Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Stockholm?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Stockholm or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Stockholm and Sao Paulo can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Stockholm or Sao Paulo?
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
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 Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, 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 dayStockholm $169Sao Paulo $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $169, while the average daily cost in Sao Paulo is $53. 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 Stockholm and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $96Sao Paulo $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $192Sao Paulo $60
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm 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: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $20Sao Paulo $5.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Skavsta Airport: $291
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport NYO-Business Car: $291
- Arrival Private Transfer: Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Minibus: $275
- Departure Private Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Minibus: $265
- Airport Transfer By Luxuary First Class , Arlanda Airport-Sthlm City: $246
- Airport Transfer By Business Van - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City : $207
- Stockholm Airport Transfers : Stockholm City to Airport ARN in Luxury Car: $204
- From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $171
- Stockholm Airport (ARN): Transfer to Stockholm city/port: $169
- Private Arlanda Transfer Service to/from Stockholm : $168
- Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) to Stockholm City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Cruise port VIP Transfer: Cruise port to Stockholm city center 1-6 Passangers: $159
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Praia Grande/Santos - Private Transfer: $63
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Praia/Santos Hotels Round-Trip Transfer: $125
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Praia/Santos hotels - Arrival Transfer: $63
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo hotels - Arrival Transfer: $38
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $77
- Campinas Airport (VCP)to Praia Grande/Santos - RoundTrip Transfer: $125
- Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo - Private Transfer: $38
- Departure Private Transfers: Sao Paulo to Guarulhos Airport GRU in Business Car: $123
- Departure private transfer from São Paulo city to Guarulhos Airport by minibus: $197
- Downtown to Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) - Departure Private Transfer: $181
- Private Arrival Transfer | Congonhas Airport (CGH) x São Paulo City: $95
- Private Arrival Transfer | Viracopos Airport (VCP) x São Paulo City : $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Stockholm 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 dayStockholm $36Sao Paulo $15
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$9.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Food Tour: $102
- Stockholm Food Tour: $103
- Stockholm Walking Food Tour With Small Group: $119
- From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $129
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.Stockholm $25Sao Paulo $4.08
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Stockholm Fire and Ice Tour! Dive into Swedish lifestyle! Bike and Sauna: $235
- 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour: $182
- 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $352
- 2 Hour Stockholm Metro Tour : $39
- 2-Hour Free Walking Tour in Stockholm: $0.93
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Stockholm (Old Town and Surroundings): $3.28
- 2-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $252
- 3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm: $107
- 3-Hour Private Stockholm Photography Tour of Famous Landmarks : $172
- 3-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $299
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Stockholm: $63
- ABBA Museum Fast-Track Tickets, Stockholm Pop Culture Tour: $283
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 (Ibirapuera) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- São Paulo Paulista Avenue City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.89
- Walking Tour Historic Center in São Paulo: $13
- Discover Sao Paulo History Guided Tour: $27
- Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo : $35
- Night Walking Tour through the Bars of Augusta street: $35
- Breakfast Tour in Bom Retiro: $43
- São Paulo: 2 Hours - Liberdade "Street Food" Tour: $54
- City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day: $64
- Bixiga Walking Tour: $67
- Sao Paulo Culture Walking Tour: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $26Sao Paulo $3.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $282
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $284
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 Stockholm and Sao Paulo, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Stockholm or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
Both Sao Paulo and Stockholm during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Stockholm for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Stockholm is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Stockholm in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
Sao Paulo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Stockholm usually gets less rain in July than Sao Pauloin January. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryStockholm 18°C (64°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Sao Paulo. The autumn months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Stockholm is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin April. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 8°C (46°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In October, Stockholm usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sao Pauloin April. Stockholm gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilStockholm 8°C (46°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Sao Paulo. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
It's quite cold in Stockholm in the winter. Stockholm is much colder than Sao Paulo in the winter. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
Stockholm usually gets more rain in January than Sao Pauloin July. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyStockholm -3°C (27°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
Both Sao Paulo and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Stockholm is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Stockholm in April average around 5°C (41°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 21°C (70°F)in October.
In April, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin October. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Sao Paulo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberStockholm 5°C (41°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Stockholm
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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