Rio de Janeiro travel budget

Rio de Janeiro: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Rio de Janeiro

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Rio de Janeiro for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 52 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.5 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1071* (6202 BRL)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2165* (12530 BRL)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3190* (18466 BRL)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Rio de Janeiro in 2024 is 34% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Rio de Janeiro in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Rio de Janeiro by expense type

Restaurant budget in Rio de Janeiro

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.8/person
($ 3.5 to $ 10)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 13 to $ 44)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6/person
($ 5.5 to $ 6.8)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Rio de Janeiro

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Rio de Janeiro is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 30 to $ 324)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 24 to $ 368)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 25 to $ 788)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 43 to $ 430)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 314/night
($ 109 to $ 750)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 77/month
($ 26 to $ 278)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 150/month
($ 26 to $ 873)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 146/month
($ 27 to $ 915)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 89/month
($ 41 to $ 357)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 169/month
($ 38 to $ 881)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Rio de Janeiro

On average, the price of supermarket food in Rio de Janeiro is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.8)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Rio de Janeiro

On average, the price of transport in Rio de Janeiro is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 27/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 47)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Rio de Janeiro

On average, budget for leisure activities in Rio de Janeiro is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.8/ticket
($ 5.2 to $ 11)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 44/hr
($ 27 to $ 35)

108% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Rio de Janeiro

On average, shopping budget in Rio de Janeiro is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 18 to $ 87)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
($ 22 to $ 62)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Rio de Janeiro
New York City → Rio de Janeiro
New York City → Rio de Janeiro
$ 827
(fair price: $ 696)
Toronto → Rio de Janeiro
Toronto → Rio de Janeiro
Toronto → Rio de Janeiro
$ 816
(fair price: $ 701)
Los Angeles → Rio de Janeiro
Los Angeles  → Rio de Janeiro
Los Angeles  → Rio de Janeiro
$ 863
(fair price: $ 733)
London → Rio de Janeiro
London → Rio de Janeiro
London → Rio de Janeiro
$ 1110
(fair price: $ 867)
Dublin → Rio de Janeiro
Dublin → Rio de Janeiro
Dublin → Rio de Janeiro
$ 1004
(fair price: $ 883)
Sydney → Rio de Janeiro
Sydney → Rio de Janeiro
Sydney → Rio de Janeiro
$ 1903
(fair price: $ 1620)

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About this information on the cost of living in Rio de Janeiro

The information about the cost of living in Rio de Janeiro shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Rio de Janeiro was updated on 12-11-2024.

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