Which place is cheaper, Rio de Janeiro or Perth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Perth 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 Perth and Rio de Janeiro can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Perth or Rio de Janeiro?
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
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 Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, 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 dayPerth $133Rio de Janeiro $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $133, while the average daily cost in Rio de Janeiro is $106. 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 Perth and Rio de Janeiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPerth $76Rio de Janeiro $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPerth $152Rio de Janeiro $134
Compare Hotels in Perth and Rio de Janeiro
Looking for a hotel in Perth 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: Perth Hotel Prices and Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Perth $25Rio de Janeiro $8.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $258
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Business Car: $76
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
- Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
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$2.96
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 Perth or Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights to both Rio de Janeiro and Perth 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 dayPerth $36Rio de Janeiro $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth: $79
- American BBQ Food Tour: $79
- Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $112
- Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
- Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $116
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
- Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $159
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$0.59
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Corn on the Cob$0.79
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Hamburger$0.99
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.Perth $14Rio de Janeiro $22
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.77
- City Exploration Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Skip the Line: Perth Video Game Console Museum Ticket: $12
- Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $16
- Fabulous Fremantle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $18
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $21
- AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia Entry Tickets: $22
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 dayPerth $7.54Rio de Janeiro $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $63
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $63
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $65
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $76
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $89
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery: $129
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 Perth and Rio de Janeiro, we can see that Perth is more expensive. And not only is Rio de Janeiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Perth is in Pacific 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive? and Is Rio de Janeiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Perth or Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Perth 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 Perth or Rio de Janeiro?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Perth or Rio de Janeiro in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Perth as well as Rio de Janeiro. Many travelers come to Perth for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In January, Perth is generally around the same temperature as Rio de Janeiro. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 25°C (76°F), and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite rainy in Rio de Janeiro. Perth usually gets less rain in January than Rio de Janeiro. Perth gets 7 mm (0.3 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 JanuaryPerth 25°C (76°F)Rio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Perth or Rio de Janeiro in the Autumn?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Perth in the autumn for the shopping scene.
Perth is cooler than Rio de Janeiro in the autumn. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 19°C (67°F) in April, and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Rio de Janeiro. In April, Perth usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiro. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilPerth 19°C (67°F)Rio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Perth or Rio de Janeiro in the Winter?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Perth during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Perth for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Perth is much colder than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the winter temperatures in Perth in July average around 13°C (55°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Perth. Perth usually gets more rain in July than Rio de Janeiro. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 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 JulyPerth 13°C (55°F)Rio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Perth or Rio de Janeiro in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Rio de Janeiro. The spring months attract visitors to Perth because of the beaches.
In October, Perth is generally cooler than Rio de Janeiro. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 17°C (62°F), and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In October, Perth usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiro. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 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 OctoberPerth 17°C (62°F)Rio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Rio de Janeiro and Perth
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
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