Football Kingdom: Brazil

Brazil

Brazil's overall consumption level is not high, but prices in big cities and tourist areas can beat many developed countries. The relatively low cost of living for local people is closely related to the high tariffs on imported goods. Now that you are in Brazil, try to choose local specialties to satisfy your appetite, they are cheap and affordable.

The currency in circulation in Brazil is the Brazilian Real, with the currency code BRL. The denominations of banknotes are divided into 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, and 2. Coins are divided into 1, 50 cents, 25 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents.

Special reminder: If you encounter the Carnival Parade, the shops along the street will be closed, including most mainstream banks and ATMs (because they are all on the main streets).

Friends who are going to Brazil during this period, remember to contact Sydney Currency Services to exchange cash in advance, just in case.

Coffee – 7 reals (Regular Cappuccino)

Bottled water – R$ 4 (330ml small bottle)

Beer – R$15 (330ml can)

Lunch – 20 reais (black beans and rice set)

Dinner – 120 reais (appetizer, main course, wine and dessert in a five-star hotel restaurant)

Taxi – 80 reais (international airport to São Paulo city center)

Big Mac Set – 30 reais (cheap and affordable)

Economy – $80 per person per day (brunch snacks, dinner in a regular restaurant, public transport and free attractions)

Normal – AUD 140 per person per day (breakfast snacks, lunch and dinner in regular restaurants, taxi fare and climbing fee to Mount Jesus)

Deluxe – AUD 200 per person per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner at ordinary restaurant, taxi fare and helicopter ride to Issoul Falls)

Disclaimer: The above information is for reference only. Sydney Currency Services summarizes the "average daily consumption price" information through the Internet and has been committed to ensuring the authenticity and accuracy of the information. Specific prices, services and specific information may change and cause deviations. "Travel budget per person" is an estimate and does not include air tickets and accommodation costs. Actual expenditures may vary depending on the consumption location, time, and specific content. Sydney Currency Services does not assume any responsibility or loss arising from the discrepancy between the above information and the actual situation.

The land of feasting

An Internet joke once said: When life gets better, you can buy whatever you want and eat whatever you want. When you have money, buy two lunches, eat one, and pack one. Today's Brazil is such a country where people can't help but feast.

The most famous one is the national dish - Brazilian barbecue.

It is said that it originated in Brazil, where there are more cattle than people, and the making process of barbecue is simple.

Fresh beef with the only seasoning - coarse salt. One bite, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with original flavor. In Brazil, barbecue is indispensable no matter whether you are partying, celebrating a festival, or having a dinner together. Relatives and friends gathered around the fragrant barbecue plate, drank wine, and danced to the music from time to time. The Brazilian way of life is so comfortable.

As for tourists visiting Brazil, it is definitely not a "good man" not to eat an authentic barbecue. Enthusiastic Brazilians have prepared their own unique way of eating - buffet and kilo rice.

Buffet—This is the crowd favorite way to grill Brazilian barbecue. Each table has a sign, put the green side up, Sim Por Favor (please continue) , the waiter will continuously present a variety of kebabs for you to choose from; put With the red side facing up, Não Obrigado (no thank you) , the waiter will know that the guest is full and will not bother him again. The restaurant also has a rich fruit and salad bar, so remember to get what you need. By the way, remember to try the "Grilled Pineapple" , it's often in short supply and you have to grab it.

Kilogram Rice——This is a unique restaurant in Brazil, its characteristic is fast. All food is served by the self-service, then put on the scale and paid according to the weight. Not only does it avoid the dilemma of not being able to understand the Portuguese menu, but it also allows you to mix different foods according to your own preferences, which is a great way to kill two birds with one stone. Just letting everyone know how many kilograms of food you actually eat in one meal, some people may not be happy. Remember that the prices on the plates are the same, do you know what food you should get?

Safety first or safety first

Whether you are an avid fan who is about to make a pilgrimage to the "Kingdom of Football",

Still looking forward to experiencing the fans of Monte Cristo in the movie scene.

Whether you are a literary young man who follows Wong Kar-Wai in thinking,

Or an adventure traveler who dreams of exploring deep into the Amazon rainforest.

Brazil's security issues are topics that have to be mentioned.

Many people’s first reaction when they hear that their friends are about to travel to Brazil is: You are so brave, it’s a mess there.

In fact, whether it is beautiful Sao Paulo or hot Rio de Janeiro, most crime cases occur around the slums. The emergence of slums is accompanied by various historical reasons. The so-called "slums" are actually what we call "shantytowns". The people living today are not all the gangsters and drug dealers shown in the movie "City of God", but most of them are ordinary people struggling to survive.

Take Rio, for example, there is no clear dividing line between the rich area and the slum area. It may be on both sides of a certain street, or up and down a certain hillside. Since the Brazilian government sent the army and police to drive out gangs and drug dealers in the slums in 2009, police patrols and tourists can be seen everywhere.

Therefore, although Brazil cannot be said to be the safest country in the world, it generally meets safe travel standards.

Friends who decide to travel to Brazil should just listen to the warnings of the locals before going out and stay vigilant at all times. Don’t even think about going to experience the slums with high crime rates. In most cases, it’s not really that different from Australia. Try not to walk alone at night. After enjoying the nightlife in South America, please call an Uber or a taxi to return to the hotel, even if it is only a 10-minute walk. (Eh? Why do these words sound familiar? It seems like I have heard them somewhere...)

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