Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seville or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Seville and Sao Paulo. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Seville or Sao Paulo?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, 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 daySeville €125Sao Paulo €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €125, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is €49. 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 Seville and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Sao Paulo €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Sao Paulo €56
Compare Hotels in Seville and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Seville or Sao Paulo? 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Sao Paulo €5.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Granada hotels: $956
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Malaga hotels: $780
- Private Transfer from Seville To Algarve By 8 Seats Minibus: $431
- Transfer Algarve/ Seville city center or for Airport Private: $414
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $398
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $386
- Private Transfer from Seville to Granada: $377
- Seville/Granada: One Way Transfer Between the Two Cities: $355
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $343
- Transfer from Seville to Malaga: $323
- Private Transfer Seville SVQ to Cadiz,Cordoba, Ronda or Chiclana by Business Car: $285
- Seville Airport SVQ to Malaga City Hotels - Round Trip Transfer: $282
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer | Viracopos Airport (VCP) x São Paulo City : $300
- Private Transfer from Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Santos Port: $235
- Private São Paulo Airport - Hotels Transfer In or Out : $200
- Private Transfer from Gru Airport to Port or City of Santos (1 to 15 people): $199
- Departure private transfer from São Paulo city to Guarulhos Airport by minibus: $197
- Private Transfer from VCP Airport or Campinas to GRU Airport (1 a 15 pessoas): $195
- Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $181
- Downtown to Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) - Departure Private Transfer: $181
- Sao Paulo Airport to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $176
- Private Transfer from Campinas Airport to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from Campinas-Viracopos (VCP) Airport to Sao Paulo Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo City to Campinas Airport (VCP): $168
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Seville 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 daySeville €37Sao Paulo €14
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
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.Seville €29Sao Paulo €3.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- Seville Electric Bike Private Tour: $76
- 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience in Isla Canela: $159
- 1 Hour Seville Panoramic Segway Tour: $38
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Triana: $140
- 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Triana: $149
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Alcazar of Seville: $161
- 2-Hour Seville Panoramic Walking Tour: $96
- 2-hour Private Tour in Alcázar of Seville: $103
- 2.5-Hour Seville City Bike Tour: $48
- 3 Hour Private Guided Tapas Walking Tour in Seville: $172
- 3 hours Bike tour all over Sevilla: $33
- 3-Hour Bike Tour of Seville: $33
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Sao Paulo €3.28
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Sao Paulo, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville is in Europe and Sao Paulo is in South 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Seville and Sao Paulo, 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 Seville or Sao Paulo?
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 Seville has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Seville or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
Both Sao Paulo and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Seville in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Seville is around the same temperature as Sao Paulo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seville in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sao Paulo. In July, Seville usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin January. Seville gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuarySeville 27°C (81°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Seville or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
Both Sao Paulo and Seville during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Seville is generally cooler than Sao Pauloin April. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 20°C (67°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Seville usually gets more rain in October than Sao Pauloin April. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilSeville 20°C (67°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Seville or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Sao Paulo. The winter months attract visitors to Seville because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Seville is much colder than Sao Paulo in the winter. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
In January, Seville usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin July. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulySeville 11°C (51°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Seville or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Seville as well as Sao Paulo. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the spring, Seville is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seville in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 21°C (70°F)in October.
Seville usually gets less rain in April than Sao Pauloin October. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberSeville 16°C (61°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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