Should you visit Brasilia or Puerto Madryn?
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 Puerto Madryn can help you decide which place is right for you.
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. For more information about this, check out this guide to architecture in Brasilia.
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is mostly known as the gateway to Peninsula Valdes, welcoming tourists who come for whale watching. The Peninsula Valdes is a nature reserve designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site; 97 km long and 63 km wide, it is connected to the continent by an isthmus of 35 km from which we can see both gulfs, San Jose at north and the Nuevo at south.
Which city is cheaper, Puerto Madryn or Brasilia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasilia is $65, while the average daily cost in Puerto Madryn is $102. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Brasilia and Puerto Madryn in more detail.
Accommodation
Brasilia's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $54. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $27.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $38. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Puerto Madryn the cost is $76 on average.
Food
The price of a meal in Brasilia can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $25 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $10 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Food in Puerto Madryn costs travelers about $42 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Brasilia $25
Puerto Madryn $42
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $17 per day to get around in Brasilia.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $24 per day to get around in Puerto Madryn.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasilia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasilia:
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Private Airport Transfer: Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Brasilia:
$37
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Private Airport Transfer: from Brasilia to Brasilia International Airport (BSB):
$37
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Private Transfer: International Airport of Brasilia (BSB) to Brasilia:
$68
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Private Transfer: Brasilia to International Airport of Brasilia (BSB):
$68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Madryn
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Madryn:
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Puerto Madryn Airport Private Transfer:
$138
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Puerto Madryn Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer:
$15
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $15 per person, per day in Brasilia. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $42 per person, per day in Puerto Madryn. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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City Tour Brasilia Noturna:
$91
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Half Day city Tour:
$138
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Half Day Cultural Tour:
$138
Typical Entertainment prices in Puerto Madryn
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Puerto Madryn are as follows:
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Whale Watching for Two
$3.17
Tours and Activities in Puerto Madryn
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Madryn are as follows:
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City Tour and Sea Lions at Punta Loma from Puerto Madryn:
$29
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Puerto Madryn Gulf Sightseeing Cruise:
$52
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Shore Excursion Punta Loma Sea Lions Reserve Including Puerto Madryn City Tour:
$55
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punta tombo tour:
$63
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Chubut Welsh Colonies Tour:
$64
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Peninsula Valdes Tour from Puerto Madryn With optional Whale Watching:
$69
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Puerto Madryn City Tour & Punta Loma HD Tour:
$73
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Full Day Tour to Florentino Ameghino Dam from Puerto Madryn:
$75
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Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience:
$75
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Discover Valdes Peninsula Day Tour:
$99
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Cruise Shore excursion to Punta Tombo:
$100
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Shore Tours for Cruise passengers to Punta Tombo + City tours:
$100
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Brasilia may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $11 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about $23 on alcoholic beverages in Puerto Madryn per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasilia and Puerto Madryn, we can see that Puerto Madryn is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Puerto Madryn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Madryn than you might in Brasilia.
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