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Is Florianopolis expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
Florianópolis is mid-priced for Brazil: more expensive than many Brazilian cities in summer, but good value for seafood and cheap to get around by Uber. A budget day is about R$200 per person, mid-range about R$510 and comfort about R$1,220; rooms in January, February and at Carnival can cost double.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | R$80 | R$220 | R$600 |
| Food & drink | R$80 | R$160 | R$320 |
| Sights & tickets | R$20 | R$60 | R$150 |
| Local transport | R$20 | R$70 | R$150 |
| Per person, per day | R$200 | R$510 | R$1,220 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Florianopolis day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| A dozen oysters in Santo Antônio de Lisboa | about R$40–70 |
| Beach lunch | R$50–90 |
| Seafood dinner | R$100–200 per person |
| Local bus ride | about R$6–7 |
| Uber across the island | about R$25–70 |
| Sandboard rental at Joaquina | about R$30–50 an hour |
| Boat to Ilha do Campeche, return | about R$100–150 |
| Car rental | about R$120–250 a day |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
Accommodation is the main cost, especially from late December to Carnival, when prices rise sharply and minimum stays are common. Food is good value, with Brazil's cheapest fresh oysters, though beach-club and Jurerê prices are high. Transport is affordable by Uber, but traffic in high summer adds time. Most beaches and trails are free; boat trips are the main paid extras.
When it is cheaper
March, April and November are warm and noticeably cheaper than January and February, and winter, from June to August, has the lowest prices.
How to spend less
- Visit in March, April or November rather than January and February.
- Stay in Lagoa da Conceição or Barra da Lagoa hostels.
- Eat oysters where they are farmed, in Santo Antônio de Lisboa or Ribeirão da Ilha.
- Use buses between terminals for longer trips if you are not in a hurry.
- Rent a car for one or two days only.
- Order the prato feito at local lunch places.
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Common questions
Is Florianópolis expensive?
Moderately; it is expensive in January, February and at Carnival, but good value the rest of the year.
How much does a day in Florianópolis cost?
About R$200 per person on a budget, R$510 mid-range and R$1,220 in comfort.
How much are oysters?
About R$40–70 a dozen in Santo Antônio de Lisboa.