A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Brisbane vs. Sucre for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Brisbane or Sucre?

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 Brisbane and Sucre can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Brisbane or Sucre?

Brisbane

Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.

Sucre

Sucre is famous for its gorgeous town center and delightful climate, making it for many Bolivia's most beautiful city. Also considered the symbolic heart of the nation, 'La ciudad blanca' or the white city has preserved stunning whitewashed buildings sheltering pretty patios and other beauties of colonial architecture. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and is under strict controls on development. It offers many attractions including historic buildings and a renowned theatre, but you can also wander around prehistoric sites and discover indigenous culture in the surrounding towns and countryside.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Australia, The Best Eco Tours in Australia, The Best 3-Day Tours from La Paz, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bolivia.


Which place is cheaper, Sucre or Brisbane?

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 Brisbane is $152, while the average daily cost in Sucre is $57. 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 Brisbane and Sucre in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brisbane $80
    Sucre $11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brisbane $160
    Sucre $22
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Sucre

Looking for a hotel in Brisbane or Sucre? 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 Brisbane


Hotels in Sucre


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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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Sucre Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brisbane $17
    Sucre $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:


  • Airtrain to the City
    $9.64
  • Go Card
    $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane

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

  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people: $268
  • Brisbane Airport to Noosa Private Transfer for 2: $251
  • NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $246
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $226
  • Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Hotels Private Round-Trip Transfer: $226
  • Private Transfer to Gold Coast /OOL Airport from Brisbane /BNE Airport (1-7 Pax): $225
  • Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $204
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE): Private Transfer to Brisbane Port: $204
  • Airport Transfer with Go Card and SIM Card: $185
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE): Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $183
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Luxury Van: $131
  • Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $131

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sucre

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sucre

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

  • Private transfer Sucre - Uyuni, stopover in Potosí Mines: $227
  • Private MiniVan or Bus Transfer from Sucre Airport SRE to Sucre: $28
  • Departure Transfer from Sucre to Sucre Airport by MiniVan or Bus: $27
  • Private Transfer from Sucre Airport SRE to Sucre by SUV or Car: $23

Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Sucre?

Prices for flights to both Sucre and Brisbane 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
    Brisbane $53
    Sucre $32
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:


  • Hamburger Lunch
    $5.14
  • Cup of Coffee
    $1.93
  • Chinese Food Lunch
    $8.04
  • Ice cream
    $3.54
  • Japanese Meal
    $13
  • Smoothie
    $4.18
  • Japanese Soup
    $7.39
  • Coffee & Muffin
    $4.50
  • Morning Mint Tea
    $2.25
  • Veggie Burger & Chips
    $9.00
  • Bread
    $1.67

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane

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

  • Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $127
  • Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $163
  • Guided Food Tour with Coffee, Seafood and Wine: $575

Typical Food Prices in Sucre

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Sucre:


  • Dinner
    $4.49
  • Juice
    $0.87
  • Juice
    $1.01
  • Chocolate
    $1.74
  • Cappuccino
    $4.35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sucre

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

  • Traditional Bolivian Cooking Class w/ Cocktail Making by La Boca del Sapo, Sucre: $40

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brisbane $23
    Sucre $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane

For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Concert Tickets
    $13

Tours and Activities in Brisbane

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.

  • 1hr Animal Tour: $42
  • 2 Hour Sunset Jetski Tour on the Brisbane River: $98
  • 2 Hour Sunset Jetski Tour on the Brisbane River: $192
  • 2hr Animal Tour: $72
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour in Brisbane: $55
  • 4 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay: $147
  • 4 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay: $288
  • 45-Minute Behind-the-Tanks Tour on North Stradbroke Island: $32
  • 90min Brisbane River Cruise/Tour: $34
  • Adventure Moreton Island Day Pass: $84
  • Adventure Moreton Island Scuba Dive Tour: $182
  • Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $69

Tours and Activities in Sucre

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sucre.

  • 2-Day Icla Canyon Tour from Sucre: $87
  • City Tour and Museums - Private Service: $106
  • From Tour in English Uyuni salt flat tour 2 Days: $150
  • From Uyuni salt flat tour 2 days 1 night: $125
  • Hiking Tour in El Palmar from Sucre Bolivia: $250
  • Historical and Cultural Walking Tour in Sucre with Guide: $12
  • JATUN YAMPARA - Agro-artisan Indigenous Nucleus -Full Day Tours + Lunch: $85
  • JATUN YAMPARA - Nucleo Indigena, Agroartesanal - Half Day Tours: $66
  • Private Cultural Tour in Sucre with Visit to 3 Museums: $45
  • Private Half Day Tour: Sucre Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up: $67
  • Sucre - Walking City Tour - Half Day - English Speaking guide: $64
  • Sucre City Tour With Visit to Cretaceous Park: $123

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brisbane $50
    Sucre $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:


  • Evening at the Bar
    $9.64
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $9.00
  • Guiness Beer
    $5.46
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $8.35

Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:

  • XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
  • XXXX Brewery Tour: $24
  • Stone & Wood Brewery Tour: $29
  • Brewery Tour River Cruise in Brisbane: $65
  • Sirromet Wine Tasting And Blending Workshop For 2: $80
  • Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $98
  • Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $101
  • Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $104
  • Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $104
  • Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $121
  • Full Day Guided Wine Tour in Mt Tamborine From Brisbane: $128
  • Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $129


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Sucre, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Sucre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific and Sucre 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 Sucre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sucre 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane than you might in Sucre.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brisbane Expensive? and Is Sucre Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Sucre?

Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Sucre. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane and Sucre, 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.