Don’t let the recent plunge fool you, the Brazilian Real has become 9.6% more valuable against the dollar over the past year. Hotel prices are propped up by high real estate prices in cities like Rio, but this South American gem places in the bottom half of all other categories in expensiveness. Travelers looking to cut some of the high hotel costs can shift spending over to Airbnb, which costs more than $100 less per night on average.
New York (JFK) — Brasília (BSB)
$673.76*
Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger
Flight per 100/km:$9.86
DRINKS & DINING
$51.68
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$6.13
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$30.67
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$7.67
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)
$1.84
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle)
$3.68
Cappuccino (Regular)
$1.69
GROCERIES
$12.95
Milk(regular), (1 gallon)
$3.97
Loaf of Fresh White Bread(1 lb)
$1.49
Eggs(12)
$1.80
Local Cheese(1 lb)
$3.65
Apples(1 lb)
$0.92
Banana(1 lb)
$0.59
Oranges(1 lb)
$0.53
LOCAL TRANSIT
$2.53
One-way Ticket(Local Transport)
$1.17
Taxi 1 mile(Normal Tariff)
$1.36
RECREATION
$35.94
Tennis Court Rent(1 Hour on Weekend)
$28.27
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$7.67
SHOPPING
$281.26
1 Pair of Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.64
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store(Zara, H&M, …)
$48.66
1 Pair of Nike running Shoes(Mid-Range)
$99.16
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$73.80
ACCOMMODATION AVERAGE
$107.80
Hotels
$159.60
Airbnb
$56.00
*Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided byKiwi.com‘s flight price index to the mileage from New York City’s JFK airport to the stated country’s capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.