A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Beirut vs. Sao Paulo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Beirut or Sao Paulo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Sao Paulo. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Beirut or Sao Paulo?

Beirut

Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.

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.


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Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Beirut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is $55. 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 Beirut and Sao Paulo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Beirut $1.26
    Sao Paulo $26
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Beirut $2.52
    Sao Paulo $52
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Sao Paulo

Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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.

Hotels in Beirut


Hotels in Sao Paulo


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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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Beirut $0.44
    Sao Paulo $5.17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $44
  • Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $44
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
  • Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
  • Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
  • Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
  • Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo

Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Viracopos Airport VCP to Poços de Caldas Thermal Arrival Transfer: $156
  • Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $111
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Sao Paulo APT-HTL(GRU): $67
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in São Paulo HTL-APT(GRU): $61
  • Transfer from Sao Paulo City Center to Guarulhos Airport: $35
  • Transfer from São Paulo to Port of Santos: $121
  • Transfer VCP airport Viracopos <> GRU airport / Sao Paulo city: $114
  • Transfer São Paulo City Center to Guarulhos Airport (GRU): $43
  • Transfer Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to São Paulo City Center: $39
  • Transfer GRU airport Guarulhos <> Sao Paulo / Hotel / CGH airport: $60
  • Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas <> Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $32
  • Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $209

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Sao Paulo?

Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Beirut 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Beirut $1.23
    Sao Paulo $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
  • Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
  • Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
  • Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142

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:

  • Authentic Brazilian Cooking Experience in SP: Feijoada & Moqueca: $189
  • Street Food Tour in São Paulo with a Local Guide: $232

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Beirut $0.26
    Sao Paulo $3.55

Tours and Activities in Beirut

For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
  • ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
  • ATV Adventure Half Day Guided Tour: $120
  • Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
  • Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
  • Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
  • Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $65
  • Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $33
  • Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
  • Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $85
  • Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
  • Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35

Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.

  • Private Tour on the Beaches of São Paulo - 8h: $249
  • 2 Hours Private São Paulo Museum of Modern Art Tour: $240
  • 3 Beaches Hiking Santo Amaro Island - Paradise Route Tour from São Paulo: $123
  • 3H CITY TOUR (pick up / delivery within Sao Paulo city limits): $149
  • 4-Hour Private Tour in Sao Paulo: $300
  • 4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions : $134
  • 5 Hour City Tour in São Paulo: $79
  • 5 Hour Private Guided Tour of São Paulo With Fruit Tasting: $130
  • 5 Hours Private Full Day City Tour in Sao Paulo: $228
  • 5-hour Pelé Private Tour: The King of Football : $162
  • 5-hour Private Street Art Tour Of São Paulo – The Coolest Urban Art Scenes: $176
  • 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup: $162

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Beirut $0.23
    Sao Paulo $3.09

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
  • Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
  • Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
  • Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
  • Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
  • Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
  • Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
  • Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
  • Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110

Sample the Local Flavors in Sao Paulo

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sao Paulo:

  • Wine Tour in São Roque by car - tour with local guides: $149
  • 4 Hours Pub Crawl in Vila Madalena: $150


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Sao Paulo, we can see that Sao Paulo is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Sao Paulo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sao Paulo than you might in Beirut.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Beirut or Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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 Beirut or Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Beirut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Beirut or Sao Paulo in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Sao Paulo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Also, most visitors come to Sao Paulo for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Sao Paulo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.

Sao Paulo receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin January. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, October to March is the rainy season in Sao Paulo.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Beirut 27°C (81°F) 
    Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Sao Paulo. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Sao Paulo because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.

In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Sao Pauloin April. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

Beirut usually gets more rain in October than Sao Pauloin April. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, June to August in Sao Paulo is the dry season.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Beirut 25°C (77°F) 
    Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Sao Paulo in the Winter?

Both Sao Paulo and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Sao Paulo this time of year.

Beirut is cooler than Sao Paulo in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.

It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin July. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Sao Paulo is June to August.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Beirut 13°C (55°F) 
    Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Sao Paulo in the Spring?

Both Sao Paulo and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Sao Paulo for the activities around the city.

In the spring, Beirut is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 21°C (70°F)in October.

Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Sao Pauloin October. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March is the rainy season in Sao Paulo.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Beirut 17°C (63°F) 
    Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)

Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Beirut

Beirut Sao Paulo
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 25°C (77°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Mar 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Apr 17°C (63°F) 50 mm (2 in) 22°C (72°F) 50 mm (2 in)
May 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Nov 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in) 23°C (73°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 24°C (75°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)