Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Sao Paulo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Sao Paulo, 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: Tallinn or Sao Paulo?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, 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 dayTallinn €95Sao Paulo €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, 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 Tallinn and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Sao Paulo €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Sao Paulo €56
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Sao Paulo €5.50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,664
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $118
- Tallinn Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tallinn hotels: $102
- Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL): Transfer to Tallinn Port: $102
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn City by minibus: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Car : $91
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport or Port by Luxury Car: $91
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $81
- Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $75
- Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $68
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $65
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €36Sao Paulo €14
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $64
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $137
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.Tallinn €5.63Sao Paulo €3.77
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Legends and Landmarks: A Tallinn Walking Adventure": $22
- 120 Degrees daily guided walking tour: $27
- 2 Hour Tales of Tallinn Private Car Tour: $66
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn: $49
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $294
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $188
- 5 Hour Deluxe Shore Excursion in Tallinn from Cruise Port: $48
- 5 Hour Majestic Tallinn Tour from Cruise Port: $45
- Accessible tour in Tallinn: $743
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.60
- Alcohol Tasting Tour In Tallinn: $65
- All-in-One Tallinn - See stunning Estonian Capital from a Cruise Ship or Hotel: $78
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 dayTallinn €15Sao Paulo €3.28
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $22
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $124
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 Tallinn and Sao Paulo, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Tallinn or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Sao Paulo. The summer months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tallinn is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tallinn in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
Sao Paulo receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin January. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryTallinn 17°C (62°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Sao Paulo. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
In October, Tallinn is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin April. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 7°C (44°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Tallinn usually gets more rain in October than Sao Pauloin April. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 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 AprilTallinn 7°C (44°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
Both Sao Paulo and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. Tallinn is much colder than Sao Paulo in the winter. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around -5°C (22°F) in January, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
In January, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Sao Pauloin July. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 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 JulyTallinn -5°C (22°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
Both Sao Paulo and Tallinn during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the spring for the natural beauty.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Tallinn is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tallinn in April average around 4°C (39°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 21°C (70°F)in October.
Tallinn usually gets less rain in April than Sao Pauloin October. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 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 OctoberTallinn 4°C (39°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
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