Which place is cheaper, Cusco or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cusco?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cusco, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cusco?
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
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 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 dayNadi (Port Denarau) $201Cusco $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $201, while the average daily cost in Cusco 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) and Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNadi (Port Denarau) $108Cusco $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNadi (Port Denarau) $216Cusco $50
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices and Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.93Cusco $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Private VIP Transfers - All Hotels to Nadi International Airport: $8.81
- Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels: $9.28
- Private VIP Transfers - Nadi International Airport to All Hotels: $9.28
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.28
- Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.31
- Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.31
- Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort: $11
- Shared Transfers from Airport to Denarau: $12
- Port Denarau Island from Your Resort (Private Transfer): $12
- Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $12
- Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Hotel: $13
- Private Transfer: Nadi Int Airport - Denarau Island Hotels: $14
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$1.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
- One-Way Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $7.00
- Cusco Airport Pick-Up – Private Transfer to Your Hotel: $7.50
- Cusco Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup from Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel in Private vehicle: $9.52
- Peru Cusco Airport (CUZ) Private Transfer to Cusco City: $10
- Private Transfer from Cusco Airport to Hotels: $11
- Private Shuttle Transfer from Cusco Airport (CUZ) to Hotels in Cusco: $11
- Transfer Airport Round Trip Cusco to Hotel in Cusco: $11
- Private Transfer from Cusco Hotel to Airport: $11
- Cusco Airport Pickup and Private Transfer: $12
- Cusco Airport to hotel Transfer: Fast, Reliable Drop-Off: $12
- Transfer Cusco Airport - Hotel or Train Station: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 dayNadi (Port Denarau) $70Cusco $25
Typical Food Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich$2.35
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Mango$0.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
- Short Peruvian Cooking Class by Pete: $30
- Bilingual Cooking Class with Pisco Cocktail in Cusco: $40
- Cusco Billingual Cooking Class at 6pm: $40
- Market-to-Table Peruvian Cooking Class and Cocktail in Cusco: $52
- Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco: $54
- Cusco Cooking Class Adventure: $55
- Cooking Class in Sacred Valley 8 Recipes and Drinks: $55
- Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco: $65
- Cooking Class in Ollantaytambo: $68
- Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco: $69
- Cooking Class Peruvian Culinary Experience with Local Chefs: $70
- Best Cusco walking tour: dinner street food tasting: $74
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $33Cusco $32
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- FIJI: Official Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring Tour: $34
- FIJI: Official Sabeto Hotspring and Mudpool Tour: $37
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $60
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $74
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $75
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $80
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $81
- Nadi Heritage Tour: $84
- Discover Nadi Tour: $85
- Cultural Night Tour: $86
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $86
- Nadi Sightseeing Include Viseisei Village, Market, Garden& Temple: $88
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$2.94
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
- Free Walking tour in Cusco: $5.00
- Half Day Walking Tour of Cusco: $5.00
- Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary® Admission Ticket: $10
- City Tour - Cusco: $10
- Cusco Walking tour and Koricancha Temple of the inkas tour: $10
- City Tour - Lugares destacado en Cusco + Experiencia Fotográfica: $12
- Half-Day Cusco City Tour – Explore History, Culture & Inca Ruins: $12
- City Tour in Cusco with visit South American camelids: $12
- Cusco City Tour 1/2 Day: $15
- City Tour Half Day Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enqo: $15
- Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo: $15
- Cusco : City Tour Tambomachay Qenqo Sacsayhuaman Coricancha: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNadi (Port Denarau) $12Cusco $10
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: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nadi (Port Denarau) and Cusco, we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Cusco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive? and Is Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Cusco?
Cusco has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) 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.