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

Should you visit Belgrade or Sao Paulo?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Sao Paulo can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Belgrade or Sao Paulo?

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

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 Adventure Tours to Serbia, The Best Cultural Tours in Serbia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Brazil, and The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil.


Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Belgrade?

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 Belgrade is $51, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is $54. 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 Belgrade and Sao Paulo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Sao Paulo $26
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Sao Paulo $52
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Sao Paulo

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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 Belgrade


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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.51
    Sao Paulo $5.06

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $317
  • Private Transfer Belgrade to Sarajevo: $298
  • Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $243
  • Private Transfer from Anywhere in Belgrade to Zlatibor: $242
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Subotica: $238
  • Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $212
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Kragujevac: $201
  • From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $190
  • Transfer service to Kopaonik from Belgrade Airport or hotel: $169
  • Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $166
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $152
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $143

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 Transfer from Sao Paulo to São Paulo Airport: $26
  • Private Transfer Sao Paulo Airport GRU to Sao Paulo City: $27
  • Private Transfer from Sao Paulo hotels to Santos Cruise Port: $31
  • Transfer from Sao Paulo City Center to Guarulhos Airport: $35
  • Sao Paulo hotels to Campinas Airport (VCP) - Departure Transfer: $38
  • Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $38
  • Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $38
  • Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $38
  • Transfer Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to São Paulo City Center: $40
  • Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $43
  • Transfer São Paulo City Center to Guarulhos Airport (GRU): $44

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Sao Paulo?

Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Belgrade 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
    Belgrade $16
    Sao Paulo $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.

  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $64
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $74
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $74
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $75

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:

  • Traditional Paulistano or Brazilian Cooking Class in Sao Paulo: $130
  • Authentic Brazilian Cooking Experience in SP: Feijoada & Moqueca: $189
  • Street Food Tour in São Paulo with a Local Guide: $236

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.44
    Sao Paulo $3.47

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:

  • 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $159
  • 2000 years of highlights tour across the old city: $31
  • 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $190
  • Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $42
  • Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $132
  • Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
  • Avala Mountain Tour: $89
  • BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
  • Belgrade 20th century tour: $42
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $31
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $29
  • Belgrade Amazon Kayak Adventure: $257

Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo

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

  • São Paulo Paulista Avenue City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.11
  • São Paulo (Ibirapuera) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.11
  • Sao Paulo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Casa do Povo: guided tour of Neo Química Arena: $9.44
  • Sao Paulo 360 Guided Tour: $26
  • São Paulo Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide: $27
  • Discover Sao Paulo History Guided Tour: $29
  • São Paulo: 2 Hour Immersion Waling Tour in Paulista Avenue: $30
  • Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo : $30
  • Personal aromatic experience in São Paulo: $34
  • São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide: $38
  • Breakfast Tour in Bom Retiro: $42

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Sao Paulo $3.02

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

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

  • Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $22
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $54
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $79
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $91
  • Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $95
  • Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $105
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $106
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $182

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: $69
  • Fine wine tastings in São Roque - Tour with local guides: $172
  • Half Day Private Wine Tour from São Roque: $185


When comparing the travel costs between Belgrade and Sao Paulo, we can see that Sao Paulo is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Belgrade is in Europe and Sao Paulo is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade 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 Belgrade has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Belgrade or Sao Paulo in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Sao Paulo. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Sao Paulo because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

Belgrade is around the same temperature as Sao Paulo in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.

It's quite rainy in Sao Paulo. Belgrade usually gets less rain in July than Sao Pauloin January. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March in Sao Paulo is the rainy season.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?

Both Sao Paulo and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Sao Paulo this time of year.

In the autumn, Belgrade is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 22°C (72°F)in April.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin April. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Sao Paulo is June to August.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Sao Paulo in the Winter?

Both Sao Paulo and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Sao Paulo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin July. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

Belgrade usually gets more rain in January than Sao Pauloin July. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year. June to August is the dry season in Sao Paulo.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Sao Paulo in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Sao Paulo. Also, many visitors come to Sao Paulo in the spring for the activities around the city.

Belgrade is much colder than Sao Paulo in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in October.

In April, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin October. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring. Also, October to March is the rainy season in Sao Paulo.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)

Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Belgrade

Belgrade Sao Paulo
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 25°C (77°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 25°C (77°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 24°C (75°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 22°C (72°F) 50 mm (2 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 21°C (70°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 21°C (70°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 24°C (75°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)