Which place is cheaper, Quito or Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen or Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Copenhagen and Quito can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Copenhagen or Quito?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Denmark, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Copenhagen Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCopenhagen $276Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $276, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Copenhagen and Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $98Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $196Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen or Quito? 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $78Quito $6.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers –Taxi Service – Limousine service: $127
- Arrival Transfer: Airport CPH to Copenhagen by Business Car: $140
- Arrival Transfer: Airport CPH to Copenhagen by Luxury Van: $152
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $252
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $126
- Copenhagen Airport Transfer Service | English Speaking: $135
- Copenhagen Airport Transfers City Transfers and Disposal Services: $53
- Copenhagen Airport Transfers English Speaking Drivers: $190
- Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Chauffeur Service , private Transfer: $200
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $120
- Copenhagen Private Transfer from Copenhagen city centre to Copenhagen airport: $127
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $243
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Unique Quito Transfer Mariscal Sucre Airport to Hotel: $43
- Transfers To and From the Airport in Quito Ecuador: $35
- Transfer from or to UIO Airport to any Hotel in Quito: $30
- Transfer Quito → Papallacta (one way / round trip): $85
- Transfer Private Airport–Hotel in Quito: $39
- Transfer Out from Quito to the Airport: $30
- Transfer In & Out from Quito: $117
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel with bilingual driver: $43
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel or vice versa with bilingual driver-guide: $43
- Shared Transfer from Quito hotels to Airport: $42
- Private Transfer from/to Airport: $35
- Private Transfer from the Airport to the city: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $115Quito $34
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $41
- Copenhagen : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $104
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $106
- Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $140
- Modern City Food Tour: $149
- Original Copenhagen food tour: 8 tastings, full meal & VIP access: $150
- Copenhagen Modern Food Tour: $153
- NEW! Eating Copenhagen Food Tour: More than Smørrebrød: $158
- E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $188
- Copenhagen Private Culinary Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Classics: $231
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Quito Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- From Cayambe Traditional Cooking Class with Transfers: $60
- Food Tour in quaint old town with tastings and lunch: $71
- Street Food Tour with Private Transport: $79
- Hidden Gems Food Tour with Cacao Tasting and Culture: $87
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with Chef, Market Tour & Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Ecuadorian Cooking Class with a chef and Local Market: $100
- Old Town Highlights & Food Tour: $110
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour: $122
- Quito Cooking Class: Traditional Ecuadorian Dish: $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Copenhagen $34Quito $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$9.36
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Coffee$15
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Copenhagen Zoo Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Copenhagen Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Luggage Pickup for Cruise travelers: $6.96
- Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.06
- Copenhagen Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h30 and 29 reviews: $7.13
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $7.99
- Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen: $7.99
- Copenhagen Self-Guided Tour: $8.25
- Sakura in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Copenhagen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.42
- Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $9.99
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Adventure in Baths: Waterfalls, End of the World Swing and More”: $190
- 2 day 1 night tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon all included: $280
- 3-Day Adventure: Quito, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Jungle: $897
- 3-Day Antisana & Amazon comunities, Caves, Baños Guided Tour: $734
- 6-Day Ecuador Heritage Tour: Art, Culture and Otavalo: $1,847
- Adventure in Quilotoa Lagoon by Lead: $150
- Amazon Adventure: 4 Days of Nature & Culture from Quito: $1,770
- Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge: $140
- Antisana Birding Tours to see CONDORS - by Richard Hernandez: $185
- Antisana Volcano Birding & Natural History Condor Tour PRIVATE, all included: $210
- Antisana Volcano Condor Birdwatching Private Experience: $90
- Antisana Volcano Private Day Tour from Quito: $266
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCopenhagen $15Quito $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $47
- Vejrhøj Arch Hike with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $251
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Copenhagen and Quito, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Copenhagen is in Europe and Quito 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen than you might in Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 21% larger than the population of Copenhagen. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen and Quito, 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.