Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Diyarbakir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Diyarbakir 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 Diyarbakir 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: Diyarbakir or Sao Paulo?
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
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 Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro.
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Diyarbakir Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $93Sao Paulo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $93, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is $64. 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 Diyarbakir and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $54Sao Paulo $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $108Sao Paulo $60
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir 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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $21Sao Paulo $6.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Sao Paulo APT-HTL(GRU): $100
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in São Paulo HTL-APT(GRU): $100
- Transfers Main airports in Sao Paulo: $64
- Transfer Viracopos Airport or Campinas City to airports in Sao Paulo: $143
- Transfer Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to São Paulo City Center: $43
- Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $44
- Transfer (Taxi) airport to Sao Paulo: $80
- Sao Paulo hotels to Campinas Airport (VCP) - Departure Transfer: $119
- Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to São Pedro-RoundTrip Transfer: $245
- Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to São Pedro - Arrival Transfer: $122
- Sao Paulo Graffiti and Urban Art Tour with Transfers: $194
- Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Santos hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $238
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Diyarbakir 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 dayDiyarbakir $24Sao Paulo $26
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert$0.13
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Lunch for Two$0.41
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:
- Street Food Tour in São Paulo with a Local Guide: $72
- 4h Cooking Class in São Paulo with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $89
- Dinner at Terraço Italia Restaurant in São Paulo: $223
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $15Sao Paulo $4.11
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $297
Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.
- 4 Hour Private Tour - São Paulo: $128
- 4-Hour Private Tour in Sao Paulo: $300
- 4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions: $119
- 5 Hours Private Full Day City Tour in Sao Paulo: $299
- 5-hour Pelé Private Tour: The King of Football: $175
- 5-hour Private Street Art Tour Of São Paulo – The Coolest Urban Art Scenes: $155
- 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup: $139
- 6 Hour Buddhist Temple and Embu das Artes Tour – Art Galleries, Artisan Shops: $203
- 6-Hour Classic Half-Day Private Tour of São Paulo – Optional Airport Pickup: $175
- 6-Hour Private Layover Tour in São Paulo from GRU & CGH Airports: $179
- 8 Hour Private Tour of Campos Do Jordão: $250
- 8 hour Pelé Private Tour The King of Football: $271
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $12Sao Paulo $3.58
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Sao Paulo, we can see that Diyarbakir is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Diyarbakir 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 Diyarbakir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Diyarbakir 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 Diyarbakir Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Diyarbakir. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir 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.
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.