Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Berlin or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin 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: Berlin or Sao Paulo?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Germany, The Best Cultural Tours in Germany, 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 dayBerlin €137Sao Paulo €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €137, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is €49. 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 Berlin and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Sao Paulo €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Sao Paulo €56
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Berlin 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: Berlin Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Sao Paulo €5.50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague: $732
- Private Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $369
- Trabi Limousine Airport Transfer with City Tour: $361
- Private Minivan Transfer with Driver and Guide: $323
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin HTL-APT (SXF): $300
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Nuremberg with 2h of Sightseeing: $276
- Classic Remise Private Tour with Transfer: $273
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $268
- Private Transfer: Berlin to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg - Port/Harbor transport: $263
- Round Trip Private Transfer Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin by Business Car: $258
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Dresden with 2 Hours of Sightseeing: $245
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer | Viracopos Airport (VCP) x São Paulo City : $300
- Private Transfer from Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Santos Port: $235
- Private São Paulo Airport - Hotels Transfer In or Out : $200
- Private Transfer from Gru Airport to Port or City of Santos (1 to 15 people): $199
- Departure private transfer from São Paulo city to Guarulhos Airport by minibus: $197
- Private Transfer from VCP Airport or Campinas to GRU Airport (1 a 15 pessoas): $195
- Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $181
- Downtown to Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) - Departure Private Transfer: $181
- Sao Paulo Airport to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $176
- Private Transfer from Campinas Airport to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from Campinas-Viracopos (VCP) Airport to Sao Paulo Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo City to Campinas Airport (VCP): $168
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Berlin 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 dayBerlin €52Sao Paulo €14
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
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.Berlin €22Sao Paulo €3.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour : $22
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin: $32
- (E) Bike Tour for Non Bikers option Rickshaw Shared Guide: $48
- 1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $49
- 2 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $74
- 2 Hours E-Scooter Tour: $60
- 2-Hour Private Berlin Walking Tour, Berlin in the Third Reich and Cold War: $213
- 3 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $91
- 3-Hour Alternative Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $35
- 3-Hour Private Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $185
- 3D Adventure black light mini golf (Berlin): $22
- 4 Hours 2 Person Highlights Berlin Rickshaw Tour with Guide : $207
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 dayBerlin €16Sao Paulo €3.28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
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 Berlin and Sao Paulo, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Berlin. When comparing the sizes of Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Berlin or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
Both Sao Paulo and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Berlin is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Berlin in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sao Paulo. In July, Berlin usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin January. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 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 July and JanuaryBerlin 19°C (66°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
Both Sao Paulo and Berlin during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
In October, Berlin is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin April. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around 10°C (50°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Berlin usually gets less rain in October than Sao Pauloin April. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 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 October and AprilBerlin 10°C (50°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Sao Paulo. Many travelers come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Berlin. Berlin is much colder than Sao Paulo in the winter. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
In January, Berlin usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin July. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 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 January and JulyBerlin -0°C (31°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Sao Paulo. Many visitors come to Berlin in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Berlin is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Berlin in April average around 9°C (47°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 21°C (70°F)in October.
Berlin usually gets less rain in April than Sao Pauloin October. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 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 April and OctoberBerlin 9°C (47°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Berlin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.