Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Frankfurt or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Sao Paulo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Sao Paulo?
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to 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 dayFrankfurt €122Sao Paulo €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, 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 Frankfurt and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFrankfurt €58Sao Paulo €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFrankfurt €116Sao Paulo €56
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Frankfurt 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: Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Frankfurt €25Sao Paulo €5.50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental€50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Frankfurt am Main to Prague: $1,066
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Munich: $700
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden: $398
- Frankfurt Highlights Private Car Tour with Airport Transfers: $385
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg Port/Harbor transport: $284
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Kaiserlautern: $267
- Private Transfer Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg City by Minivan: $157
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $142
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA): Private Transfer to Frankfurt: $141
- Private Transfer from Frankfurt City to Stuttgart City: $139
- BaronFleet Frankfurt- Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers: $132
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Frankfurt City: $123
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 Frankfurt or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Frankfurt 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 dayFrankfurt €41Sao Paulo €14
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.00
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte€7.00
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee€6.00
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Sandwich and Cola€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt: $65
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $81
- FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $81
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $282
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.Frankfurt €36Sao Paulo €3.77
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Best of Frankfurt Walking Tour (English): $26
- Atta Dripstone Cave and Braunfels Castle Tour from Frankfurt: $271
- Bike Tour of Frankfurt Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide : $207
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Breathtaking Pearls of Frankfurt – Walking Tour: $376
- Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour: $285
- Culinary Frankfurt Walking Tour: $612
- Discover Frankfurt's Heritage: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Explore Bird & Marine Wildlife private Boat Tour in English: $108
- Franfurt Horror Tour: Terror of the White Spider: $20
- Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour: $377
- Frankfurt - Private Shopping tour: $398
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 dayFrankfurt €30Sao Paulo €3.28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $282
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $336
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $752
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 Frankfurt and Sao Paulo, we can see that Frankfurt is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Frankfurt or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Sao Paulo. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
Frankfurt is cooler than Sao Paulo in the summer. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 19°C (67°F) in July, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.
Sao Paulo receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin January. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryFrankfurt 19°C (67°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Sao Paulo. Many travelers come to Frankfurt for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Frankfurt is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Frankfurt in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 22°C (72°F)in April.
Frankfurt usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Sao Pauloin April. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilFrankfurt 11°C (51°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
Both Sao Paulo and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Frankfurt in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Frankfurt can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Frankfurt is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin July. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 1°C (34°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In January, Frankfurt usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin July. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JulyFrankfurt 1°C (34°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
Both Sao Paulo and Frankfurt during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Frankfurt for the activities around the city during these months.
Frankfurt is much colder than Sao Paulo in the spring. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in October.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in April than Sao Pauloin October. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberFrankfurt 10°C (50°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Frankfurt
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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