Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Belfast?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belfast or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Belfast or Sao Paulo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Belfast or Sao Paulo?
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. It has a population of about 270,000 and almost 500,000 in the metropolitan area. It's located on the mouth of the River Lagan and is set between many low hills that rise up around it.
One of the most famous, and tragic times in Belfast's history is referred to as "The Troubles." During this time, between 1969 and 1997, there were many bomb and gun attacks throughout the city. This left many areas as essentially no-go zones. Neighborhoods became completely lawless do to the lack of security and the damage is still visible today in some areas. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was signed and much of the politically motivated violence ended. The city actually received praise recently as the safest city in the UK based on crime rate. Tourism is growing and many visitors enjoy seeing this less popular travel destination. The city has a lot of character and will give you an interesting take on Irish and British history.
Belfast has a temperate climate and temperature and precipitation have little variation throughout the year. The climate is influenced by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than many cities that are found at the same latitude. Rain is common with precipitation falling an average of 157 days a year. Snow is much less common, although it does happen about ten days a year. The warmest days during the summer may reach a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the coldest days have lows that drop just below freezing.
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 Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, 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 dayBelfast £133Sao Paulo £42
The average daily cost (per person) in Belfast is £133, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is £42. 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 Belfast and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelfast £68Sao Paulo £24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelfast £136Sao Paulo £48
Compare Hotels in Belfast and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Belfast 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: Belfast Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belfast £14Sao Paulo £4.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belfast
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belfast:
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin Airport: $294
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Derrylin: $269
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bellanaleck: $269
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinawley: $264
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kesh: $264
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lisnarick: $259
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ballycassidy: $257
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Irvinestown: $252
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Castlederg: $248
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ballinamallard: $248
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Newtownbutler: $236
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Strabane : $227
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo City - Sao Paulo Airport (GRU): $22
- Private One Way Airport Transfer Sao Paulo to and from Sao Paulo: $27
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo hotels to Santos Cruise Port: $32
- Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas <> Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $36
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo City Center to Guarulhos Airport: $36
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo hotels to Campinas Airport (VCP) - Departure Transfer: $38
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo hotels - Arrival Transfer: $38
- Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo - Private Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $38
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Belfast or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Belfast 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 dayBelfast £51Sao Paulo £12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belfast
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belfast.
- Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour: $82
- Belfast Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $108
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.Belfast £18Sao Paulo £3.23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Belfast
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Belfast are as follows:
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Movie Tickets£8.00
Tours and Activities in Belfast
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belfast are as follows:
- Belfast A Music and StreetArt Experience. Small Gr Walking Tour : $25
- Belfast The Troubles cab tour Adventure 2hrs personal guide : $113
- Historical Private Tour in Belfast : $76
- (Small Group) Shore Tour from Giant's Causeway and Belfast Day Trip: $147
- 2 hour Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast: $70
- 2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour: $93
- 3 Hour extended Murals Tour: $102
- 4 Hours Private Guided Belfast City Tour: $254
- A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour : $28
- Antrim Coast Carrickfergus and Gobbins Cliff Experience: $439
- Award winners Express 2 hrs Black Taxi tours and Mural Taxi Tour: $159
- Belfast Famous Black taxi political mural peace wall tour 2 hour: $126
Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.
- Downtown São Paulo's Epic History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- São Paulo (Ibirapuera) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- São Paulo Paulista Avenue City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.89
- Walking Tour Historic Center in São Paulo: $13
- Discover Sao Paulo History Guided Tour: $27
- Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo : $35
- Night Walking Tour through the Bars of Augusta street: $35
- Breakfast Tour in Bom Retiro: $43
- São Paulo: 2 Hours - Liberdade "Street Food" Tour: $54
- City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day: $64
- Bixiga Walking Tour: $67
- Sao Paulo Culture Walking Tour: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelfast £7.86Sao Paulo £2.81
Sample the Local Flavors in Belfast
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Belfast:
- Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks: $15
- Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers: $32
- Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour: $69
- VIP Skip-the Line Titanic Museum and Distillery Tasting Tour: $119
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 Belfast and Sao Paulo, we can see that Belfast is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belfast is in Europe 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 Belfast would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belfast 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 Belfast Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belfast or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Belfast. When comparing the sizes of Belfast 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 Belfast or Sao Paulo?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Sao Paulo is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Belfast has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Belfast or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Belfast as well as Sao Paulo. The summer months attract visitors to Belfast because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belfast is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin January. Daily temperatures in Belfast average around 15°C (59°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite rainy in Sao Paulo. Belfast usually gets less rain in July than Sao Pauloin January. Belfast gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBelfast 15°C (59°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
Both Sao Paulo and Belfast are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Belfast this time of year.
Belfast is much colder than Sao Paulo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 9°C (48°F) in October, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in April.
In October, Belfast usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin April. Belfast gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBelfast 9°C (48°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
Both Sao Paulo and Belfast during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Belfast for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Belfast. In the winter, Belfast is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belfast in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 19°C (66°F)in July.
Belfast usually gets more rain in January than Sao Pauloin July. Belfast gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBelfast 4°C (39°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belfast and Sao Paulo. Many visitors come to Belfast in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Belfast is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin October. Daily temperatures in Belfast average around 8°C (46°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In April, Belfast usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin October. Belfast gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBelfast 8°C (46°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Belfast
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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