Prices and Portland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brasilia $19Portland $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portland
Also for Portland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lake Oswego to Portland Airport (PDX) - Departure Private Transfer: $228
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Beaverton hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $228
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Oswego - Arrival Private Transfer: $228
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Tigard hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $228
- Private Arrival Transfer from Portland Airport PDX: $40
- Private Transfer from Portland Airport (PDX) to Astoria Port: $291
- Private Transfer from Portland City Hotels to Astoria Cruise Port: $291
- Tigard hotel or address to Portland Airport (PDX) - Departure Private Transfer: $228
- Waterfall Express -PDX: Waterfall Trolley Tickets + Transfer: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Brasilia or Portland?
Prices for flights to both Portland 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
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Food Meals for one dayBrasilia $47Portland $74
Typical Food Prices in Portland
For Portland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Afternoon Drinks (for 2)$9.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portland
For Portland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Portland Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- Walking Pizza Tour: $75
- Secret Food Tour with Local Guide: $86
- Brunch on Mississippi Food Tour: $95
- Mississippi Avenue Walking Food Tour: $95
- Brunch on Mississippi Food Tour: $95
- Mississippi Avenue Walking Food Tour: $100
- Downtown Food Tour: $102
- The Vibrant Kerns Hood Food Tour: $105
- The Bustling Buckman Hood Food Tour: $105
- 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River: $127
- Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise: $127
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brasilia $17Portland $24
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
Tours and Activities in Portland
For Portland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Smartphone Old Port Portland, ME Audio Walking Tour APP/GPS: $6.75
- Portland (Along the Waterfront) Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour: $14
- Portland Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Portland, Maine Madness Amazing Race & Tour: $24
- Portlandia Prowl Amazing Race & Tour: $24
- Intro to Portland Small Group Walking Tour: $29
- Portland, Oregon: Soul of the City Walking Tour: $29
- Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Ghost Tour: $32
- Ghosts, Poltergeists, and Psychopaths Walking Tour: $32
- Portland, Oregon: Pink Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $32
- Portland Hop-On Hop-Off Pink Trolley Tour with Gray Line - 1 or 2 Day Pass: $33
- Macabre Ghost History of Portland, Oregon walking tour: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrasilia $12Portland $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Portland
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Portland:
- Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Weird Portland Pub Tour: $38
- Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings: $40
- Oregon Priority Wine Tasting Pass: $40
- Weird Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local: $59
- Guided Bike Tour with Brewery Visits: $65
- Portland, Maine: Old Port Brewery & Pub Walking Tour: $89
- Portland, Maine: Local Brewery & Spirits Bus Tour: $99
- Waterfalls, Mt Hood, and Wine Tour (Tasting Fees Included): $135
- Urban Wine Tasting Tour: $139
- Portland Urban Wine Tasting Tour: $139
- Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Portland: $149
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasilia and Portland, we can see that Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portland 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 Portland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brasilia or Portland?
Brasilia has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Portland. When comparing the sizes of Brasilia and Portland, 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.