Which place is cheaper, Brasilia or Toulouse?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Toulouse or Brasilia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Toulouse and Brasilia can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Toulouse or Brasilia?
Toulouse
Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Brazil, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Brazil.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayToulouse €125Brasilia €77
The average daily cost (per person) in Toulouse 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 Toulouse and Brasilia in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personToulouse €67Brasilia €33
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomToulouse €134Brasilia €66
Compare Hotels in Toulouse and Brasilia
Looking for a hotel in Toulouse 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Toulouse Hotel Prices and Brasilia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Toulouse €41Brasilia €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulouse
Also for Toulouse, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van: $41
- Departure Private Transfer: Toulouse to Toulouse Airport TLS in Luxury Van: $92
- Private transfer from or to Toulouse Airport: $87
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse Airport to City centre: $67
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport: $66
- Transfer Toulouse to Carcassonne center: $240
Is it cheaper to fly into Toulouse or Brasilia?
Prices for flights to both Brasilia and Toulouse 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 dayToulouse €34Brasilia €30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulouse
For Toulouse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- No Diet Club - Best food tour in Toulouse !: $53
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $77
- Traditional Toulouse Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $105
- Marché Victor Hugo Small Group Food Tour: $107
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Toulouse €15Brasilia €18
Tours and Activities in Toulouse
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Toulouse.
- Toulouse : Self-guided Reading Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Toulouse : Walking tour with audio guide: $5.33
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Toulouse Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Tour: $6.56
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Toulouse's Timeless Splendor: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Toulous: Glory of Occitania Audio Tour: $15
- Aeroscopia Admission Ticket: $16
- Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Minibus: $17
Tours and Activities in Brasilia
Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Brasilia Tour: $51
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayToulouse €7.50Brasilia €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:
- From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting: $534
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Toulouse and Brasilia, we can see that Toulouse is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Toulouse 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 Toulouse would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toulouse 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 Toulouse Expensive? and Is Brasilia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Toulouse or Brasilia?
Brasilia has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Toulouse. When comparing the sizes of Toulouse 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.