Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Moshi?
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 Moshi or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi 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: Moshi or Sao Paulo?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
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 Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro.
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Moshi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $83Sao Paulo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $83, 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 Moshi and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Sao Paulo $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Sao Paulo $60
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Moshi 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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Sao Paulo $6.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Moshi to Arusha or Arusha to Moshi Transfer (Intercity transfer): $93
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $82
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport JRO Private Taxi Transfer: $55
- Reliable Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Your Hotel: $55
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Private Airport Transfer Moshi to Kilimanjaro Int Airport (JRO): $50
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $84
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $84
- Transfers Main airports in Sao Paulo: $60
- Transfer to Guarulhos Airport - up to 4 passengers sedan: $127
- Transfer from São Paulo to Port of Santos: $225
- Transfer Viracopos Airport or Campinas City to airports in Sao Paulo: $134
- Transfer VCP airport Viracopos GRU airport / Sao Paulo city: $122
- Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $41
- Transfer (Taxi) airport to Sao Paulo: $75
- Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $124
- Sao Paulo hotels to Campinas Airport (VCP) - Departure Transfer: $116
- Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to São Pedro-RoundTrip Transfer: $240
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Moshi 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 dayMoshi $34Sao Paulo $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Kilimanjaro : Cooking, Brew, Hiking & Feast in Materuni Village: $57
- Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi with a Local Family: $79
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $109
- Spice Picking with Zanzibar Cooking Class: $193
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $201
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: $71
- Paulista Plates São Paulo Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $89
- 4h Cooking Class in São Paulo with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $89
- São Suppers Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $18Sao Paulo $4.17
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- #1 Best Tanzania Safari Tarangire Day tour Adventure: $200
- 1 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Marangu Route Adventure: $235
- 1 Day Tour to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour: $128
- 1 Full Day to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Chemka Hotspring: $95
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- Authentic Moshi experience coffee, markets & local life(7hr tour): $100
- Best 1# day Kilimanjaro trek Machame with Kilinge Adventure: $100
- Best Kilimanjaro hiking day trip tour From Arusha/Moshi: $100
- Bodaboda Experience to Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour: $52
- Chemka Hot Spring Day Tour: $150
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $60
- Day Tour at Maasai Village In Tanzania: $156
Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.
- 3 Beaches Hiking Santo Amaro Island - Paradise Route Tour from São Paulo: $123
- 4-Hour Private Tour in Sao Paulo: $300
- 4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions: $109
- 5 Hours Private Full Day City Tour in Sao Paulo: $281
- 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
- 7-hour Private Tour Overview Of São Paulo – Optional For GRU Airport Pickup: $207
- 8 Hour Private Tour of Campos Do Jordão: $250
- 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup: $228
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.35Sao Paulo $3.63
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!: $59
- 4 Hours Pub Crawl in Vila Madalena: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Sao Paulo, we can see that Moshi is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moshi is in Africa 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 Moshi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moshi 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 Moshi Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi 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.