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Ultimate Guide to Start Airbnb in Brazil. Rules, Startup Cost, Profitability and Statistics.

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Quick Airbnb Statistics and Facts


All statistics below is collected and processed from Airbtics, unless specified otherwise. The observation period is between 2023 October to 2024 September.



  • There are 530,268 active listings in Brazil.
  • The city with the most number of Airbnb Listings in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro with 28,154.
  • The average occupancy rate of an Airbnb listing in Brazil is 58%.
  • A typical listing charges BRL194 per night excluding service charge and cleaning fees.
  • The average income of Airbnb host is BRL42,377 per listing per year.
  • Startup cost: It costs around BRL9,006 to start an Airbnb listing. The major costs are to furnish bedrooms and living room.


How to start an Airbnb in Brazil?



Short-term rental rules & regulations in Brazil


For regulations, refer to Responsible Airbnb Hosting in Brazil.



How much does it cost to start an Airbnb in Brazil?


Bedroom 1


In order for you to furnish a room like below, it'll cost you around BRL9,006 per bedroom.


bedroom
Mattress and bedframe Bedroom BRL1,277
Wardrobe Bedroom BRL1,022
Desk Bedroom BRL255
Desk chair Bedroom BRL127
Lighting Bedroom BRL255
Decorative Bedroom BRL255
Curtains Bedroom BRL127
Total Bedroom BRL3,321


Living room


For living room, it'll cost you around BRL12,672 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


livingroom
Sofa Living room BRL1,277
Dining table and chairs Living room BRL766
Coffee table Living room BRL127
Coffee machine Living room BRL255
Microwave Living room BRL255
Laundry Living room BRL1,277
Total Living room BRL3,960


Other costs


For living room, it'll cost you around BRL9,006 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


Finally, you need to budget for various supplies like towels. You may also need smart lock for self-checkin. This'll add another BRL1,724.

Towels Other BRL255
Pillows Other BRL255
Blankets Other BRL255
Smart lock Other BRL383
Security camera Other BRL255
Labour cost Other BRL319
Total Other BRL1,724


Total startup cost for 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms


Number of Bedrooms Total Furnishing Cost
1 Bd Startup Cost BRL9,006
2 Bd Startup Cost BRL12,672
3 Bd Startup Cost BRL15,994


Is it profitable to start an Airbnb in Brazil?


The average host in the UK earns BRL42,377 per year. Here are the 3 cities with the most number of Airbnb listings. See the full list of 7 cities here.


Rio de janeiro


  • Market Score: 7
  • Revenue: BRL63,568
  • Average Daily Rate: BRL306
  • Occupancy Rate: 57%
  • Regulations: Lenient


São paulo


  • Market Score: 6
  • Revenue: BRL48,248
  • Average Daily Rate: BRL214
  • Occupancy Rate: 62%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Salvador


  • Market Score: 5
  • Revenue: BRL39,536
  • Average Daily Rate: BRL204
  • Occupancy Rate: 52%
  • Regulations: Lenient




Useful resources


Here are some of the useful resources for you to get started.


Complete list of on-going host expenses: https://airbtics.com/complete-list-of-airbnb-host-expenses/