Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica 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: Podgorica or Sao Paulo?
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, 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 dayPodgorica €105Sao Paulo €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, 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 Podgorica and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Sao Paulo €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Sao Paulo €56
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Sao Paulo €5.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat Airport (TIV): $136
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
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 Podgorica or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica €41Sao Paulo €14
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.Podgorica €21Sao Paulo €3.77
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $335
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $196
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $241
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $157
- Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova glava - Hiking Tour: $260
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $281
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $226
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $180
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $208
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 dayPodgorica €20Sao Paulo €3.28
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
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 Podgorica and Sao Paulo, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Podgorica or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Sao Paulo.
In July, Podgorica is generally around the same temperature as Sao Pauloin January. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 26°C (80°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite rainy in Sao Paulo. Podgorica usually gets less rain in July than Sao Pauloin January. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
Both Sao Paulo and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Podgorica is cooler than Sao Paulo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in April.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In October, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin April. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 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 AprilPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
Both Sao Paulo and Podgorica during the winter are popular places to visit.
In the winter, Podgorica is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Podgorica in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 19°C (66°F)in July.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Sao Pauloin July. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JulyPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Sao Paulo.
In April, Podgorica is generally cooler than Sao Pauloin October. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 14°C (58°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin October. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 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 OctoberPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Sao Paulo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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