Brasilia travel budget

Brasilia: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Brasilia

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Brasilia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 31 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 810* (4032 BRL)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 50 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 8.1 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1710* (8512 BRL)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 68 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 2753* (13706 BRL)

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



Cost of living in Brasilia compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Brasilia in 2024 is 40% 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 Brasilia in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Brasilia by expense type

Restaurant budget in Brasilia

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Brasilia is 53% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.1/person
($ 4 to $ 11)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 13 to $ 36)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 6.1 to $ 7.7)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1 to $ 3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Brasilia

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Brasilia is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 4.3 to $ 373)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 44/night
($ 21 to $ 90)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 30 to $ 97)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 48 to $ 139)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 83 to $ 151)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 42/month
($ 25 to $ 86)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 61/month
($ 41 to $ 102)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 75/month
($ 41 to $ 159)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 50/month
($ 50 to $ 373)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 96/month
($ 48 to $ 181)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Brasilia

On average, the price of supermarket food in Brasilia is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 3)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 4)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Brasilia

On average, the price of transport in Brasilia is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

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)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 43/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 134)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Brasilia

On average, budget for leisure activities in Brasilia is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.9/ticket
($ 6.5 to $ 11)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 21 to $ 25)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Brasilia

On average, shopping budget in Brasilia is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 2.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 56
($ 25 to $ 82)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 21 to $ 61)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Brasilia
London → Brasilia
London → Brasilia
$ 1067
(fair price: $ 888)
New York City → Brasilia
New York City → Brasilia
New York City → Brasilia
$ 856
(fair price: $ 694)
Montreal → Brasilia
Montreal → Brasilia
Montreal → Brasilia
$ 896
(fair price: $ 742)
Dublin → Brasilia
Dublin → Brasilia
Dublin → Brasilia
$ 1097
(fair price: $ 897)
Toronto → Brasilia
Toronto → Brasilia
Toronto → Brasilia
$ 965
(fair price: $ 780)
Los Angeles → Brasilia
Los Angeles  → Brasilia
Los Angeles  → Brasilia
$ 967
(fair price: $ 791)

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About this information on the cost of living in Brasilia

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

The information about the cost of living in Brasilia was updated on 23-03-2024.

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