Travel budget and cost of living in Brazil how much does a trip cost?
Are you planning to go to Brazil and need to budget for your trip? On this page you can see sample prices. This enables you to get to grips with actual prices and the cost of living in Brazil. Then, why not use our free tool to calculate your Brazil travel budget.
Travel budget in Brazil
Brazil: calculate your travel budget
Brazil: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Brazil for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 40 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8 per person
- $ 3.5 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 876* (4900 BRL)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 74 for 2 ppl.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 7.5 per person
- $ 6.2 per person
Total budget:
$ 1878* (10500 BRL)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 87 for 2 ppl.
- $ 25 per person
- $ 16 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 2663* (14882 BRL)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Brazil in 2024
Cost of living: Brazil VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Brazil in 2024 is 47% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Brazil by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Brazil compared to the national average.
Cities | /Brazil | View Details |
---|---|---|
Rio de Janeiro | 24% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Rio de Janeiro |
Florianopolis (Santa Catarina Island) | 21% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Florianopolis (Santa Catarina Island) |
Sao Paulo | 20% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Sao Paulo |
Cabo Frio | 18% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cabo Frio |
Belo Horizonte | 9% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Belo Horizonte |
Brasilia | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Brasilia |
Fortaleza | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Fortaleza |
Porto Alegre | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Porto Alegre |
Curitiba | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Curitiba |
Recife | 7% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Recife |
Local prices in Brazil by expense type
Brazil: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.6 to $ 8.9)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 8.9 to $ 28)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.3 to $ 7.2)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brazil: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 259)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 31 to $ 237)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 37 to $ 291)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 41 to $ 282)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 61 to $ 333)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 27 to $ 225)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 37 to $ 312)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 41 to $ 324)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 38 to $ 235)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 53 to $ 372)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brazil: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.2 to $ 4.8)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brazil: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 18 to $ 76)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brazil: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.4 to $ 8.9)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 13 to $ 36)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brazil: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 2.8)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 81)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 72)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![New York City → Sao Paulo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-s-o-paulo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 752)
![Sydney → Sao Paulo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-s-o-paulo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1574)
![London → Rio de Janeiro](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-rio-de-janeiro.jpg)
(fair price: $ 842)
![New York City → Rio de Janeiro](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-rio-de-janeiro.jpg)
(fair price: $ 719)
![Toronto → Sao Paulo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-s-o-paulo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 922)
![London → Sao Paulo](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-s-o-paulo.jpg)
(fair price: $ 859)
About the information on the cost of living in Brazil
The information about the cost of living in Brazil shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Brazil updated on 21-07-2024.
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