Money and Prices
The Brazilian currency is the real (pronounced "hey-al"), plural reais (pronounced "hey-ice"). It's written as R$ and is made up of one hundred centavos, written c. Notes, all the same size but different colours, are for 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 reais; coins are 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos and 1 real. Coins are irritatingly similar, and have to be scrutinized closely to tell them apart. The cost of living in Brazil is higher than in most other parts of South America (Argentina excepted) but lower than in the Plano Real era. Some things, fortunately, are still cheap by European and North American price levels, particularly budget and mid-range hotels, most foodstuffs (including eating out in most restaurants), clothes and bus travel. Other things are more expensive: plane tickets (unless part of an air pass), film, sun cream and anything electrical. One hangover from hyperinflation is that prices are still not quite standardized from place to place, and you can still find bargains if you have the time and patience to shop around. All the same, Brazil is very much a viable destination for the budget traveller, especially in urban areas. The cheapness of food and budget hotels - and the fact that the best attractions, like the beaches, are free - still makes it possible to have a very good time for under $50 a day. Staying in good hotels, travelling by comfortable buses and not stinting on the extras will cost you from around $100 a day
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