Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Copenhagen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen or Sao Paulo?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
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 Denmark, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark, 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 dayCopenhagen $210Sao Paulo $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $210, 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 Copenhagen and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $91Sao Paulo $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $182Sao Paulo $60
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $72Sao Paulo $5.96
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Transfer to Fredericia Port: $872
- Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Copenhagen city: $872
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $335
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Private Transfer to Copenhagen: $320
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport(RKE):Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $267
- Copenhagen hotel or address to Malmö City - Private Round-Trip Transfer: $256
- Private Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $251
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $207
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Fredericia Port: $168
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen city to Fredericia Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer Airport To/From Cruise Port: $159
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port- RoundTrip Private Transfer: $153
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 Copenhagen or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $62Sao Paulo $15
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $92
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
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.Copenhagen $31Sao Paulo $4.08
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.66
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hours Tour To Wonderful Copenhagen Highlights: $262
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Copenhagen: $62
- Light Version Adventures in Forgotten Giants : $144
- 1 Hour Copenhagen Segway Tour: $58
- 2 Hours Copenhagen E-Bike Guided Tours: $77
- 2 Hours Guided Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor: $58
- 2-Hour Private Copenhagen Segway Tour: $92
- 3 Hour Private Guided Copenhagen Walking Tour: $117
- 3-Hour Private City Walking Tour with a Canal Tour ticket: $175
- 3-hour Culinary Bike Tour in English: $97
- 90-minute Private City Highlights Walking Tour in Copenhagen: $250
- Bagsværd Lake Boat Tour : $15
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 dayCopenhagen $13Sao Paulo $3.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Pub Crawl Copenhagen: $44
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $361
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 Copenhagen and Sao Paulo, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Copenhagen. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Copenhagen or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Copenhagen and Sao Paulo. Most visitors come to Copenhagen for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Copenhagen is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Copenhagen in July average around 17°C (63°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, Copenhagen usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin January. Copenhagen gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryCopenhagen 17°C (63°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Copenhagen as well as Sao Paulo. The autumn months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Copenhagen is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin April. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 10°C (50°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Copenhagen usually gets more rain in October than Sao Pauloin April. Copenhagen gets 59 mm (2.3 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 AprilCopenhagen 10°C (50°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
Both Sao Paulo and Copenhagen are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
It's quite cold in Copenhagen in the winter. Copenhagen is much colder than Sao Paulo in the winter. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
In January, Copenhagen usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin July. Copenhagen gets 51 mm (2 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 JulyCopenhagen 1°C (33°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
Both Sao Paulo and Copenhagen during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Copenhagen for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Copenhagen is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Copenhagen in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 21°C (70°F)in October.
Copenhagen usually gets less rain in April than Sao Pauloin October. Copenhagen gets 42 mm (1.7 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 OctoberCopenhagen 7°C (45°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Copenhagen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 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 | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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