Which place is cheaper, Grande-Terre or Sao Paulo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre, 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 Grande-Terre?
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.
Grande-Terre
Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see 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 daySao Paulo $52Grande-Terre $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Sao Paulo is $52, while the average daily cost in Grande-Terre is $155. 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 Grande-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSao Paulo $30Grande-Terre $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSao Paulo $60Grande-Terre $174
Compare Hotels in Sao Paulo and Grande-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre? 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 Grande-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sao Paulo $5.90Grande-Terre $9.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- (Sedan Executive Class) Transfer VCP Airport • São Paulo: $298
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Praia Grande/Santos - Private Transfer: $62
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Praia/Santos hotels - Arrival Transfer: $62
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo hotels - Arrival Transfer: $38
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Campinas Airport (VCP)to Praia Grande/Santos - RoundTrip Transfer: $125
- Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) Sao Paulo - Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo - Private Transfer: $38
- Departure Private Transfers: Sao Paulo to Guarulhos Airport GRU in Business Car: $122
- Departure Private Transfers: Sao Paulo to Guarulhos Airport GRU in Luxury Van: $143
- Departure private transfer from São Paulo city to Guarulhos Airport by minibus: $194
- Downtown to Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) - Departure Private Transfer: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $92
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $71
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $60
- Private Transfers (Airport, Port, Hotels) Guadeloupe : $54
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $51
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $41
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Grande-Terre 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 $15Grande-Terre $51
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.Sao Paulo $4.05Grande-Terre $48
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
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySao Paulo $3.52Grande-Terre $13
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sao Paulo and Grande-Terre, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sao Paulo is in South America and Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Grande-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grande-Terre 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 Sao Paulo Expensive? and Is Grande-Terre Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre?
Sao Paulo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grande-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sao Paulo as well as Grande-Terre. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
In January, Sao Paulo is generally around the same temperature as Grande-Terrein July. Daily temperatures in Sao Paulo average around 25°C (77°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. Sao Paulo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sao Paulo usually gets more rain in January than Grande-Terrein July. Sao Paulo gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySao Paulo 25°C (77°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre in the Autumn?
Both Grande-Terre and Sao Paulo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Sao Paulo is cooler than Grande-Terre in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sao Paulo averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (80°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. In April, Sao Paulo usually receives less rain than Grande-Terrein October. Sao Paulo gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSao Paulo 22°C (72°F)Grande-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre in the Winter?
Both Grande-Terre and Sao Paulo during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
In the winter, Sao Paulo is cooler than Grande-Terre. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sao Paulo in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Grande-Terre averages at about 24°C (76°F)in January.
Sao Paulo usually gets less rain in July than Grande-Terrein January. Sao Paulo gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySao Paulo 19°C (66°F)Grande-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Grande-Terre in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sao Paulo and Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Sao Paulo is generally cooler than Grande-Terrein April. Daily temperatures in Sao Paulo average around 21°C (70°F), and Grande-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the spring. In October, Sao Paulo usually receives less rain than Grande-Terrein April. Sao Paulo gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Grande-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSao Paulo 21°C (70°F)Grande-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Grande-Terre and Sao Paulo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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