Should you visit Brasilia or Ushuaia?
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 Ushuaia 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.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
Which city is cheaper, Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia is $84. 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 Ushuaia 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.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $82 in Ushuaia For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
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.
On average, meal and food prices in Ushuaia cost around $16 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $6.40.
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Food
Meals for one day
Brasilia $25
Ushuaia $16
Typical Food prices in Ushuaia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ushuaia:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Meeting with Beavers and Lagoon Tour with Dinner:
$176
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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasilia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasilia:
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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
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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
Typical Local Transportation prices in Ushuaia
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ushuaia are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Overnight Ushuaia - Airport transfers, Tierra del Fuego National Park and Lakes!:
$339
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Private Airport Transfer: Malvinas Argentinas Int. Airport (USH) to Ushuaia:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Ushuaia to Malvinas Argentinas International (USH):
$14
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Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia):
$54
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Private Transfer Airport-Port or Port-Airport (Ushuaia):
$55
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Private Transfer Hotel-Bus Station or Bus Station-Hotel (Ushuaia):
$27
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Shared Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia):
$22
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Transfer Cerro Castor (Round Trip):
$19
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Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport:
$35
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Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport:
$35
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Ushuaia Airport Arrival Transfer:
$15
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Ushuaia Airport Departure Transfer:
$18
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.
In Ushuaia, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $93 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Half Day Cultural Tour:
$138
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Half Day city Tour:
$138
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City Tour Brasilia Noturna:
$91
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
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Ushuaia Double Decker Bus Tour:
$16
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Estancia Harberton Museum Admission Ticket:
$25
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Tierra del Fuego National Park Admission Ticket:
$25
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Tierra del Fuego National Park Half-Day Tour with Optional End of the World Train Ride:
$32
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City Tour:
$32
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City Tour "Bajo Cero" + Mini Trekking + Thematic Gallery:
$37
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Ushuaia City Half-Day Tour with optional Museums:
$39
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Ushuaia City Tour with Museums:
$39
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Double-Decker Sightseeing Tour:
$39
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Ushuaia-End of the World tour -National Park 4 hours (shared tour-):
$40
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Tierra Del Fuego National Park Tour:
$42
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City Tour of Ushuaia:
$51
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.
Typical Alcohol prices in Ushuaia
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ushuaia are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasilia and Ushuaia, we can see that Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ushuaia than you might in Brasilia.
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