Which place is cheaper, Rio de Janeiro or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Delhi 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 Delhi 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: Delhi or Rio de Janeiro?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Brazil, and The Best Luxury Tours to Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $49Rio de Janeiro $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $49, while the average daily cost in Rio de Janeiro is $124. 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 Delhi and Rio de Janeiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Rio de Janeiro $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Rio de Janeiro $136
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Rio de Janeiro
Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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.
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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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.30Rio de Janeiro $8.21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.11
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Taxi to Airport$1.69
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.58
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Auto-rickshaw$1.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $208
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Airport Arrival Transfer in Delhi: $32
- Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Delhi Hotel: $50
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers: $54
- Akshardham Tour Exhibition Light and Water show with Transfer: $99
- Arrival Private Transfer Indira Gandhi Airport DEL to Delhi: $18
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi: $80
- Captivating Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk & Private Transfer: $107
- Delhi Airport to Agra Transfer by private car and driver: $58
- Delhi Airport to hotel private transfer: $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rio de Janeiro
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rio de Janeiro:
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Taxi Ride$3.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rio de Janeiro
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro:
- Airport Transfer: Airport GIG to Rio de Janeiro by Business Car: $102
- Airport Transfer: Rio de Janeiro to Airport GIG by Business Car: $102
- All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Churrascaria in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer: $85
- Angra dos Reis Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro: $145
- Angra dos Reis Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $73
- AquaRio Small Group Guided Tour with entrance and transfer: $90
- Arraial do Cabo Private Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $145
- Arraial do Cabo Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $70
- Arrival Private Transfer Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port to Zona Sul: $64
- Arrival Private Transfer from Rio GIG or SDU Airport to Paraty: $232
- Arrival Transfer: Airport GIG to Rio de Janeiro by Business Van: $123
- Boat Party by Night in Rio de Janeiro Admission & Transfer: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights to both Rio de Janeiro and Delhi 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
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Food Meals for one dayDelhi $18Rio de Janeiro $36
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Private Old Delhi Street Food Tour: 11 Tastings & Rickshaw Ride: $8.61
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $17
- Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets: $19
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour Rickshaw Ride and Hidden Gems Walk: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $26
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Half Day Old Delhi Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in a Local Delhi Home: $38
Typical Food Prices in Rio de Janeiro
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rio de Janeiro:
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Popcorn$0.60
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Corn on the Cob$0.81
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Hamburger$1.01
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.
- Guided Dinner in Rio at a Restaurant of Your Choice: $70
- Brazilian Breakfast Cooking Class in Rio: Bake and Blend: $75
- Roxy Dinner Show: That Embrace Show: $75
- Rio de Janeiro Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $79
- Rio de Janeiro Food Tour with Francesca in Santa Teresa: $80
- Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors: $81
- Hands-On Cooking Class in Rio: Iconic Street Foods & Caipirinhas: $85
- Rio Roots Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $89
- Brazilian Churrascaria Guided Dinner in Rio with Wine Pairing: $89
- Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes: $92
- Carioca Kitchens Rio de Janeiro Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $95
- Cooking Class in Rio with 9 Recipes & Unlimited Caipirinhas: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $17Rio de Janeiro $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.16
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $3.77
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.02
- Delhi Sightseeing Tour: Old and New Delhi Private Full-Day Tour: $4.31
- Taj Mahal and Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5 Star Lunch: $4.50
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $4.50
- Akshardham Temple Evening Tour light And Musical Fountain Show: $4.84
- Full Day Old and New Delhi City tour: $5.00
- Jaipur Pink City Private Day Tour from Delhi by Car-All Inclusive: $5.00
- Old and New Delhi Tour – Full City Experience (Private Tour): $5.17
- Tour to Old Delhi with Guide and Pickup: $5.17
- Full Day Tour of Delhi With Guide & Entrances: $5.37
- Guided Shopping Tour With Female Expert Guide: $5.92
Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro
Here are a few actual costs in Rio de Janeiro for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover A Guided Tour: $1.12
- Salvador Pelourinho Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.74
- Rio de Janeiro Urca Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.74
- Ipanema Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.78
- Podcast Tour Coffee, Crowns, and Chains: $5.46
- Rio de Janeiro Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour-Story of Bossanova: Rhythm and soul of Rio: $6.72
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Imperial Rio: $6.72
- Self Guided Podcast Tour The Soul of Rio: $6.82
- Rio de Janeiro Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h00 and 24 reviews: $7.00
- A Self-Guided Black History Audio Tour of Rio de Janeiro’s Little Africa: $12
- Electric Bike Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.63Rio de Janeiro $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $29
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:
- Lapa by Night: Samba, Cachaça & The Ultimate Rio Pub Crawl: $30
- Petropolis City Tour with Imperial Museum and Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery: $47
- Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour: $170
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Rio de Janeiro, we can see that Rio de Janeiro is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delhi is in Asia 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Rio de Janeiro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rio de Janeiro than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Rio de Janeiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Rio de Janeiro?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 81% larger than the population of Rio de Janeiro. When comparing the sizes of Delhi and 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 along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Delhi or Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Delhi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Delhi or Rio de Janeiro in the Summer?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Rio de Janeiro for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. In the summer, Delhi is a little warmer than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Delhi in July average around 31°C (88°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 26°C (79°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Rio de Janeiro. It's quite rainy in Delhi. In July, Delhi usually receives more rain than Rio de Janeiroin January. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryDelhi 31°C (88°F)Rio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Rio de Janeiro in the Autumn?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Delhi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Rio de Janeiro in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as Rio de Janeiroin April. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 26°C (79°F), and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Rio de Janeiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Rio de Janeiroin April. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year. May to November is the dry season in Rio de Janeiro. December to April is the rainy season in Rio de Janeiro.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilDelhi 26°C (79°F)Rio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Rio de Janeiro in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Rio de Janeiro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Also, most visitors come to Rio de Janeiro for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Delhi is cooler than Rio de Janeiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in July.
In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiroin July. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyDelhi 15°C (59°F)Rio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Rio de Janeiro in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Rio de Janeiro. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Rio de Janeiro because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Delhi is a little warmer than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Delhi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 23°C (73°F)in October.
Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Rio de Janeiroin October. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, May to November in Rio de Janeiro is the dry season. December to April in Rio de Janeiro is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberDelhi 29°C (84°F)Rio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Rio de Janeiro and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
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