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

Should you visit Brussels or Brasilia?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Brussels and Brasilia. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Brussels or Brasilia?

Brussels

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the sight of the headquarters of the European Union. Generally speaking, it's an expensive city that sees a good amount of travelers. It is also a highly political city that has an air of importance and power. It's an incredibly international city, with people from all over the world flocking to it due to its political, economical, and cultural significance.

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 some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Belgium, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Brazil, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Brazil.


Which place is cheaper, Brasilia or Brussels?

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 Brussels is €165, while the average daily cost in Brasilia is €88. 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 Brussels and Brasilia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brussels 73
    Brasilia 29
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brussels 146
    Brasilia 58
Compare Hotels in Brussels and Brasilia

Looking for a hotel in Brussels or Brasilia? 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 Brussels


Hotels in Brasilia


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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: Brussels Hotel Prices and Brasilia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brussels 17
    Brasilia 18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brussels

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


  • Subway Pass
    4.50
  • Atomium train ticket (2)
    8.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brussels

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brussels:

  • Airport Transfer: Brussels to Airport BRU by Business Car: $87
  • Airport Transfer: Brussels to Brussels Airport BRU by Luxury Van: $89
  • Airport transfers from Brussels to Zaventem Brussels airport by luxury car: $74
  • BRU Airport Transfer to Brussels City Center for 3 Pax: $150
  • BRU Airport Transfer to Brussels City Center for 7 Pax: $129
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) To Amsterdam: VIP Transfer: $493
  • Brussels Airport Transfer (BRU) <-> to or from Brussels (Sedan): $104
  • Brussels City Center to BRU Airport Transfer for 3 Pax: $150
  • Brussels City Center to BRU Airport Transfer for 3 Pax: $107
  • Brussels City Center to BRU Airport Transfer for 7 Pax: $129
  • Brussels City all area to Brussels Airport BRU - Private Airport transfer 1-7pax: $76
  • Brussels Private Transfer from Brussels city centre to Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL): $270

Is it cheaper to fly into Brussels or Brasilia?

Prices for flights to both Brasilia and Brussels 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
    Brussels 66
    Brasilia 46
Typical Food Prices in Brussels

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Brussels:


  • Ice Cream & Macaroons
    4.60
  • Dessert (Turkish Delights)
    4.75
  • Cheese
    5.60
  • Olives and Snacks
    6.98
  • Waffle
    3.00

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brussels

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brussels.

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
  • City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $61
  • Experience Authentic Belgian Cuisine: Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Ghent Local: $90
  • Food Tour in Brussels - Do Eat Better Experience: $109
  • Brussels Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $131
  • Secret Food Tours Brussels: $142
  • The 10 Tastings of Brussels With Locals: PRIVATE Food Tour (B-Corp certified): $160
  • Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $163

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brussels 23
    Brasilia 16

Tours and Activities in Brussels

Here are a few actual costs in Brussels for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • THE MOST COMPLETE TOUR of BRUSSELS! + PDF tour guide: $3.20
  • Brussels Walking Tour with Guide plus PDF: $3.28
  • Essential Brussels Tour: $3.28
  • Self Guided Tours Brussels With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.28
  • Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels: $3.28
  • The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels: $3.28
  • Brussels Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.39
  • BELvue Belgium History Museum Entry Ticket: $5.36
  • Brussels Origins of the City: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.70
  • Leuven in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide in 7 languages: $7.32
  • Brussels in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide in 7 languages: $7.32
  • Museum Halle Gate Entry Ticket: $7.50

Tours and Activities in Brasilia

Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Brasilia Tour: $40
  • Brasilia : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $59

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brussels 13
    Brasilia 12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brussels

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Brussels are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    10
  • Beer
    6.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Brussels

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brussels:

  • Brussels Pub Crawl - Nightlife & Party Experience: $18
  • Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience: $18
  • BXL Pub Crawl Guided Tour: $26
  • micro brewery tour with beer tasting: $42
  • Chocolate and beer tasting in a craft brewery & distillery: $71
  • Beer & Chocolate Tasting in a Brewery-Distillery: $73


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brussels and Brasilia, we can see that Brussels is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brussels is in Europe and Brasilia 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 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 Brussels would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brussels 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 Brussels Expensive? and Is Brasilia Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Brussels or Brasilia?

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