A Travel Price Comparison for Brazil Salvador vs. Rio de Janeiro for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Salvador Prices
  Rio de Janeiro Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Salvador $34
  Rio de Janeiro $79

The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $34, while the average daily cost in Rio de Janeiro is $79. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Salvador and Rio de Janeiro in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Salvador $18
  Rio de Janeiro $50
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Salvador $36
  Rio de Janeiro $100

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Salvador $4.62
  Rio de Janeiro $6.12

Typical Local Transportation prices in Salvador

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:

• Bus from Airport
  $1.13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:

• Grand Palladium Imbassai Private Transfer 4 to 12 Pax: $114
• Iberostar Praia do Forte or Bahia Private Transfer 4 to 12 Pax: $107
• Ivan Bahia, Private Transfer Lençois (Chapada Diamantina) to / from Salvador BA: $280
• Morro de São Paulo Shared Transfer From/To Salvador: $100
• Praia do Forte Private Transfer From Salvador: $103
• Praia do Forte Shared Transfer From Salvador: $43
• Private Airport Round-Trip Transfer: Salvador de Bahia Airport to Salvador City: $62
• Private Airport Transfer: Salvador Int. Airport (SSA) to Salvador de Bahia: $21
• Private Airport Transfer: from Salvador de Bahia to Salvador Int. Airport (SSA): $21
• Private Arrival Transfer from Salvador de Bahia Airport to Salvador City: $31
• Private Departure Transfer from Salvador City to Salvador de Bahia Airport: $31
• Private One Way Airport Transfer - Morro de São Paulo: $366

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
  $2.81

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rio de Janeiro

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro:

• ARMORED Airport Transfer - Rio de Janeiro (COVID-19 Prepared): $387
• All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Churrascaria in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer: $55
• Angra dos Reis Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro: $115
• Angra dos Reis Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $61
• AquaRio Aquarium Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer: $58
• Armação dos Búzios: Shared/Private Transfer to/from Rio: $29
• Arraial do Cabo Private Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $115
• Arraial do Cabo Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $52
• Arrival Private Transfer GIG or SDU Airport to Rio City by Minivan: $144
• Arrival Private Transfer Galeão Airport GIG to Rio City by Business Car: $135
• Arrival Private Transfer Galeão Airport GIG to Rio City by Luxury Van: $98
• Arrival Private Transfer Rio Airport to Buzios or Cabo Frio by Minivan: $428

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

Prices for flights to both Rio de Janeiro and Salvador 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
  Salvador $9.88
  Rio de Janeiro $15

Typical Food prices in Salvador

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:

• Dinner for 2
  $1.31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.

• Pelourinho By Night - Dinner & Show: $70
• Pelourinho By Night With Folkloric Show and Dinner: $80
• Private Tour to Cultural Show and Dinner in Salvador: $80
• Baiana Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch: $85
• Private Cooking Experience in Salvador: $100
• Bahia By Night: Dinner and Folkloric show: $114
• Bahia By Night Dinner and Dance Show Ticket: $135

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
  $0.56
• Corn on the Cob
  $0.75
• 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.

• Food Tour Rio de Janeiro: $30
• Cooking Class for Cacao Lovers: $51
• Feijoada Food Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Hotel pick-up and drop-off: $55
• Plant-based Brazilian Flavours Cooking Class: $56
• Dinner & Rio Scenarium Nightclub Admission with Transfer: $60
• Private Tour in Rio Scenarium with Dinner: $65
• Skip the line: Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option: $70
• Dinner and Brazilian Music Show in Rio Scenarium: $70
• Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar: $72
• Small-Group Boozy 7-Recipe Brazilian Cooking Class: $75
• Food Tour Experience in Rio de Janeiro (Small Groups or Private): $80
• Samba Show Ginga Tropical with Optional Dinner: $86

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Salvador $4.36
  Rio de Janeiro $17

Tours and Activities in Salvador

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

• Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova Guided Tour Including Entrance Ticket: $9.53
• Discover the Ancient Deities of Brazil's Candomblé (Online Experience): $15
• Salvador Panoramic City Tour: $21
• Salvador Historical City Center Tour: $21
• Panoramic Salvador Half Day City Tour: $25
• Historical Salvador City Tour: $25
• Shared Salvador City Tour: $27
• Half Day Historical City Tour (Private): $28
• Historic City Tour in Salvador: $33
• Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour: $37
• Schooner Tour to Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica from Salvador: $37
• Half Day Panoramic City Tour in Salvador, Brazil: $40

Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro

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

• Rio Line Panoramic City Tour - Boulevard Route: $10
• Inside Rio Photography Walking Tour: $10
• Hiking Tour to Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Stone): $12
• Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School: $16
• Rocinha Lucky Tour: $16
• Rio Street Art Experience 2 Hours: $19
• Christ the Redeemer and Escadaria Selarón Half-Day Tour: $19
• 2 Hour Vidigal Favela Tour Discovery the Most Laidback Favela: $19
• Rio: Christ the Redeemer Official Ticket with Van Transport: $20
• Historical Downtown and Lapa - Walking Tour: $20
• Favela Tour -The path of Michael Jackson in Rio: $20
• Rio: Christ the Redeemer Official Ticket by Cog Train: $25

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Salvador $5.83
  Rio de Janeiro $9.28

Typical Alcohol prices in Salvador

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:

• Beers for 2
  $1.31

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 Rio de Janeiro: $11
• Pub Crawl in Lapa: $19
• Skip the line: Ipanema Pub Crawl: $28
• Beautiful Imperial Petropolis City Tour Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery: $34
• Rio By Night Tour: Pub Crawl Experiencing Music, Dancing, Drinks & Local Culture: $105
• Petrópolis City and Brewery Bohemia Tour - Best of Rio's Mountains: $135
• Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour: $160