Which place is cheaper, Cusco or Prague?
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 Prague or Cusco?
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 Prague and Cusco. 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: Prague or Cusco?
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
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 Budget Tours to Czech Republic, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cusco, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Cusco.
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Prague Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPrague $143Cusco $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $143, 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 Prague and Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $75Cusco $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $150Cusco $50
Compare Hotels in Prague and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Prague 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: Prague Hotel Prices and Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $9.01Cusco $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague ZOO Transfer with AudioGuide & Opt. Admission Ticket: $23
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague Hotels: $26
- Prague Private Transfer to / from Prague Airport: $28
- Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $41
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer to the Airport (PRG): $45
- Luxury Private Prague Airport Transfer: $45
- Luxury Private Transfer from Hotel to Prague Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to the City Centre: $46
- Prague Airport Transfer: $46
- Private Prague Airport Transfer with Driver: $49
- Private ARRIVAL Transfer by LIMOUSINE 3+1pax: $49
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
- One-Way Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $7.00
- Private Transfer: Airport - Hotel in Cusco/Sacred Valley or VV: $9.00
- Cusco Airport Pickup and Transfer: $9.00
- Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup from Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel in Private vehicle: $9.52
- Transfer Cusco Airport to your Hotel in Cusco: $10
- Peru Cusco Airport (CUZ) Private Transfer to Cusco City: $10
- Private Transfer from Cusco Hotel to Airport: $11
- Transfer Cusco airport: $12
- Transfer Cusco Airport - Hotel or Train Station: $12
- Private transfers from Cuzco Airport to Hotels and Sacred Valley: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco and Prague 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 dayPrague $50Cusco $25
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.71
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Lunch for One$14
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Bananas$0.66
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Cookies$0.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Sinatra Tribute Show and Dinner Experience in Manes: $39
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $57
- Velvet Revolution Food Tour and History of Socialism: $64
- Sinatra Tribute Show and Optional Dinner with Audio Guide: $65
- 3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise: $70
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $74
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $80
- Folkloric Dinner with Transfer: $81
- Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district: $86
- Folklore Evening with Music and Dinner: $87
- Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise: $89
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.
- Cusco Tunupa Restaurant Folk Show with Dinner: $32
- Cusco Billingual Cooking Class at 6pm: $40
- Bilingual Cooking Class with Pisco Cocktail in Cusco: $40
- Cusco Cooking Class by ChocoMuseo in Cusco: $54
- Cooking Class in Sacred Valley 8 Recipes and Drinks: $55
- 3hr Cooking Class in Cusco with 7 traditional recipes & drinks: $55
- Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class and Market Tour in Cusco: $57
- Short Immersion Cooking Class: $60
- Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco: $65
- Cooking Class in Ollantaytambo: $68
- Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco: $69
- Cusco Street Food Tour and Pisco Tasting Experience: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Prague $18Cusco $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.71
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.59
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Image Theatre for Two$45
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Prague on a Day Express Tour with the Best of the City: $2.44
- Prague Electric Trike Tour - Sightseeing, Viewpoints & Fun: $2.77
- Prague Trike & e-Scooter Tour: Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge: $3.47
- Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike: $3.47
- Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.47
- Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.47
- Prague on Stylish Retro styled E-Bike - Viewpoints & Sightseeing: $3.47
- Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike EBike EScooter: $3.47
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Prague: $3.47
- Walk Tour Prague Castle by Czechoslovak 3€ + Tip, kids free: $3.48
- Prague Castle Tour: $3.48
- Classic Prague Castle Tour, Strahov Monastery & Castle District: $3.48
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:
- Half Day Walking Tour of Cusco: $5.00
- Cusco Walking tour and Koricancha Temple of the inkas tour: $10
- Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary® Admission Ticket: $10
- City tour in Cusco.: $11
- Cusco City Tour: Four Ruins in Half Day: $12
- City Tour Cusco: $12
- Half Day City Tour in Cusco: $12
- Explore Cusco Highlights in a Half Day City Tour: $12
- Half-Day Cusco City Tour – Explore History, Culture & Inca Ruins: $12
- Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo: $14
- City tour Tour in the City of Cusco: $15
- Half-Day City Tour of Cusco: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPrague $12Cusco $10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Prague Blaze Pub Crawl 2hr Unlimited Drinks and EPIC club entry: $37
- Prague Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & 5 Story Club Entry: $39
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl with Open Bar & Club Entry: $48
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $57
- ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $60
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $63
- Brewery tour in the center of Prague: $67
- Czech Local Wine Tasting in Grape & Sour: $81
- Prague Private Brewery Tour: $104
- Prague Segway Tour - 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour: $110
- Prague Guided Historical Pub Tour with Local Food and Beer: $120
- 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $128
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
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Bar Tour, Drinks And Club with no waiting lines: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Cusco, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Cusco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague is in Europe 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive? and Is Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Cusco?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Cusco. When comparing the sizes of Prague 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.