Which place is cheaper, Rio de Janeiro or Seville?
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Should you visit Seville or Rio de Janeiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Seville and Rio de Janeiro. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Seville or Rio de Janeiro?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
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 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, 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 daySeville €125Rio de Janeiro €98
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Rio de Janeiro is €98. 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 Seville and Rio de Janeiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Rio de Janeiro €62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Rio de Janeiro €124
Compare Hotels in Seville and Rio de Janeiro
Looking for a hotel in Seville 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Rio de Janeiro €7.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Monte Gordo to Seville: $215
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $97
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car: $60
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $343
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $386
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $398
- Granada: Full-Day Trip from Seville with Transfers: $173
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $93
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $93
- Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $57
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€2.73
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 Seville or Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights to both Rio de Janeiro and Seville 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 daySeville €37Rio de Janeiro €19
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
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€0.55
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Corn on the Cob€0.73
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Hamburger€0.91
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.Seville €29Rio de Janeiro €20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.08
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.23
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.23
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.28
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.37
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.63
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.45
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 daySeville €10Rio de Janeiro €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
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 Seville and Rio de Janeiro, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Rio de Janeiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Rio de Janeiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Seville or Rio de Janeiro in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seville as well as Rio de Janeiro. Most visitors come to Seville for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Seville is around the same temperature as Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seville in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 26°C (79°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Rio de Janeiro. Seville usually gets less rain in July than Rio de Janeiroin January. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 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 JanuarySeville 27°C (81°F)Rio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Seville or Rio de Janeiro in the Autumn?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Seville because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Seville is generally cooler than Rio de Janeiroin April. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 20°C (67°F), and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Rio de Janeiro. In October, Seville usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiroin April. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 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 AprilSeville 20°C (67°F)Rio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Seville or Rio de Janeiro in the Winter?
Both Rio de Janeiro and Seville during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
Seville is much colder than Rio de Janeiro in the winter. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Rio de Janeiro fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in July.
Seville usually gets more rain in January than Rio de Janeiroin July. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 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 JulySeville 11°C (51°F)Rio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Seville or Rio de Janeiro in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Rio de Janeiro. Many travelers come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Seville is cooler than Rio de Janeiro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seville in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Rio de Janeiro averages at about 23°C (73°F)in October.
In April, Seville usually receives less rain than Rio de Janeiroin October. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 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 OctoberSeville 16°C (61°F)Rio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Rio de Janeiro and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
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