Which place is cheaper, Rio de Janeiro or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Liverpool or Rio de Janeiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Liverpool and Rio de Janeiro can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Liverpool or Rio de Janeiro?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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 Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool £161Rio de Janeiro £84
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Rio de Janeiro is £84. 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 Liverpool and Rio de Janeiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Rio de Janeiro £53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Rio de Janeiro £106
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Rio de Janeiro
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Rio de Janeiro £6.36
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Luxury Van: $79
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Liverpool Airport LPL in Luxury Van: $75
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Business Car: $121
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $195
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Accommodation: $149
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Cruise Port: $149
- Liverpool Airport Arrival Private Transfer to Accommodation: $41
- Liverpool Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Liverpool: $149
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $123
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
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£2.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rio de Janeiro
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro:
- 2025 Sambadrome Carnival Parade: Transfer Included Sector 5: $471
- 2025: Rio Carnival Parade at Sapucaí with Transfer Sector 7: $471
- A transfer with safety and comfort in Rio: $45
- Airport Private Transfer - Premium Service: $65
- Airport Transfer: Rio de Janeiro to Airport GIG by Luxury Van: $125
- All Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande: $275
- All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Churrascaria in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer: $80
- Angra dos Reis Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $53
- AquaRio Small Group Guided Tour with entrance and transfer: $60
- Arraial do Cabo Private Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $123
- Arraial do Cabo Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $54
- Arrival Private Transfer GIG or SDU Airport to Rio City by Minivan: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights to both Rio de Janeiro and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £59Rio de Janeiro £16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
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£0.47
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Corn on the Cob£0.62
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Hamburger£0.78
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: $46
- Barra da Tijuca Food Tour with Drinks: $73
- THE BEST FOOD TOUR: $80
- Dinner & Rio Scenarium Nightclub Admission with Transfer: $85
- 9-Recipe Boozy Brazilian Cooking Class: $85
- Brazilian Meats and Snacks + South American Wines Guided Dinner: $89
- Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes: $92
- Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar: $106
- Rio Bar Food Tour with a Local: $113
- Rio Scenarium: Fast Track Entrance, Dinner & Open Bar: $115
- Brazilian Cooking Class: $129
- Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Liverpool £36Rio de Janeiro £17
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.31
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $6.99
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Self-guided walking tour with mobile app: $7.20
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.56
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.59
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro
Here are a few actual costs in Rio de Janeiro for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Santa Teresa: the staircase: $6.99
- Rio de Janeiro (Ipanema & Copacabana) Self-Guided Tour: $7.73
- Rio de Janeiro (Urca) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $7.73
- Salvador Sights Self Guided Tour (Pelourinho): $7.78
- Rio de Janeiro (Urca) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.89
- Rio de Janeiro Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- A Self-Guided Black History Audio Tour of Rio de Janeiro’s Little Africa: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour-Story of Bossanova: Rhythm and soul of Rio: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Imperial Rio: $10
- Hiking Experience to Pedra do Telégrafo: $10
- Favela tour in copacabana with local guide!: $10
- Ticket to the match at maracanã of Flamengo: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Rio de Janeiro £9.64
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
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:
- Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba: $33
- Pub Crawl in Lapa: $34
- 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: $60
- Walking tour + Pub crawl + Samba in Lapa: $65
- 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: $132
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Rio de Janeiro, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Rio de Janeiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool than you might in Rio de Janeiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Liverpool Expensive? and Is Rio de Janeiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Liverpool or Rio de Janeiro in the Summer?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Liverpool because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Liverpool is much colder than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Liverpool in July average around 15°C (60°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. In July, Liverpool usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiroin January. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Rio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Rio de Janeiro in the Autumn?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Liverpool during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the music scene are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year.
In October, Liverpool is generally much colder than Rio de Janeiroin April. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 12°C (53°F), and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Rio de Janeiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Liverpool usually gets less rain in October than Rio de Janeiroin April. Liverpool gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Rio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Rio de Janeiro in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Rio de Janeiro. Many travelers come to Liverpool for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Liverpool is much colder than Rio de Janeiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 5°C (42°F) in January, and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in July.
In January, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Rio de Janeiroin July. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Rio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Rio de Janeiro in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Rio de Janeiro.
In the spring, Liverpool is much colder than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Liverpool in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 23°C (73°F)in October.
Liverpool usually gets less rain in April than Rio de Janeiroin October. Liverpool gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Rio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Rio de Janeiro and Liverpool
| Liverpool | Rio de Janeiro | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.