Salvador budget varies by standing. Reference budget of €85 per person per day corresponds to a comfortable 3* hotel stay in Barra or Pelourinho. Accommodation (40-50% of budget): pousadas €40-80/night (Pousada Estrela do Mar Rio Vermelho, Hotel Solar dos Romeiros Pelourinho), 3* hotels €70-120/night (Mercure Salvador), 4* hotels €130-200/night (Pestana Convento do Carmo €250-400 historic luxury in a 17th century former convent, Hotel Casa do Amarelindo €100-180 Pelourinho boutique), 5* hotels €200-400/night (Wish Hotel da Bahia, Pestana Bahia Lodge), ultra-luxury Pelourinho Pestana €350-600. Food (15-20% of budget): per kilo €10-15/meal, lanchonete €5-10/meal, Bahian restaurant €25-40/meal (moqueca €25-40, acarajé €5-8 each), gourmet €50-90/meal (Casa de Tereza, Origem, Soho). Activities (15-20%): guided Pelourinho visit €20-40/person, Igreja de São Francisco €5, capoeira €15-30/initiation hour, Olodum €10-25/evening, Praia do Forte excursion €40-60, Morro de São Paulo €50-70 return catamaran, Cachoeira €50-80. Transport (10-15%): Uber €5-15/ride, metro 5 BRL (efficient by day), airport shuttle €15-25, bus 5 BRL (avoid evening and certain neighbourhoods).
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