Which place is cheaper, Brasilia or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or Brasilia?
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 Seville and Brasilia. 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: Seville or Brasilia?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
Brasilia
The capital city of Brazil, Brasilia is a uniquely-planned city that was constructed in four years from 1956-1960 in the shape of a large bird or airplane. Renowned for its modern architecture, the city listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts architecture aficionados worldwide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Brazil, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeville €125Brasilia €77
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Brasilia is €77. 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 Seville and Brasilia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Brasilia €33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Brasilia €66
Compare Hotels in Seville and Brasilia
Looking for a hotel in Seville or Brasilia? 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Brasilia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Brasilia €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Monte Gordo to Seville: $215
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $97
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car: $60
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $343
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $386
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $398
- Granada: Full-Day Trip from Seville with Transfers: $173
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $93
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $93
- Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Brasilia?
Prices for flights to both Brasilia and Seville 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 daySeville €37Brasilia €30
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville €29Brasilia €18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.08
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.23
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.23
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.28
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.37
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.63
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.45
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Brasilia Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Brasilia €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Brasilia, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville is in Europe and Brasilia 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 Brasilia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brasilia 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville than you might in Brasilia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seville Expensive? and Is Brasilia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Brasilia?
Brasilia has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Brasilia, 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.