A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Oslo vs. Lake Titicaca (Puno) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Oslo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oslo or Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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: Oslo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?

Oslo

Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.

Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Lake Titicaca, which directly translates to "puma stone" in Quechua, is located high in the Andes Mountains straddling Peru and Bolivia, with about 60% of the lake in Peru and 40% in Bolivia. Among the lake are three main islands, the most popular of which are the Uros Islands, also known as the floating islands, where the Uros people live on totora reeds that grow in the lake.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway, The Best Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.


Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) or Oslo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Oslo Prices
    Norway Prices
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) Prices
    Peru Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Oslo $150
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $70

The average daily cost (per person) in Oslo is $150, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is $70. 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 Oslo and Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Oslo $74
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Oslo $148
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $56
Compare Hotels in Oslo and Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Looking for a hotel in Oslo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)? 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 Oslo


Hotels in Lake Titicaca (Puno)


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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: Oslo Hotel Prices and Lake Titicaca (Puno) Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Oslo $21
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo

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


  • Tram Ticket
    $7.24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:

  • Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $91
  • Departure Private Transfer from Oslo to Oslo Airport OSL by Business Car: $125
  • Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City Centre: $129
  • Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo - Arrival Private Transfer: $138
  • Private Transfer from Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Airport (OSL): $138
  • Private Transfer from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Cruise Port : $138
  • Olso: Private Transfer from the City Center to Oslo Airport: $139
  • Airport or Hotel Private Transfer: $142
  • Oslo Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Oslo hotels: $143
  • Airport & City Transfers in Trondheim: $143
  • Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
  • Private Transfer from Sandefjord (TRF) Airport to Sandefjord City: $144

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):


  • Taxi
    $0.86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):

  • Puno Arrival Transfer from bus or railway Station: $14
  • Juliaca Airport Shared Transfer to/from Puno: $20
  • Private Transfer from Puerto de Puno to Hotel Puno: $23
  • Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno Plaza de Armas: $40
  • Private transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $47
  • Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $50
  • Private transfer airport-puno-viceverse: $60
  • Private Transfer from Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport to Puno: $97
  • Private Transfer from Puno to Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport: $97
  • Private Transfer from Puno to Desaguadero: $212
  • Private Transfer from Puno to Frontera Kasani: $222
  • Private Transfer From Puno to Chivay, English Speaking Driver: $229

Is it cheaper to fly into Oslo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?

Prices for flights to both Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Oslo 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
    Oslo $52
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo

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

  • Oslofjord Fjord-Style Dinner Cruise: $69
  • City Tour with Traditional Norwegian Lunch or Dinner: $114
  • 3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord: $151
  • Oslo Fjord 3 Course Dinner Sightseeing Cruise: $154
  • Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $162
  • Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $165
  • Oslo Tour with a Michelin-Starred Chef & Lunch/Dinner: $177

Typical Food Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:


  • Tamales
    $1.58

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Oslo $15
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $31

Tours and Activities in Oslo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:

  • Self Guided Tour in Oslo with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
  • Intercultural Museum Entry Ticket: $6.07
  • Labour Museum Entry Ticket: $6.07
  • Classic A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Central Station to Akershus Castle: $7.99
  • Akerselva River Meander: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
  • Self-Guided Ghost Tour Game for the Headless Horseman in Oslo: $8.63
  • Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
  • A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $8.99
  • Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour: $11
  • Museum of Oslo and Theatre Museum Entry Ticket: $12
  • Oslo Museum: Frogner Manor Guided Tour: $12
  • Oslo Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $15

Tours and Activities in Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:

  • Uros Floating Island Tour: $10
  • 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno: $13
  • Half-Day Tour to the Floating Islands of Uros: $14
  • Half Day Tour Floating Islands of Uros Puno: $15
  • Half Day Tour to Sillustani from Puno : $22
  • Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Half-Day Tour: $25
  • Chullpas de Sillustani Inca Cemetery Tour by Tourist Bus: $26
  • Uros and Taquile Islands From Puno Full Day Tour with Lunch: $30
  • Tour Uros and Taquile Islands in Speedboat (full day): $31
  • Puno City Tour: $31
  • Half Day Tour to Chullpas de Sillustani From Puno: $35
  • Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands in a Fast Boat: $37

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Oslo $9.13
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Oslo

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oslo:

  • The Original Oslo Pub Crawl: $34
  • The Original Oslo Pub Crawl: $35


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oslo Expensive? and Is Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Oslo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?

Oslo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Lake Titicaca (Puno). When comparing the sizes of Oslo and Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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.