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

Should you visit Brasilia or Toronto?

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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Brasilia or Toronto?

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.

Toronto

The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Toronto, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Vancouver.


Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Brasilia?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Brasilia is $95, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Toronto in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brasilia $31
    Toronto $85
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brasilia $62
    Toronto $170
Compare Hotels in Brasilia and Toronto

Looking for a hotel in Brasilia or Toronto? 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 Toronto


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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 Toronto Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brasilia $20
    Toronto $32

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:


  • Airport Shuttle
    $26
  • Train: 2 Day Passes
    $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto

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

  • Arrival Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $64
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Car: $154
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $160
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $298
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Luxury SUV: $198
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto YYZ Airport to Toronto City by SUV or Minibus: $76
  • Convenient bus transfer between Hamilton Airport and Toronto: $3.57
  • Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
  • Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Car: $154
  • Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $135
  • Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury SUV: $176
  • Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Sedan Car: $154

Is it cheaper to fly into Brasilia or Toronto?

Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $50
    Toronto $112

Typical Food Prices in Toronto

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


  • Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two
    $23
  • Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)
    $56

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto

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

  • Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $48
  • Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
  • Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $72
  • Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
  • Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $73
  • Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $73
  • Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Dinner & Illumination Tower: $73
  • 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $75
  • Kensington Market International Food Tour: $92
  • Taste of the Continents: International Food Tour : $95
  • Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour with Optional Boat & Dinner: $109
  • Toronto Obsession III Dinner Cruise: $126

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brasilia $18
    Toronto $31

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: $60
  • Brasilia Tour: $39

Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto

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


  • Art Gallery of Ontario for Two
    $15
  • CN Tower at night for Two
    $36
  • Harbour Dinner Cruise
    $26
  • Bata Shoe Museum (2)
    $7.24

Tours and Activities in Toronto

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

  • Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.57
  • Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.00
  • Toronto Tips-Based Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
  • 3-hour City Highlights Tour: $5.01
  • West Queen West: Uncover Toronto's Cultural Hear on a Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
  • Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.08
  • Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.60
  • Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.60
  • Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $7.76
  • Kensington Market, Chinatown and the Art Gallery of Ontario: A Self-Guided Tour: $7.99
  • Toronto Old Town: The Dark Side Quest Experience: $8.30
  • Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $10

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brasilia $13
    Toronto $22

Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:

  • Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
  • Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $25
  • Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $26
  • Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $26
  • Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
  • Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $36
  • Pub Crawl Toronto: $37
  • Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
  • Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $40
  • The Distillery District Segway Ghost Tour: $40
  • Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $42
  • Evening Distillery District Segway Ghost Tour: $43


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasilia and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Brasilia or Toronto?

Toronto has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Brasilia. When comparing the sizes of Brasilia and Toronto, 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.