Budget & Costs
Brazil is more expensive than many other South American countries, but still significantly cheaper than Europe. The Real has depreciated against the Euro in recent years, making Brazil more attractive for European travelers.
Daily budget per person
| Style | €/Day | Accommodation | Food | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | 25–40€ | Hostel dorm | Kilo restaurant + street food | Public buses |
| Budget | 40–65€ | Pousada / simple hotel | Local restaurants | Long-distance buses |
| Mid-range | 65–120€ | 3–4★ hotel / boutique pousada | Good restaurants | Domestic flights + Uber |
| Comfort | 120–250€ | 4–5★ hotel | Upscale restaurants | Domestic flights + private transfers |
| Luxury | 250€+ | Luxury resort / boutique hotel | Fine dining | Private drivers + charter flights |
Price examples (2025/26)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cafézinho (small coffee) | 0.30–0.80€ |
| Açaí bowl (300ml) | 1.50–4€ |
| Prato feito (daily dish) | 2.50–5€ |
| Coxinha (fried snack) | 0.50–1.50€ |
| Churrasco rodízio | 8–25€ |
| Caipirinha (bar) | 2–5€ |
| Beer (Skol/Brahma, 0.6l) | 1–2.50€ |
| 1.5l water | 0.30–0.80€ |
| Uber (10 km in Rio) | 3–6€ |
| Long-distance bus Rio–São Paulo (6h) | 10–25€ |
| Domestic flight (Rio–Salvador) | 30–100€ |
| Hostel dorm (per night) | 8–15€ |
| Double room 3★ hotel | 30–70€ |
| Jungle Lodge Amazonas (2 nights, all-inclusive) | 150–400€ |
| Fernando de Noronha (entry + diving) | 80–150€/day |
💡 Tipp
The "Prato feito" or "PF" is Brazil's cheapest complete lunch: rice, beans, meat, salad, and often fries for 15–30 BRL (2.50–5€). Even cheaper: "Comida por quilo" (kilo restaurants), where you assemble your meal at the buffet and pay by weight. Available everywhere at lunchtime.