The Frequently Asked Questions section was created to clarify, in an easy way, the main subjects concerning the Rio 2016 Games. Here, you will know more about themes related to the Rio 2016 project, who is charge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, what is the role of the Organising Committee and governments in the event’s preparation and much more!
  • 1. How much did Rio’s bid cost and who funded it?

    Phase I – Applicant City: R$ 9.106.905,02

    RevenueFederal GovernmentState GovernmentTOTAL
    Public Funds3,022,097.883,279,984.986,302,082.86
     Donations by individualsTOTAL
    Private Funds2,804,822.162,804,822.16
    GENERAL TOTAL9,106,905.02


    Phase II – Candidate City: R$ 80,995,946.63

    RevenuePublic funds Private fundsGENERAL TOTAL
    Federal government47,402,531.75Instituto EBX13,000,000.00 
    State government3,617,556.00Eike Bastista10,000,000.00 
    Municipal government4,995,620.93Bradesco S/A3,500,000.00 
      Odebrecht S/A3,300,000.00 
      Embratel S/A3,000,000.00 
      TAM*1,233,726.00 
    TOTAL56,015,708.68 34,033,726.0090,049,434.68

    * TAM contributed with R$ 1,233,726.00 in the form of discounts in air tickets
    NOTE: The residual balance was used to fund the first months of operation of Rio 2016 Organizing Committee