Which place is cheaper, Brasilia or Doha?
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 Doha or Brasilia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Brasilia 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: Doha or Brasilia?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 Eco Tours in Brazil, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Brasilia $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Brasilia is $95. 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 Doha and Brasilia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Brasilia $31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Brasilia $62
Compare Hotels in Doha and Brasilia
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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.
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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: Doha Hotel Prices and Brasilia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Brasilia $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer - TO or FROM Hammad International Airport: $25
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Business Car: $85
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $113
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $113
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $126
- Al Thakira Mangrove Kayaking Adventure With Transfer: $82
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $126
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $26
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $21
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $21
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $22
- Doha : City Tour To All Major Attractions Including Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Brasilia?
Prices for flights to both Brasilia and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Brasilia $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island with Boat Transfer: $89
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Pearl Island Food Tour & Marina Cruise with 7 Tastings: $99
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
- Dinner Desert Safari Experience : $160
- Doha:Full-Day Desert Safari with Lunch or Dinner BBQ at Camp: $161
- Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner || Inland Sea Visit: $194
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Doha Overnight Desert Safari Dinner/Breakfast included: $215
- Overnight Desert Safari Adventure:BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Included: $220
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Brasilia $18
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Museum of Islamic Art Admission Ticket: $14
- 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum: Admission Ticket: $14
- Walking Tour: Discover Souq Waqif: $15
- InlandSea Tour,Camel,Sand Boarding With All Activities: $18
- Discover Guided City Tour Pickup from Airport or Hotel: $20
- Guided Walking Tour of Souq Waqif: $20
- Highlights Of Doha City Tour With Pickup & Drop-Off: $24
- Doha : 4-hour Guided City Tour with Airport and Hotel pickup: $24
- Doha Stopover 4-Hour Highlights Tour": $24
- Private City Tour with Transport from Airport or Hotel: $25
- "Explore 4-Hour City Highlights Tour.": $25
- Safari, Camel Ride, Sand boarding and Inland Sea Tour: $25
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Brasilia : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Brasilia $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Brasilia, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Brasilia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Brasilia?
Brasilia has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.
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.