Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) or Salvador?
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 Salvador 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 Salvador 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: Salvador or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Salvador
Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1549. Also known as "Brazil's capital of happiness," Salvador is famous for its plentiful and spirited street festivals. The third most populous city in Brazil, Salvador is also well-known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, The Best Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.
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Salvador Prices
Brazil PricesLake Titicaca (Puno) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalvador $52Lake Titicaca (Puno) $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $52, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is $71. 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 Salvador and Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalvador $24Lake Titicaca (Puno) $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalvador $48Lake Titicaca (Puno) $56
Compare Hotels in Salvador and Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Looking for a hotel in Salvador 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.
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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: Salvador Hotel Prices and Lake Titicaca (Puno) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salvador $5.91Lake Titicaca (Puno) $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
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Bus from Airport$1.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Salvador: $15
- Private Transfer to Salvador de Bahia Airport (SSA): $17
- Private Transfer from Salvador de Bahia Airport (SSA): $17
- Tourism and Transfer Salvador and Morro de São Paulo: $25
- Salvador Airport Transfer to Salvador City Hotels: $26
- Shared Transfer - North Coast: $27
- Private Transfer and City Tour in Salvador.: $27
- Transfer Hotel in Salvador / Salvador Airport: $30
- Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel in Salvador: $30
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Salvador de Bahia airport (SSA): $33
- Salvador Airport (SSA) to Salvador - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Transfer Hotel Litoral Norte / Salvador Airport: $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
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Taxi$0.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
- Inca Manco Capac Airport to Puno or Titicaca Small-Group Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer From Puno to Chivay, English Speaking Driver: $219
- Private Transfer from Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport to Puno: $93
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno Plaza de Armas: $40
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Private Transfer from Puno to Desaguadero: $203
- Private transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Puno Arrival Transfer from bus or railway Station: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Salvador or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Prices for flights to both Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Salvador 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 daySalvador $22Lake Titicaca (Puno) $28
Typical Food Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
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Dinner for 2$1.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- Enjoy before flying: Cooking class near Salvador airport: $50
- 4h Cooking Class in Salvador with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $65
- 4h Cooking Class in 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $68
- Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips: $68
- Savour Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $75
- Traditional Moqueca Cooking Class: $75
- Bahia Bites Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $79
- Bahia Bites Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $80
- Brazilian Cooking Class with Unlimited Caipirinhas: $89
- Folk Show - Bahia Night (Dinner Included) by Salvador Receptivo: $105
- Bahia Noite - Folklore and Dinner Show, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $120
- Salvador by Night: Cultural Show and Dinner: $124
Typical Food Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
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Tamales$1.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lake Titicaca (Puno).
- Midday Food Tour in Puno: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salvador $5.57Lake Titicaca (Puno) $31
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Salvador Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.12
- Authentic Bars Tour in Santo Antônio Beyond the Carmo!: $20
- Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $20
- City Tour Salvador Historica: $20
- City Tour in Salvador - Half Day: $20
- Beyond a Night Tour: An Autentic Bar Experience in Salvador: $22
- Historic City Tour in Salvador: $24
- Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica: $25
- Walking tour historic Pelourinho: $25
- Salvador Panoramic City Tour: $25
- Salvador Historical City Center Tour: $25
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
Tours and Activities in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
- 3-Hour Small Group Uros Floating Islands Tour: $8.00
- Half Day Tour Floating Islands of Uros Puno: $10
- Uros Floating Island Tour: $10
- Half-Day Tour to the Floating Islands of Uros: $14
- Chullpas Tour of Sillustani Inca Cemetery: $18
- Uros Floating Islands Half-Day Tour from Puno: $22
- Sillustani Tour from Puno with Lake Umayo: $24
- Morning: Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno: $25
- Sillustani Tours: $26
- Sillustani Tombs Half Day Tour from Puno: $28
- Sillustani Half Day Tour: $29
- 3h Boat Tour to Uros Island from Puno: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalvador $5.29Lake Titicaca (Puno) $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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Beers for 2$1.34
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Drinks$2.69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salvador and Lake Titicaca (Puno), we can see that Lake Titicaca (Puno) is more expensive. And not only is Salvador much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Salvador would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salvador 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Titicaca (Puno) than you might in Salvador.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salvador Expensive? and Is Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salvador or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Salvador has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Lake Titicaca (Puno). When comparing the sizes of Salvador 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.
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.