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Bill denominations of Brazilian Popular snacks are sold for as little as R$3,77 ($1.70) on street markets. Consider paying in cash when in a market, especially smaller street markets. Brazil’s official currency are “Reais”, abbreviated as “R$”. When writing out prices, Brazilians use commas instead of periods. R$30,50 The U.S. Dollar is currently 11% stronger in Brazil than in 2013. REPORTS ESTIMATE THAT PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO RISE AS MUCH AS 500% DURING THE COURSE OF THE WORLD CUP. U.S. FANS COULD SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS WHEN EATING, DRINKING AND SHOPPING BY FOLLOWING THE TIPS BELOW. CAIPIRINHA is the national cocktail of Brazil. It is most often made of sugar cane, hard liquor (most often Cachaça), lime, and crushed ice. In popular street markets, you can find caipirinhas for a bargain price of R$5,70 ($2.60). The same drink will cost you nearly R$33,75 ($15.20) in the more popular São Paulo hotels. vs. On average, coconut water costs R$5 ($2.25), however, when ordered at night clubs, the cost can easily double or triple. A beer in São Paulo costs anywhere from R$8 ($3.60) to R$23 ($10.36). Local Bohemia beer can cost as little as R$3,77 ($1.70). Prices vary from city to city. Pastel fried pastry Pipoca popcorn Cachorro-Quente hot-dog Bolos cakes Milho Verde corn-on-the-cob Acarajé pea fritters Pão de Queijo cheese bun Coxinha croquettes Reais is pronounced “Re-ice” or sometimes “Hay-ice”. Rio de Janeiro São Paulo Porto Alegre Curitiba Belo Horizonte Cuiabá Brasília Recife Salvador Natal Fortaleza Manaus Host Cities Most Expensive Cities U.S. soccer fans purchased more than 3x the number of World Cup tickets than any other country. São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are two of the world’s most expensive cities. WORLD CUP STADIUM LOCATIONS Travelers who exchange online at travelex.com get an extra R$228 ($103) for every $1,000 compared to 2013. SMART MONEY TIPS EATING IN BRAZIL DRINKING IN BRAZIL SPENDING IN BRAZIL Taxis hailed from the street are cash-only. Many travelers report difficulties using foreign cards in Brazilian ATMs. Bars and restaurants usually include a 10% service fee, but added tips are optional based on service level. Brazilians typically don’t tip their taxi drivers. Stadiums will only accept cash and VISA as forms of payment. ATM withdrawal limits on foreign cards are capped at R$300 ($135) per day. Brazil uses Chip & PIN, so make sure to have cash on hand if your card isn’t equipped with this technology. Imported beer can cost more. At local supermarkets, you can find packaged snacks for around R$1,10 ($.50), but stay away from buying them in your hotel as costs can double or triple. A portion of “escondidinho” typical Brazilian dish made with smashed potato and meat can range from R$20 - R$35 ($9.00 - $15.76) vs. ©2014 Travelex Currency Services Inc. (“Travelex”), a Delaware corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Rates and figures used herein are illustrative and rates for actual retail and online transactions will vary and are subject to change without notice. Travelex is not offering to enter into any transaction at the rates provided herein. Taxes and other fees may apply. Please refer to Travelex press release titled ‘Travelex Helps U.S. Soccer Fans Score Big Value in Brazil This Summer’ dated May 21, 2014 for more details. Pastel price differences in São Paulo Mercado Municipal Market R$9,32 ($4.20) Estádio do Pacaembu Market R$3,77 ($1.70)

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With U.S. soccer fans purchasing more than three times the number of 2014 World Cup tickets than any other visiting country,1 it is evident that the American contingent will be well-represented in Brazil when matches kick off next month. According to foreign exchange specialists Travelex, U.S. fans can save more than $470 on essentials by simply eating, drinking and staying at the right places while attending the World Cup. With tourists expected to see drastically inflated prices in Brazil, insight from Travelex's Grupo Confidence stores in Brazil reveals supporters of the U.S. national team can save big by planning ahead and uncovering hidden gems and local hotspots.

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Page 1: Travelex Brazil World Cup Infographic

Bill denominations of Brazilian

Popular snacks are sold for as little as R$3,77 ($1.70) on street markets. Consider paying in cash when in a market, especially smaller street markets.

Brazil’s official currency are “Reais”, abbreviated as “R$”.

When writing out prices, Brazilians use commas instead of periods. R$30,50

The U.S. Dollar is currently 11% stronger in Brazil than in 2013.

REPORTS ESTIMATE THAT PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO RISE AS MUCH AS 500% DURING THE COURSE OF THE WORLD CUP. U.S. FANS COULD SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS

WHEN EATING, DRINKING AND SHOPPING BY FOLLOWING THE TIPS BELOW.

CAIPIRINHA is the national cocktail of Brazil. It is most often made of sugar cane, hard liquor (most often Cachaça), lime, and crushed ice.

In popular street markets, you can find caipirinhas for a

bargain price of R$5,70 ($2.60).The same drink will cost you

nearly R$33,75 ($15.20) in the more popular

São Paulo hotels.

vs.

On average, coconut water costs R$5 ($2.25), however, when ordered at night clubs, the cost can easily double or triple.

A beer in São Paulo costs anywhere from R$8 ($3.60) to R$23 ($10.36).

Local Bohemia beer can cost as little as R$3,77 ($1.70). Prices vary from city to city.

Pastel fried pastry

Pipoca popcorn

Cachorro-Quente hot-dog

Boloscakes

Milho Verdecorn-on-the-cob

Acarajépea fritters

Pão de Queijocheese bun

Coxinhacroquettes

Reais is pronounced “Re-ice” or sometimes “Hay-ice”.

Rio de JaneiroSão Paulo

Porto AlegreCuritiba

Belo Horizonte

CuiabáBrasília

RecifeSalvador

NatalFortalezaManaus

Host CitiesMost Expensive Cities

U.S. soccer fans purchased more than 3x the number of World Cup tickets than any other country.

São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are two of the world’s most expensive cities.

WORLD CUP STADIUM LOCATIONS

Travelers who exchange online at travelex.com get an extra R$228 ($103) for every $1,000 compared to 2013.

SMART MONEY TIPS

EATING IN BRAZIL

DRINKING IN BRAZIL

SPENDING IN BRAZIL

Taxis hailed from the street are cash-only.

Many travelers report difficulties using foreign cards in Brazilian ATMs.

Bars and restaurants usually include a 10% service fee, but added tips are optional based on service level.

Brazilians typically don’t tip their taxi drivers.

Stadiums will only accept cash and VISA as forms of payment.

ATM withdrawal limits on foreign cards are capped at R$300 ($135) per day.

Brazil uses Chip & PIN, so make sure to have cash on hand if your card isn’t equipped with this technology.

Imported beer can cost

more.

At local supermarkets, you can find packaged snacks for around R$1,10 ($.50), but stay away from buying them in your hotel as costs can double or triple.

A portion of “escondidinho” –

typical Brazilian dish made with smashed potato and meat can

range from R$20 - R$35

($9.00 - $15.76)

vs.

©2014 Travelex Currency Services Inc. (“Travelex”), a Delaware corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Rates and figures used herein are illustrative and rates for actual retail and online transactions will vary and are subject to change without notice. Travelex is not offering to enter into any transaction at the rates provided herein. Taxes and other fees may apply. Please refer to Travelex press release titled ‘Travelex Helps U.S. Soccer Fans Score Big Value in Brazil This Summer’ dated May 21, 2014 for more details.

Pastel price differences in São Paulo

Mercado Municipal Market

R$9,32 ($4.20)

Estádio do Pacaembu Market

R$3,77 ($1.70)