Which place is cheaper, Sao Paulo or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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: Vilnius or Sao Paulo?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, 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 dayVilnius €94Sao Paulo €49
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Sao Paulo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Sao Paulo €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Sao Paulo €56
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Sao Paulo
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Sao Paulo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Sao Paulo €5.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $645
- From Druskininkai & Grutas Park Tour with Transfer: $517
- Private Transfer: Vilnius to Klaipeda or Klaipeda to Vilnius via Trakai Castle: $241
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $215
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $215
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $215
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $54
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $52
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $52
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $36
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo City - Sao Paulo Airport (GRU): $22
- Private One Way Airport Transfer Sao Paulo to and from Sao Paulo: $27
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo hotels to Santos Cruise Port: $32
- Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas <> Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $36
- Private Transfer from Sao Paulo City Center to Guarulhos Airport: $36
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo hotels to Campinas Airport (VCP) - Departure Transfer: $38
- Campinas Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo hotels - Arrival Transfer: $38
- Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) to Sao Paulo - Private Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo to Campinas Viracopos Airport (VCP) - Private Transfer: $38
- Viracopos Airport (VCP) to São Pedro Thermal Arrival Transfer: $38
- Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Águas de Lindoia-Arrival Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Sao Paulo?
Prices for flights to both Sao Paulo and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Sao Paulo €14
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
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.Vilnius €9.72Sao Paulo €3.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- “Ghostly Tales of Vilnius” Walking Tour: $86
- "Ghostly Tales of Vilnius" Walking Tour: $171
- (Post) Soviet Vilnius Private Walking Tour: $108
- 1-Day Pilgrim Tour from Vilnius: $387
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $22
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $22
- Bachelorette Party Adventure's Organization: $34
- Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights "Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems": $32
- Day tour out of Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave: $208
- Discover Vilnius Tour: $269
- Dzukija National Park and Grutas Park: Full-Day Tour: $215
- Explore Old Town and Uzupis Guided Walking Tour: $77
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 dayVilnius €6.38Sao Paulo €3.28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
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 Vilnius and Sao Paulo, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Sao Paulo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Vilnius or Sao Paulo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Sao Paulo. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Vilnius is cooler than Sao Paulo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vilnius in July average around 18°C (65°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Sao Paulo. Vilnius usually gets less rain in July than Sao Pauloin January. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryVilnius 18°C (65°F)Sao Paulo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Sao Paulo in the Autumn?
Both Sao Paulo and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Vilnius is generally much colder than Sao Pauloin April. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 8°C (46°F), and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In October, Vilnius usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sao Pauloin April. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 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 AprilVilnius 8°C (46°F)Sao Paulo 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Sao Paulo in the Winter?
Both Sao Paulo and Vilnius during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vilnius can be very cold. Vilnius is much colder than Sao Paulo in the winter. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Sao Paulo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in July.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in January than Sao Pauloin July. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JulyVilnius -5°C (23°F)Sao Paulo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Sao Paulo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Sao Paulo. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
In the spring, Vilnius is much colder than Sao Paulo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vilnius in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Sao Paulo averages at about 21°C (70°F)in October.
In April, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Sao Pauloin October. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 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 OctoberVilnius 7°C (45°F)Sao Paulo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Sao Paulo and Vilnius
| Vilnius | Sao Paulo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.