A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Sao Paulo vs. El Calafate for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Sao Paulo Prices
  El Calafate Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Sao Paulo $40
  El Calafate $42

The average daily cost (per person) in Sao Paulo is $40, while the average daily cost in El Calafate is $42. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Sao Paulo and El Calafate in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Sao Paulo $23
  El Calafate $14
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Sao Paulo $46
  El Calafate $28

Compare Hotels in Sao Paulo and El Calafate

Looking for a hotel in Sao Paulo or El Calafate? 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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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Sao Paulo $4.47
  El Calafate $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo

Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Transfer: Guarulhos International Airport to Sâo Paulo Hotels: $55
• Transfer in Private Vehicle from Sao Paulo City to Airport: $25
• São Paulo x Paraty x São Paulo - Package Transfer IN + OUT: $98
• São Paulo Hotel Private Minibus Transfer to Guarulhos Airport: $87
• Private transfer: Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Sao Paulo: $86
• Private Transfer: São Paulo to Congonhas-São Paulo Airport (CGH): $65
• Private Transfer: Congonhas-São Paulo Airport (CGH) to São Paulo: $65
• Private Transfer from Vila Olímpia to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport: $75
• Private Transfer from Vila Mariana to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport: $66
• Private Transfer from Vila Leopoldina to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport: $81
• Private Transfer from Vila Andrade to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport: $85
• Private Transfer from São Paulo airport to Hotels + quick City tour: $76

Typical Local Transportation prices in El Calafate

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in El Calafate:

• Taxi
  $7.26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in El Calafate

Also for El Calafate, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Kayak in Perito Moreno Glacier with transfers: $461
• Kayak in Perito Moreno Glacier without transfers: $336
• Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Calafate): $90
• Shared transfer to El Calafate -El Chaltén: $75
• El Calafate Airport Private Transfer: $57
• Bus Transfer from El Calafate to El Chalten: $50
• Private Airport Transfer: $49
• Private Transfer Hotel-Bus Station or Bus Station-Hotel (Calafate): $35
• Shared Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Calafate): $32
• Transfers Between Airport and Hotels: $26

Is it cheaper to fly into Sao Paulo or El Calafate?

Prices for flights to both El Calafate and Sao Paulo 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Sao Paulo $11
  El Calafate $16

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:

• Sao Paulo - Pinheiros Gourmet Food Tour (4 hours tour + 3 dishes included): $45
• Brazilian Cooking Class: $79
• Cooking Class in São Paulo: $268
• Private Food Tour in São Paulo: $278

Typical Food prices in El Calafate

For El Calafate, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Dessert
  $0.06
• Dinner
  $9.44
• Dinner
  $5.57

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in El Calafate

For El Calafate, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Visit to Estancia Alice El Galpon, Dinner and Folkloric Show: $120

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Sao Paulo $3.06
  El Calafate $15

Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.

• 2-Hour Boat and Stand Up Paddle Board Adventure in São Paulo, Brazil: $275
• 3 Beaches Hiking Santo Amaro Island - Paradise Route Tour from São Paulo: $85
• 4 Hour Customized "Private Tour" Drinking, Dining and Entertainment: $400
• 4-Day Private Guided Tour From São Paulo To Rio de Janeiro – Coastal Trip: $990
• 4-hour Private Tour - Hidden Gems and Top Sights of São Paulo: $105
• 4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions: $87
• 4WD One Day Tour visiting Water Fall and the Big Stone from Sao Paulo: $270
• 5-hour Private Street Art Tour Of São Paulo – The Coolest Urban Art Scenes: $106
• 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup: $97
• 5h City Tour (pick up & delivery within SaoPaulo city): $189
• 7-hour Private Tour Overview Of São Paulo – Optional For GRU Airport Pickup: $134
• 8-Day São Paulo Tour: From City to Beaches, Waterfalls & Caves: $2,490

Typical Entertainment prices in El Calafate

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for El Calafate's activities, tours, and tickets:

• Glacerium Museum
  $7.26

Tours and Activities in El Calafate

For El Calafate, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• "Glaciares Gourmet" - Maria Turquesa Cruiser Navigation: $180
• 13-Day Best of Patagonia Tour from El Calafate to Ushuaia: Los Glaciares, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego National Parks: $1,704
• 2-day El Chalten Hiking Adventure Tour from El Calafate: $406
• 2-day tour: Perito Moreno Glacier + Torres del Paine National Park: $215
• 3-Day Tour of El Calafate and the Glaciers: $255
• 4 Days Tour in El Calafate & Chalten: $190
• 4-Days El Calafate Easy Going Experience: $965
• 4WD Ride tour to Cerro Frias from El Calafate: $99
• 4x4 Adventure Day Trip to Torres del Paine National Park with lunchbox: $165
• 5-Day Adventure Trip in El Calafate: $1,151
• 5-Days El Calafate Experience without limits!: $1,426
• 5-Days Pearls from Argentina and Chilean Patagonia Experience!: $1,345

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Sao Paulo $2.67
  El Calafate $7.77

Sample the Local Flavors in Sao Paulo

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sao Paulo:

• 4 Hours Pub Crawl in Vila Madalena: $69

Typical Alcohol prices in El Calafate

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in El Calafate:

• Beer
  $0.05
• Alcohol
  $1.94

Sample the Local Flavors in El Calafate

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in El Calafate:

• Calafate Wine Tour | City Tour Peatonal Maridado con Vinos: $38
• Calafate Wine Tour: $48