Which place is cheaper, Rio de Janeiro or Manchester?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manchester or Rio de Janeiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Manchester and Rio de Janeiro can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manchester or Rio de Janeiro?
Manchester
Located in the heart of Northern England, Manchester is the unofficial Capital of the North. Though it dates back as a Roman city, the city boomed in growth during the Industrial Revolution in textiles, and is today one of the most-visited cities in England by overseas travelers.
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 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to 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 dayManchester £184Rio de Janeiro £84
The average daily cost (per person) in Manchester is £184, 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 Manchester and Rio de Janeiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManchester £71Rio de Janeiro £53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManchester £142Rio de Janeiro £106
Compare Hotels in Manchester and Rio de Janeiro
Looking for a hotel in Manchester 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: Manchester Hotel Prices and Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manchester £19Rio de Janeiro £6.36
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Manchester
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Manchester are as follows:
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Rail to Airport£11
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Parking in Manchester£3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manchester
Also for Manchester, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Manchester Airport to Blackpool City: $256
- Arrival Private Transfer: Manchester Airport MAN to Liverpool in Business Car: $121
- Arrival Private Transfer: Manchester Airport MAN to Manchester in Business Car: $117
- Manchester Airport (MAN) to Manchester - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $116
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Liverpool City: $251
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Manchester: $156
- Manchester Airport to Lake District Ski Club - Arrival Transfer: $44
- Manchester Airport: BUS Transfer to/from London: $8.16
- Manchester Private Transfer from Manchester Airport to City centre: $76
- 1-Wsy Airport Bus Transfer to/from Leeds: $6.89
- Private Round-Trip Transfer From Manchester Airport to Old Trafford Stadium: $280
- Private Transfer Manchester Airport to Lake District Ski Club: $88
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:
- Private transfer to Ilha Grande.: $930
- From Private Transfer to São Paulo: $650
- Rio: Sambadrome Carnival Parade + transfer 2025 Sector 7: $471
- 2025: Rio Carnival Parade at Sapucaí with Transfer Sector 7: $471
- Rio Carnival 2025: Sambadrome Parade + Transfer Sector 5: $471
- 2025 Sambadrome Carnival Parade: Transfer Included Sector 5: $471
- Rio's 2025 Carnival Parade at Sapucaí + Transfer Sector 5: $471
- Rio Carnival 2025: Sambadrome Parade + Transfer (Sector 7): $471
- Helicopter Ride for 25 to 30min with Transfer service: $300
- All Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande: $275
- TRANSFER VAN Rio de Janeiro x Búzios/Arraial/Cabo Frio/Angra: $272
- From Private Transfer to Vila do Abraão: $246
Is it cheaper to fly into Manchester or Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights to both Rio de Janeiro and Manchester 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 dayManchester £55Rio de Janeiro £16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manchester
For Manchester, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Pistachio LOVERS Italian Dinner Experience: $44
- Manchester Food Tour with a Local Guide: $94
- Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch: $95
- 3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch : $95
- Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $199
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.Manchester £30Rio de Janeiro £17
Tours and Activities in Manchester
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Manchester.
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.37
- Manchester City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.38
- Manchester’s Rebirth and Renewal: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- England's First Industrial City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Private Manchester Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt: $13
- Salford Quays Guided Walking Tour: $13
- Canal & River Cruise: $15
- City River Tour: $15
- LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour: $17
Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro
Here are a few actual costs in Rio de Janeiro for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ilha Grande Tour Full day - Rio de Janeiro by Rio Eco Trip: $105
- 10-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown: $260
- 14 - Guided Tour to Quadra Do Salgueiro with Samba Show: $75
- 15 - Guided Tour to Santa Marta Favela: $150
- 16 - Guided Tour to Favela da Rocinha: $75
- 19 - Guided Tour to the Museum of Tomorrow and Olympic Boulevard: $90
- 2 Days in Rio: Tijuca Forest & Two Brothers Hiking Tours: $276
- 2 hours Hang Gliding Paragliding Full Package experience in Rio : $177
- 21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch: $80
- 25 - Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: $80
- 27 -Guided Tour to Christ the Redeemer and City in Rio de Janeiro: $75
- 3 Hour Boat Tour in Rio de Janeiro: $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManchester £9.90Rio de Janeiro £9.64
Sample the Local Flavors in Manchester
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Manchester:
- Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $48
- Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars: $102
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 Manchester and Rio de Janeiro, we can see that Manchester is more expensive. And not only is Rio de Janeiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manchester 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 Manchester would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manchester 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 Manchester Expensive? and Is Rio de Janeiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manchester or Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Manchester. When comparing the sizes of Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Manchester or Rio de Janeiro in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manchester as well as Rio de Janeiro. Many travelers come to Manchester for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Manchester is generally much colder than Rio de Janeiroin January. Daily temperatures in Manchester average around 16°C (62°F), and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite rainy in Rio de Janeiro. Manchester usually gets less rain in July than Rio de Janeiroin January. Manchester gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryManchester 16°C (62°F)Rio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Rio de Janeiro in the Autumn?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Manchester are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Manchester in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Manchester is much colder than Rio de Janeiro in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manchester averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Rio de Janeiro. In October, Manchester usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiroin April. Manchester gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilManchester 11°C (52°F)Rio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Rio de Janeiro in the Winter?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Manchester during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Manchester for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Manchester can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Manchester is much colder than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manchester in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 21°C (70°F)in July.
Manchester usually gets more rain in January than Rio de Janeiroin July. Manchester gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyManchester 4°C (39°F)Rio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Rio de Janeiro in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manchester and Rio de Janeiro. The spring months attract visitors to Manchester because of the activities around the city.
In April, Manchester is generally much colder than Rio de Janeiroin October. Daily temperatures in Manchester average around 8°C (46°F), and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In April, Manchester usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiroin October. Manchester gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Rio de Janeiro receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberManchester 8°C (46°F)Rio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Rio de Janeiro and Manchester
| Manchester | Rio de Janeiro | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°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 | 11°C (52°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°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.