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

  • 2. How much will the Organization of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games cost and who will fund it?


    The Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016 is in charge of Games planning and operation. For that, the Organizing Committee relies on a budget of R$ 5,6 billion that was approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The organizing Committee intends to have the full budget funded by private organizations, but the three levels of government – federal, state and municipal - have assured to the IOC that they will cover any funding need the Organizing Committee may face.

    The organizing Committee is not responsible for any works. The cost of venue and infrastructure works, adding up to R$ 23.2 billion, will be managed by the three government levels.