Which place is cheaper, Brasilia or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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: Vilnius or Brasilia?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, 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 dayVilnius €94Brasilia €77
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Brasilia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Brasilia €33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Brasilia €66
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Brasilia
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Brasilia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Brasilia €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- From Druskininkai & Grutas Park Tour with Transfer: $517
- Private Transfer: Vilnius to Klaipeda or Klaipeda to Vilnius via Trakai Castle: $241
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $645
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $215
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $52
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $52
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $24
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $36
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Brasilia?
Prices for flights to both Brasilia and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Brasilia €30
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.72Brasilia €18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $12
- Vibrant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $19
- Private Europos Parkas Tour with Entrance Ticket: $19
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
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 dayVilnius €6.38Brasilia €14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Brasilia, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Brasilia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Brasilia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Brasilia?
Brasilia has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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.