Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Punta del Este?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Punta del Este 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.
Punta del Este with its many beaches, elegant seaside homes, yacht harbor, high-rise apartment buildings, pricey hotels, ardent night scene and glitzy restaurants is a chic beach resort town in Uruguay. Many tourists come from Brazil and Argentina, on the other side of the Rio de la Plata, to get some nice sun and lay on the beach for a weekend getaway. Punta del Este is more expensive than other areas in Uruguay and has been called the Monaco of South America. Tourist season varies wildly from totally deserted in the winter to very crowded in the summer.
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 G Adventures Tours to Brazil, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Punta del Este is $101, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is $54. 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 Punta del Este and Sao Paulo in more detail.
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Also for Punta del Este, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Sao Paulo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Punta del Este.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Punta del Este:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sao Paulo:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Punta del Este and Sao Paulo, we can see that Punta del Este is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Punta del Este would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Punta del Este 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 Punta del Este Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 1390 times larger than the population of Punta del Este. When comparing the sizes of Punta del Este 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Both Sao Paulo and Punta del Este are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Punta del Este is around the same temperature as Sao Paulo in the summer. The daily temperature in Punta del Este averages around 23°C (73°F) in January, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sao Paulo. In January, Punta del Este usually receives less rain than Sao Paulo. Punta del Este gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Sao Paulo and Punta del Este during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Punta del Este is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Punta del Este in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Punta del Este usually gets more rain in April than Sao Paulo. Punta del Este gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Punta del Este and Sao Paulo.
In July, Punta del Este is generally much colder than Sao Paulo. Daily temperatures in Punta del Este average around 10°C (50°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In July, Punta del Este usually receives more rain than Sao Paulo. Punta del Este gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Punta del Este as well as Sao Paulo.
Punta del Este is cooler than Sao Paulo in the spring. The daily temperature in Punta del Este averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Punta del Este usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Sao Paulo. Punta del Este gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Punta del Este | Sao Paulo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
Feb | 22°C (72°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
May | 14°C (57°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Jun | 11°C (52°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Jul | 10°C (50°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Aug | 11°C (52°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |