Should you visit Salvador or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salvador or Lake Titicaca (Puno), this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) or Salvador?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $34, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is $45. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Salvador and Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Salvador is about $38 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $38 for a double occupancy room in Lake Titicaca (Puno).
Food
In Salvador travelers spend around $10 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
On average, meal and food prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno) cost around $16 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $6.40.
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Food
Meals for one day
Salvador $10
Lake Titicaca (Puno) $16
Typical Food prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
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Pelourinho By Night - Dinner & Show:
$70
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Pelourinho By Night With Folkloric Show and Dinner:
$80
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Private Tour to Cultural Show and Dinner in Salvador:
$80
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Private Cooking Experience in Salvador:
$100
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Salvador by Night: Cultural Dinner and Show:
$110
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Bahia By Night: Dinner and Folkloric show:
$114
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Cooking Class with a Local and Spice Gift:
$125
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Bahia By Night Dinner and Dance Show Ticket:
$135
Typical Food prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $4.70 per day to get around in Salvador.
The average price of local transportation around Lake Titicaca (Puno) is $8.20 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Salvador $4.70
Lake Titicaca (Puno) $8.20
Typical Local Transportation prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
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Shared Transfer from hotels to Salvador airport:
$12
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Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Salvador:
$15
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Private Airport Transfer: Salvador Int. Airport (SSA) to Salvador de Bahia:
$21
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Private Airport Transfer: from Salvador de Bahia to Salvador Int. Airport (SSA):
$21
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Private Arrival Transfer from Salvador de Bahia Airport to Salvador City:
$31
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Private Departure Transfer from Salvador City to Salvador de Bahia Airport:
$31
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Private Transfer From airport to Salvador up to 3 people:
$35
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Salvador Airport Transfer to Salvador City Hotels:
$37
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Private Transfer: Salvador International Airport (SSA) to Salvador:
$41
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Private Transfer: Salvador to Salvador International Airport (SSA):
$41
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Praia do Forte Shared Transfer From Salvador:
$43
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Transfer Grand Palladium Imbassai até 4 Pax:
$49
Typical Local Transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $4.43 per person, per day in Salvador. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Lake Titicaca (Puno)'s costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $22 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova Guided Tour Including Entrance Ticket:
$9.53
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Discover the Ancient Deities of Brazil's Candomblé (Online Experience):
$15
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Salvador Panoramic City Tour:
$21
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Salvador Historical City Center Tour:
$21
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Panoramic Salvador Half Day City Tour:
$25
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Historical Salvador City Tour:
$25
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Shared Salvador City Tour:
$27
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Half Day Historical City Tour (Private):
$28
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Historic City Tour in Salvador:
$33
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Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour:
$37
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Schooner Tour to Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica from Salvador:
$37
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North Beach Praia do Forte and Guarajuba Tour:
$40
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Salvador may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $5.92 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about $9.23 on alcoholic beverages in Lake Titicaca (Puno) per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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.
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