Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Sao Paulo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sao Paulo or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sao Paulo or Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Brazil, The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySao Paulo $53Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Sao Paulo is $53, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSao Paulo $30Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSao Paulo $60Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Sao Paulo and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Sao Paulo or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sao Paulo $5.96Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- airport transfer: $113
- Viracopos Airport VCP to Poços de Caldas Thermal Arrival Transfer: $80
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $38
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-RoundTrip Transfer: $77
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $38
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in São Paulo HTL-APT(GRU): $61
- Transfer from São Paulo to Port of Santos: $139
- Transfer GRU airport Guarulhos <> Sao Paulo / Hotel / CGH airport: $64
- Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas <> Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $36
- Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo hotels to Campinas Airport (VCP) - Departure Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo Airport to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $176
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round trip transfer in private vehicle from-to Pearson Airport in Niagara Falls (Ontario): $280
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $268
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $263
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $231
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $222
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Downtown Black Car Service: $219
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Low Cost:-Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Pearson Airport: $213
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
Is it cheaper to fly into Sao Paulo or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $15Toronto $66
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 Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- E-Scooter Food Tour Toronto: $45
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sao Paulo $4.08Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.
- 2 Hours Private São Paulo Museum of Modern Art Tour: $240
- 3 Beaches Hiking Santo Amaro Island - Paradise Route Tour from São Paulo: $125
- 3H CITY TOUR (pick up / delivery within Sao Paulo city limits): $151
- 4-Hour Private Tour in Sao Paulo: $300
- 4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions : $134
- 4WD One Day Tour visiting Water Fall and the Big Stone from Sao Paulo: $260
- 5 Hour City Tour in São Paulo: $91
- 5-hour Pelé Private Tour: The King of Football : $162
- 5-hour Private Street Art Tour Of São Paulo – The Coolest Urban Art Scenes: $174
- 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup: $162
- 5-hour private tour in São Paulo (departures from hotels and airport): $155
- 5h City Tour (pick up & delivery within SaoPaulo city): $249
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Private Photoshoot Experience in Toronto: $74
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour with Optional Boat: $39
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 6 Hours Day Tour in Toronto to Niagara Falls: $109
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySao Paulo $3.55Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Sao Paulo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sao Paulo:
- São Paulo Nightlife: Pub Crawl in the City that Never Sleeps!: $49
- Half Day Private Wine Tour from São Roque: $54
- Wine Tour in São Roque by car - tour with local guides: $98
- 4 Hours Pub Crawl in Vila Madalena: $150
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Finest Whisky Exploration Game in Toronto Distillery District: $8.20
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $21
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto: $36
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sao Paulo and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North 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 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sao Paulo or Toronto?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Toronto. When comparing the sizes of Sao Paulo and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Sao Paulo is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Toronto has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sao Paulo and Toronto.
In the summer, Sao Paulo is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sao Paulo in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F)in July.
Sao Paulo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Sao Paulo usually receives more rain than Torontoin July. Sao Paulo gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySao Paulo 25°C (77°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sao Paulo as well as Toronto.
In April, Sao Paulo is generally much warmer than Torontoin October. Daily temperatures in Sao Paulo average around 22°C (72°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Sao Paulo usually gets less rain in April than Torontoin October. Sao Paulo gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSao Paulo 22°C (72°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Sao Paulo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. Sao Paulo is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Sao Paulo averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F)in January.
In July, Sao Paulo usually receives less rain than Torontoin January. Sao Paulo gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySao Paulo 19°C (66°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Sao Paulo during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Sao Paulo is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sao Paulo in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F)in April.
Sao Paulo usually gets more rain in October than Torontoin April. Sao Paulo gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSao Paulo 21°C (70°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Sao Paulo
| Sao Paulo | Toronto | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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