A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Berlin vs. Rio de Janeiro for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Berlin or Rio de Janeiro?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Rio de Janeiro, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Berlin or Rio de Janeiro?

Berlin

Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.

With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the most popular travel destination in Brazil. It is the second largest city in Brazil and the sixth largest in the Americas. A portion of the city has been designated a World Heritage Site. It's also famous for Carnival, it's gorgeous beaches, and world-famous landmarks. Rio's appeal as a travel destination is apparent year round due to the great weather and plenty of fun activities. The city has a wonderful natural harbor that is surrounded by Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Peak, and the hills of Tijuca, creating an absolutely breathtaking and awe-inspiring setting.

Which place is cheaper, Rio de Janeiro or Berlin?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €137, while the average daily cost in Rio de Janeiro is €102. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Berlin and Rio de Janeiro in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Berlin €64
    Rio de Janeiro €64
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Berlin €128
    Rio de Janeiro €128
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a hotel in Berlin or Rio de Janeiro? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Berlin


Hotels in Rio de Janeiro


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Berlin Hotel Prices and Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Berlin €18
    Rio de Janeiro €7.70
Typical Local Transportation prices in Berlin

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:


  • Short Trip Metro Ticket
    €1.40
  • Bahn Ticket
    €3.00
  • Short Taxi Ride
    €20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin

Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Berlin to Dresden with 2 Hours of Sightseeing: $248
  • 1-way private transfer Berlin to Karlovy Vary - Mercedes Benz - up to 7 persons: $1,163
  • 2 Hour Private Sightseeing Transfer from Berlin to Munich: $410
  • 3 Day Berlin with Tour Transfer Guide and Transport Included: $776
  • Airport Transfer Berlin for max 8 persons: $222
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $134
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $129
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin City in Luxury Car: $77
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin City in Luxury Van: $77
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin in Business Car: $71
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $134
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $110

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rio de Janeiro:


  • Taxi Ride
    €2.83

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rio de Janeiro

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro:

  • 5-Day Rio de Janeiro Highlights Tour - Hotel & transfer included: $1,800
  • Rio: Premium Carnival Seating with Food, Drinks, & Transfer: $1,138
  • Private VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio: $786
  • VIP Transfer Rio de Janeiro x Ilha Grande (15 max): $780
  • TRANSFER VAN Rio de Janeiro x Sao Paulo: $700
  • From Private Transfer to São Paulo: $650
  • Arrival Private Transfer: GIG or SDU Airport to Arraial do Cabo by Minivan: $481
  • Private Transfer Rio de Janeiro x Buzios or Arraial do Cabo or Cabo Frio 15max: $473
  • Private Transfer Rio de Janeiro and Airports x Paraty (15 max): $473
  • TRANSFER - Rio de Janeiro x São Paulo (4 passengers): $463
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Rio GIG or SDU Airport to Angra dos Reis by Minivan: $458
  • EXECUTIVE Airport ROUNDTRIP Transfer - Paraty (COVID-19 Prepared): $450

Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Rio de Janeiro?

Prices for flights to both Rio de Janeiro and Berlin change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Berlin €52
    Rio de Janeiro €20
Typical Food prices in Berlin

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:


  • Sandwich and Coffee To Go
    €5.00
  • Turkish Sandwich
    €2.00
  • Currywurst
    €2.00
  • 2 Pho Noodles
    €9.00
  • Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)
    €60
  • Mauer Park (2)
    €11
  • Coffees at Impala
    €7.80

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin

For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $19
  • Cosmic Comedy Show with Pizza and Free Shots: $20
  • Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $24
  • English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $29
  • Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $31
  • Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $49
  • Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $49
  • Berlin : No Diet Club Food Tour - Street Food Paradise: $60
  • Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $70
  • Berlin 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $71
  • Interactive Food Tour for Team Building: $76
  • Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $77

Typical Food prices in Rio de Janeiro

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rio de Janeiro:


  • Popcorn
    €0.57
  • Corn on the Cob
    €0.76
  • Hamburger
    €0.94

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rio de Janeiro

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Waterfront Dinner & Live Music Experience: $41
  • Waterfront Dinner and Live Music in Rio de Janeiro: $41
  • 3-Hour Shared Food Tour in Copacabana: $51
  • Feijoada Food Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Hotel pick-up and drop-off: $80
  • 9-Recipes Boozy Brazilian Cooking Class with Market Tour: $85
  • 9-Recipe Boozy Brazilian Cooking Class: $85
  • Dinner & Rio Scenarium Nightclub Admission with Transfer: $85
  • Food Tour Experience in Rio de Janeiro (Small Groups or Private): $86
  • 3-Hour Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio de Janeiro : $89
  • Rio Scenarium: Fast Track Entrance, Dinner & Open Bar: $92
  • Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar: $93
  • Copacabana Local Street Bars Food Tour: $94

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Berlin €22
    Rio de Janeiro €21
Typical Entertainment prices in Berlin

For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Berlin Zoo (2)
    €20

Tours and Activities in Berlin

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.

  • Self-Guided audio walking tour: $1.51
  • Berlin Walking Tour: $2.66
  • Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $2.66
  • Berlin Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $2.72
  • Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.27
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.27
  • Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.27
  • Rude Bastards tour of Berlin (CYHIT): $3.32
  • Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.81
  • 5D Cinema Ticket: $3.81
  • Tiergarten and West Berlin Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.81
  • Escape Game and Tour: $3.81

Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro

Here are a few actual costs in Rio de Janeiro for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Favelas do Vidigal or Rocinha's experience: $52
  • Ilha Grande Tour Full day - Rio de Janeiro by Rio Eco Trip: $105
  • 1 day tour Rio de Janeiro to Christ and Cable car and much more: $104
  • 1–Day Arraial & Búzios Tour: Paradise in the Coast of Rio de Janeiro: $590
  • 10-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown: $249
  • 2 Days in Rio: Cultural & Ecologic Tours: $313
  • 2 Days in Rio: Tijuca Forest & Two Brothers Hiking Tours: $292
  • 2 Hours Paragliding or Hang Gliding Experience in Rio de Janeiro: $161
  • 2 Hours Tour with Parasailing in Rio de Janeiro: $110
  • 2–Day Private Tour of Arraial do Cabo and Búzios with Pick Up: $940
  • 2-Day Private Tour of Rio de Janeiro and Petropolis: $383
  • 20-Minute Helicopter Tour in Rio de Janeiro: $198

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Berlin €16
    Rio de Janeiro €12
Typical Alcohol prices in Berlin

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:


  • Drinks at a Show
    €14

Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin

Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided Brewery Tour and Craft Beer Tasting: $20
  • Original One80 Berlin Pub Crawl: $20
  • Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $23
  • Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
  • Original Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
  • Original One80 Berlin New Year's Eve Pub Crawl: $61
  • Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $71
  • The Showgirls of Burlesque in Berlin : $72
  • Berlin New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl: $75
  • Wine Tasting Tour with Optional Appetizers: $254
  • Berlin Wine Tasting and Winery Tour with a Wine Expert: $259
  • Private Pub Crawl Tour: $408

Sample the Local Flavors in Rio de Janeiro

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rio de Janeiro:

  • Pub Crawl in Lapa: $30
  • Rio de Janeiro Pub Crawl (Lapa district): $35
  • Petropolis City Tour with Imperial Museum and Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery: $40
  • Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery: $58
  • Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch: $77
  • Petrópolis City and Brewery Bohemia Tour - Best of Rio's Mountains: $110
  • Brazilian Wine Tasting Evening: $110
  • Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour: $130
  • Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour: $238

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Rio de Janeiro, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Rio de Janeiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin is in Europe and Rio de Janeiro is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Rio de Janeiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rio de Janeiro and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Rio de Janeiro.

Which is Bigger, Berlin or Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is bigger, and its population is about 76% larger than the population of Berlin. When comparing the population of Berlin vs. Rio de Janeiro, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Berlin or Rio de Janeiro?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Rio de Janeiro is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Berlin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Berlin or Rio de Janeiro in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Rio de Janeiro. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.

In the summer, Berlin is cooler than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Berlin in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 26°C (79°F)in January.

It's quite rainy in Rio de Janeiro. Berlin usually gets less rain in July than Rio de Janeiroin January. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Berlin 19°C (66°F) 
    Rio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Berlin or Rio de Janeiro in the Autumn?

Both Rio de Janeiro and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.

In October, Berlin is generally much colder than Rio de Janeiroin April. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around 10°C (50°F), and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Rio de Janeiro. In October, Berlin usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiroin April. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Berlin 10°C (50°F) 
    Rio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Berlin or Rio de Janeiro in the Winter?

Both Rio de Janeiro and Berlin during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. Berlin is much colder than Rio de Janeiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in July.

Berlin usually gets less rain in January than Rio de Janeiroin July. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Berlin -0°C (31°F) 
    Rio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Berlin or Rio de Janeiro in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Rio de Janeiro. Most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.

In the spring, Berlin is much colder than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Berlin in April average around 9°C (47°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 23°C (73°F)in October.

In April, Berlin usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiroin October. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Berlin 9°C (47°F) 
    Rio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)

Typical Weather for Rio de Janeiro and Berlin

Berlin Rio de Janeiro
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -0°C (31°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 26°C (79°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Feb 1°C (33°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 27°C (81°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Mar 4°C (40°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Apr 9°C (47°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 52 mm (2 in) 23°C (73°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Jun 17°C (63°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 22°C (72°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in) 21°C (70°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 57 mm (2.2 in) 22°C (72°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Sep 15°C (59°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 10°C (50°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Nov 5°C (41°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 24°C (75°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Dec 2°C (35°F) 51 mm (2 in) 25°C (77°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)


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