Which place is cheaper, Cusco or Bratislava?
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 Bratislava or Cusco?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Bratislava or Cusco? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Bratislava or Cusco?
Bratislava
The capital and largest city of Slovakia, Bratislava is set on the shores of the Danube River near the borders of Austria and Hungary. While the city is skirted by mountains and vineyards, its 18th century old town center is crossed with cobbled walkways and surrounded by historic landmarks and architecture. One such monument is the Bratislava Castle, set atop a hill overlooking it all-the old town, the river, and the bustle of people in the charming city below.
Cusco
Cusco is most famous as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. It is in the southern Sierras and is one of the most popular travel destinations within Peru. The city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is best to acclimate yourself slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
Cusco is the starting point for many travelers making their way to the famed Machu Picchu or other Inca sites in the surrounding area.
The city is very beautiful and has impressive architecture throughout. The history is obvious as you walk around town and there are impressive ruins nearby, with the most impressive being Sacsayhuaman. The city also has a significant indigenous population that is obvious from their traditional clothing and style.
Cusco has a subtropical highland climate with a pleasant daytime temperature year around. There are two distinct seasons with the dry season being between May and August and the wet season between December and March. During the dry season there is plenty of sun with occasional nighttime freezes. Frost is less common in the wet season.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Slovakia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Slovakia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cusco, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Cusco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBratislava €155Cusco €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Bratislava is €155, while the average daily cost in Cusco is €53. 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 Bratislava and Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBratislava €49Cusco €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBratislava €98Cusco €40
Compare Hotels in Bratislava and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Bratislava or Cusco? 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: Bratislava Hotel Prices and Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bratislava €26Cusco €8.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bratislava
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bratislava:
- Private Transfer Bratislava Airport to Hotel in Bratislava or vice versa: $32
- Airport to Hotel Private Transfer Service: $37
- Private Direct Transfer From Bratislava to Vienna City Center: $92
- Private Transfer from Bratislava City to Vienna City: $108
- Private Transfer From Bratislava To Vienna, 2h Stop in Schlosshof: $130
- Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Bojnice - Arrival Private Transfer: $136
- Private Transfer from Bratislava to Budapest, English-speaking driver: $143
- One Way Private Transfer From Bratislava To Vienna Airport: $159
- Bratislava Airport to Turčianske Teplice Arrival Private Transfer: $160
- Budapest: Transfer to Prague via scenic Bratislava: $189
- Private transfer from Bratislava to Vienna with Hotel pick-up and drop off: $208
- Private Transfer from Bratislava to Budapest with 2h of Sightseeing: $212
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cusco
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cusco:
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Taxi Ride€0.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
- One-Way Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $7.00
- Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer: $9.00
- One-Way Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $9.00
- Private 1-Way Transfer to Velasco Astete Airport: $9.00
- CUZ Airport to Cusco City or Hotel Private Transfer: $9.00
- Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $9.67
- Private Shuttle Transfer from Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Hotels in Cusco: $10
- One-way transfer from the airport to the hotel: $12
- One-Way Airport Transfer to Hotel: $12
- Transfer from Cusco city to the airport: $15
- Transfer From Cusco Airport: $15
- Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Bratislava or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco and Bratislava 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 dayBratislava €78Cusco €20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bratislava
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bratislava.
- Cruise with Dinner on the Waves of the Danube: $51
- Bratislava Christmas Market Food Tour: $80
- Vegan Bratislava Food Tour: $108
- Bratislava Traditional Food Tour: $183
Typical Food Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich€1.92
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Mango€0.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
- Small-Group Virtual Peruvian Cooking Experience: $25
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $28
- Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa: $37
- Cusco street food tour: $39
- 3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class: $49
- Andean Folk Show with Dinner at Tunupa Plaza de Armas: $50
- High-Vibe Peruvian Cooking Class in Sacred Valley: $50
- Pete's Peruvian Cooking Class: $52
- Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco: $54
- Cusco Cooking Classes and San Pedro Market Tour: $55
- Cooking Class and market tour with a local chef: $56
- Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market in Cusco: $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bratislava €30Cusco €26
Tours and Activities in Bratislava
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bratislava are as follows:
- Bratislava City & Castle Walking Tour with Sebastian - 3 EUR +tip: $3.42
- The Story of City and Castle Walking Tour with Locals: $4.57
- Top experience walking tour with bonus and castle: $4.57
- Guided City and Castle Tour from Bratislava: $5.72
- 20th Century Tour World War 2 and Communism: $5.72
- Gallery Multium Entrance Ticket: $7.34
- Gallery Multium Entrance Ticket: $7.44
- Bratislava Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.15
- Bratislava Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.15
- Old Town Cake Tasting Experience: $14
- Tasting Experience at House of Beer: $15
- Tasting Experience at House of Beer: $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cusco are as follows:
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Salsa Class€2.39
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
- "Free Walking Tour Cusco": Downtown, San Blas neighborhood.: $5.00
- Via Ferrata, Skybike, and Rappel Adventure: $5.00
- Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show: $9.75
- City Tour Photography Experience: $10
- City Tour - Cusco: $10
- Historical Cusco Inkas Walking City Tour: $10
- Mystical Walking Tour Qenqo to Cusco's heart.: $10
- Around Walking Tour Cusco Historic Center: $10
- Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary Admission Ticket: $10
- City tours Cusco: $10
- Cusco City Half-Day Tour: $12
- Open-Top Bus City Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBratislava €19Cusco €8.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Bratislava
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bratislava:
- Wine Tasting in city center: $17
- Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $17
- Bratislava Wine Tasting in City Center: $17
- Wine Tasting with Sommelier in Bratislava: $17
- Wine Tasting Experience in the Dark: $26
- wine tasting experience in the dark: $26
- Wine Tasting IN THE DARK!: $26
- Wine tasting in the dark! (in German): $26
- Slovakian Wine Tasting Experience: $62
- 6,5-Hour Carpathian Wine Tour and Tasting: $258
- Wine Tasting in the Countryside with Professional Photo Shoot: $280
- Day trip from Winery Tour with Wine Tasting in the Countryside: $298
Sample the Local Flavors in Cusco
Also in Cusco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Cusco Bar Hopping Experience : $19
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Bar Tour, Drinks And Club with no waiting lines: $19
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Access and Drinks: $19
- Pisco and wine tour in the Majes Valley: $50
- Pub Crawl with 3 Bars and Nightclub Entry: $66
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bratislava and Cusco, we can see that Bratislava is more expensive. And not only is Cusco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bratislava is in Europe and Cusco is in South 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 Cusco would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cusco 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 Bratislava would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bratislava than you might in Cusco.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bratislava Expensive? and Is Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bratislava or Cusco?
Bratislava has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Cusco. When comparing the sizes of Bratislava and Cusco, 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.