Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Sao Paulo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt, 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.
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.
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Sao Paulo is $54, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $87. 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 Puerto Montt in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt? 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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Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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.
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 Sao Paulo.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
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 Sao Paulo and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Sao Paulo and Puerto Montt, 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 places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Both Puerto Montt and Sao Paulo during the summer are popular places to visit.
In January, Sao Paulo is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Sao Paulo average around 25°C (77°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo usually gets more rain in January than Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sao Paulo and Puerto Montt.
Sao Paulo is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sao Paulo averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In April, Sao Paulo usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Sao Paulo as well as Puerto Montt.
In the winter, Sao Paulo is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sao Paulo in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 7°C (45°F).
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Puerto Montt and Sao Paulo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In October, Sao Paulo is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Sao Paulo average around 21°C (70°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In October, Sao Paulo usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Sao Paulo | Puerto Montt | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
May | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |