The planned spending in Rio de Janeiro
It’s pretty weird to say, but one stay in Rio can cost you from simple to triple (see more) if you decide to live in mode budget or not. The accommodation is cheap at all if you stay in a hostel or in small hotels without pretension, and you eat without tossing on the note in small restaurants. Some activities can come back quite expensive despite being indispensable (Christ de Rio and Pain de Sucre = about 20€ each). But go to the beach and visit the Santa Teresa district Don't cost you anything. However, and you doubt it, the prices will explode for the World football and the 2016 Olympics... Is the cost of living in Rio de Janeiro high?
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Generally speaking, cost of living in Rio is lower than in Sao Paulo (live in Sao Paulo is more expensive). And for a city so touristy, prices remain very accessible. Of course, if you only go for a few days, with lunch and evening, activities every day, and comfortable and well placed hotel, your budget will therefore be high. It is also necessary to take into account the price of the flight ticket that is always more important than to go to North America. For an average flight from Paris to Rio, you can get 600 to 800€.
What budget to stay in Rio de Janeiro?
Of course, the prices below do not apply to the 2014 World Cup period... Otherwise, find one cheap hotel in Rio is relatively easy. Prices in a hostel start very low. If you want a minimum of comfort in the centre of Rio, it will take between 50 and 70€ per night. From same way as in São Paulo , you can consider renting an apartment with an individual.
Youth Hostel : from 8€ per night
Hotel ** : from 15-20€ per night
Hotel *** : from 50€ per night
Hotel **** : from 80€ per night
Hotel ***** : from 100-120€ per night
Consider following the offers in advance to get the best price according to the period.
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What budget to eat in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio offers many possibilities for cheap food . Whether it's a specialty like a feijoada or churrasco you will always have the opportunity to find a cheap restaurant. And you don’t need to go into the known signs of the city to get the best quality. Avoid the surroundings of the famous beaches of Copacabana or Ipanema, where prices are inflated for tourists. To drink a cheap caipirinha, go to Lapa in the evening. It is possible to make huge glasses for 2 reais. Prices for food in Rio de Janeiro :
Street Food (feijoada, quick kitchen outside, etc...) : from 2 to 5€
Fast Food : €5.60
Buffet in a churrascaria : between 15 and 20€ depending on the restaurants (R$ 60)
Economic restaurant : 6-8€ approximately
Standard restaurant : 15€ about
Chic restaurant : 20-25€ about
Some price ideas in Rio de Janeiro
Single public transport ticket : 1€
Coca Canette : €1.10 (in store)
Beer (pinte) : 1,50€
Cigarette package : €1.6
Taxi (1 km) : €0.60
Train for the Corcovado + visit Christ of Rio : R$ 50 (16€) for an adult, R$ 25 (7.70€) for a child aged 6 to 12, free for children under 6
Train for Sugar bread R$ 62 (19€) for an adult, R$ 31 (10€) for a child aged 6 to 21 and free for children under 6
Maracanã Stadium Tour : R$ 30 (10€) for adults and R$ 15 (4,50€) for a child
Rio is a rather expensive city if you make all the paid tours and enjoy comfort (hotel, restaurant). However, it is quite simple to get out of the budget by choosing hostels instead of hotels, small street restaurants (which are sometimes better than chains and other tourist restaurants), and tips for visiting less expensive (visiting neighborhoods, free activities, etc...). To go out there are places to drink a drink for not much and listen to music without ever going to a club... Certainly, a long stay in Rio will eventually cost you dear, since the cost of living is higher than in the land and smallest cities of Brazil. Use our travel budget calculation tool to facilitate your organization trip to Brazil .
Where to sleep in Rio de Janeiro?
To know where to sleep in Rio , read our article to find out where to book your hotel or your youth room in Rio for all budgets.
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