Which place is cheaper, Granada or Sao Paulo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sao Paulo or Granada?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sao Paulo or Granada, 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: Sao Paulo or Granada?
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.
Granada
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Brazil, The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil, The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySao Paulo $52Granada $40
The average daily cost (per person) in Sao Paulo is $52, while the average daily cost in Granada is $40. 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 Sao Paulo and Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSao Paulo $30Granada $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSao Paulo $60Granada $34
Compare Hotels in Sao Paulo and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Sao Paulo or Granada? 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 and Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sao Paulo $5.90Granada $8.57
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
- Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $38
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo hotels - Arrival Transfer: $38
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $38
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $38
- Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo - Private Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $44
- Private Departure Transfer: São Paulo Hotels to Guarulhos International Airport: $46
- Private Transfer from Barra Funda to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Centro to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport: $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Airport or Hotels in Granada: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Sao Paulo or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada 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
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Food Meals for one daySao Paulo $15Granada $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
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sao Paulo $4.05Granada $10
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 Paulista Avenue City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Walking Tour Historic Center in São Paulo: $13
- Sao Paulo 360 Guided Tour: $26
- Discover Sao Paulo History Guided Tour: $27
- Night Walking Tour through the Bars of Augusta street: $35
- Personal aromatic experience in São Paulo: $40
- São Paulo: 2 Hours - Liberdade "Street Food" Tour: $54
- City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day: $64
- São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – (Shared Group): $79
- Street Art and Parks Bike Tour: $80
- Secrets of Downtown São Paulo Bike Tour: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
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Lago de Nicaragua Boat Tour$8.17
Tours and Activities in Granada
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
- Bird Watching Tour: $90
- Boat Tour and Granada City Tour: $120
- Charming Granada Outdoor "Private Tour" : $92
- Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide: $65
- Fabulous Night Tour in Masaya Volcano from Granada: $158
- From Full-Day Tour to 6 Attractions with Lunch incl: $125
- Full Day Tour Isletas + Pueblos Blancos + Laguna from Granada: $120
- Full Day Tour in Granada with Volcano Visit: $224
- Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages: $60
- Granada City Tour: $40
- Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano: $130
- Granada Kayak Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySao Paulo $3.52Granada $7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Sao Paulo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sao Paulo:
- Half Day Private Wine Tour from São Roque: $54
- 4 Hours Pub Crawl in Vila Madalena: $150
- Fine wine tastings in São Roque - Tour with local guides: $180
Typical Alcohol Prices in Granada
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
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Tequila$1.36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sao Paulo and Granada, we can see that Sao Paulo is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sao Paulo is in South America and Granada is in Central 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 Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada 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 Granada.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sao Paulo Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sao Paulo or Granada?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Sao Paulo and Granada, 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 Sao Paulo or Granada?
Sao Paulo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Granada experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Granada in the Summer?
Both Granada and Sao Paulo during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.
Sao Paulo is around the same temperature as Granada in the summer. The daily temperature in Sao Paulo averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Granada fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
Granada gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo usually gets more rain in January than Granadain July. Sao Paulo gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Granada receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySao Paulo 25°C (77°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Granada in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sao Paulo and Granada. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Sao Paulo is cooler than Granada. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sao Paulo in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Granada averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.
Granada receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In April, Sao Paulo usually receives less rain than Granadain October. Sao Paulo gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Granada receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSao Paulo 22°C (72°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Granada in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sao Paulo as well as Granada. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.
In July, Sao Paulo is generally cooler than Granadain January. Daily temperatures in Sao Paulo average around 19°C (66°F), and Granada fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Sao Paulo usually gets more rain in July than Granadain January. Sao Paulo gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Granada receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySao Paulo 19°C (66°F)Granada 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Granada in the Spring?
Both Granada and Sao Paulo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Sao Paulo is cooler than Granada in the spring. The daily temperature in Sao Paulo averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Granada fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in April.
In October, Sao Paulo usually receives more rain than Granadain April. Sao Paulo gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Granada receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSao Paulo 21°C (70°F)Granada 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Sao Paulo
| Sao Paulo | Granada | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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.