Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Auckland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Auckland or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Sao Paulo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Sao Paulo?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
Sao Paulo
With a population of around 11 million, and 20 million in the metropolitan area, Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil. It's also one of the wealthiest cities in the southern hemisphere, although you don't have to look far to see the income disparities and inequalities that exist. The city is diverse and culturally rich, with excellent food, music, and entertainment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Brazil, and The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $141Sao Paulo $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $141, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is $53. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Auckland and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $89Sao Paulo $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $178Sao Paulo $60
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Auckland or Sao Paulo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Auckland Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $16Sao Paulo $5.96
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.62
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Auckland Airport (AKL): Private Transfer to Downtown hotels: $353
- Auckland Airport (AKL): Transfer to North Shore hotels: $327
- From One-Way Transfer to Rotorua w/ Hobbiton Tour: $180
- Auckland's Point to Point Transfers : $151
- Private Transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga Port: $145
- Auckland Cruise/Wharf & Airport Transfers : $145
- Private Luxury Transfers from Auckland Airport TO Auckland Hotels: $145
- Luxury Airport transfers in Auckland : $139
- Luxury Airport Transfers Auckland : $133
- Auckland Airport Transfers: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Luxury Car: $130
- Auckland Airport Arrival Transfer to North Shore or Henderson: $121
- Auckland City to Auckland Airport transfers : $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- airport transfer: $113
- Viracopos Airport VCP to Poços de Caldas Thermal Arrival Transfer: $80
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $38
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-RoundTrip Transfer: $77
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $38
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in São Paulo HTL-APT(GRU): $61
- Transfer from São Paulo to Port of Santos: $139
- Transfer GRU airport Guarulhos <> Sao Paulo / Hotel / CGH airport: $64
- Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas <> Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $36
- Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo hotels to Campinas Airport (VCP) - Departure Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo Airport to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Auckland change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAuckland $27Sao Paulo $15
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland Harbour 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Welcome Drink: $90
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $90
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $105
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sao Paulo
For Sao Paulo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Traditional Brazilian or Paulistano Cooking Class with a Chef: $130
- Authentic Brazilian Cooking Experience in SP: Feijoada & Moqueca: $189
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $28Sao Paulo $4.08
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$121
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour to Lucas Creek Waterfall: $66
- 4 Hours Private Tour in Auckland : $241
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $127
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $112
- All Auckland City Hotels to Cruise Ship / Port: $48
- America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $114
- Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour small group : $115
- Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour: $66
- Auckland City & West Coast Luxury Tour: $207
- Auckland City Highlights Experience - Fully Guided Small Group Day Tour: $196
- Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour: $95
- Auckland City Highlights and Hidden Gems Half Day Tour: $109
Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.
- 2 Hours Private São Paulo Museum of Modern Art Tour: $240
- 3 Beaches Hiking Santo Amaro Island - Paradise Route Tour from São Paulo: $125
- 3H CITY TOUR (pick up / delivery within Sao Paulo city limits): $151
- 4-Hour Private Tour in Sao Paulo: $300
- 4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions : $134
- 4WD One Day Tour visiting Water Fall and the Big Stone from Sao Paulo: $260
- 5 Hour City Tour in São Paulo: $91
- 5-hour Pelé Private Tour: The King of Football : $162
- 5-hour Private Street Art Tour Of São Paulo – The Coolest Urban Art Scenes: $174
- 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup: $162
- 5-hour private tour in São Paulo (departures from hotels and airport): $155
- 5h City Tour (pick up & delivery within SaoPaulo city): $249
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $14Sao Paulo $3.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $93
- Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland: $106
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $132
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $150
- Waiheke Island: Tour with Wine Tastings and Restaurant Lunch: $150
- From Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $153
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $171
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch: $172
- Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $178
- Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $196
Sample the Local Flavors in Sao Paulo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sao Paulo:
- São Paulo Nightlife: Pub Crawl in the City that Never Sleeps!: $49
- Half Day Private Wine Tour from São Roque: $54
- Wine Tour in São Roque by car - tour with local guides: $98
- 4 Hours Pub Crawl in Vila Madalena: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Sao Paulo, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific and Sao Paulo is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Sao Paulo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sao Paulo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Sao Paulo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Auckland Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Auckland and Sao Paulo, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Auckland or Sao Paulo?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Auckland or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Sao Paulo. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
In the summer, Auckland is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Auckland in January average around 20°C (68°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 25°C (77°F).
Sao Paulo receives a lot of rain in the summer. In January, Auckland usually receives less rain than Sao Paulo. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryAuckland 20°C (68°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Sao Paulo. Many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In April, Auckland is generally cooler than Sao Paulo. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 16°C (61°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Auckland usually gets more rain in April than Sao Paulo. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilAuckland 16°C (61°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
Both Sao Paulo and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Auckland is much colder than Sao Paulo in the winter. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite rainy in Auckland. In July, Auckland usually receives more rain than Sao Paulo. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyAuckland 11°C (52°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
Both Sao Paulo and Auckland during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Auckland is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Auckland in October average around 14°C (58°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 21°C (70°F).
Auckland usually gets less rain in October than Sao Paulo. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberAuckland 14°C (58°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Auckland
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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