Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev 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 Kiev and Sao Paulo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Sao Paulo?
Kiev
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
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 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 dayKiev $26Sao Paulo $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, 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 Kiev and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Sao Paulo $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Sao Paulo $60
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Kiev 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.Kiev $1.03Sao Paulo $5.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Private Transfer Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Zhytomyr.: $173
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Chernihiv city: $147
- Strategic Missile Forces Base: Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv& Museum Guided Tour: $146
- Luxury Departure Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $80
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Boryspil Airport KBP to Kiev City: $67
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City in Luxury Van: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Boryspil Airport KBP: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Boryspil Airport KBP to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV in Business Car: $55
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 Airport Transfer Sao Paulo to and from Sao Paulo: $27
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo hotels to Santos Cruise Port: $32
- Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas <> Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $36
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo City Center to Guarulhos Airport: $36
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo hotels to Campinas Airport (VCP) - Departure Transfer: $38
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo hotels - Arrival Transfer: $38
- Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo - Private Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $38
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Kiev 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 dayKiev $7.25Sao Paulo $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kiev
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
- "Kiev Private Food Tour" - Taste the best Ukraine has to offer: $53
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $113
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
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.Kiev $2.04Sao Paulo $4.08
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- "Kiev Private Nightlife Tour" - Visit Secret Bars & Party with Locals: $53
- 1- or 3-Hour Private Kyiv Guided Bike Tour: $56
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour to Kiev Pechersk Lavra : $39
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Lviv from Kiev by Intercity Train: $225
- 2-days Group Tour To The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: $279
- 3-Hour Kiev Private Gastro Tour: $88
- 3-Hour Kiev Street Art Private Tour: $53
- Adventure City Center Tour : $120
- Bohemian Podil Tour: $120
- Chernobyl Exclusion Zone 1-day tour: $98
- Chernobyl Tour with Gift : $107
- Discover Kyiv: The Most Complete 6 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour by car: $162
Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.
- Downtown São Paulo's Epic History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- São Paulo (Ibirapuera) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- São Paulo Paulista Avenue City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.89
- Walking Tour Historic Center in São Paulo: $13
- Discover Sao Paulo History Guided Tour: $27
- Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo : $35
- Night Walking Tour through the Bars of Augusta street: $35
- Breakfast Tour in Bom Retiro: $43
- São Paulo: 2 Hours - Liberdade "Street Food" Tour: $54
- City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day: $64
- Bixiga Walking Tour: $67
- Sao Paulo Culture Walking Tour: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.40Sao Paulo $3.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Pub Crawling | Private Beer Tasting Tour: $77
- Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $135
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 Kiev and Sao Paulo, we can see that Sao Paulo is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kiev 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 Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev 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 Sao Paulo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sao Paulo than you might in Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Kiev. When comparing the sizes of Kiev 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 Kiev 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 Kiev has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Kiev or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Sao Paulo.
Kiev is cooler than Sao Paulo in the summer. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Sao Paulo. Kiev usually gets less rain in July than Sao Pauloin January. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryKiev 21°C (70°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
Both Sao Paulo and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Kiev is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kiev in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 22°C (72°F)in April.
In October, Kiev usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin April. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilKiev 10°C (49°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
Both Sao Paulo and Kiev during the winter are popular places to visit.
Kiev can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Kiev is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin July. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around -4°C (24°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Kiev usually gets more rain in January than Sao Pauloin July. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyKiev -4°C (24°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Sao Paulo.
Kiev is much colder than Sao Paulo in the spring. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (51°F) in April, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in October.
In April, Kiev usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin October. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberKiev 10°C (51°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Kiev
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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