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How much does a trip to São Paulo, Brazil cost?
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A 3-night trip to São Paulo, Brazil for 2 people costs about €595 (3,390 R$) on a mid-range budget, from €135 (785 R$) travelling cheaply up to €825 (4,710 R$) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €395 (2,260 R$) |
| Food & drinks | €100 (575 R$) |
| Local transport | €42 (245 R$) |
| Sights & activities | €56 (320 R$) |
| Total | €595 (3,390 R$) |
Cost per person per day in São Paulo, Brazil
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €846 R$ | €66375 R$ | €82470 R$ |
| Food & drinks | €952 R$ | €1796 R$ | €24140 R$ |
| Local transport | €213 R$ | €741 R$ | €1269 R$ |
| Sights & activities | €3.520 R$ | €9.553 R$ | €19105 R$ |
| Total per person per day | €23130 R$ | €99565 R$ | €135785 R$ |
What things cost in São Paulo, Brazil
Hotel room per night
- Budget€16 (92 R$)
- Mid-range€130 (755 R$)
- Comfort€165 (940 R$)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 18 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€7.12 (40.71 R$)
- Street food or quick meal€1.78 (10.18 R$)
- Coffee€1.33 (7.63 R$)
- Beer€2.22 (12.72 R$)
- Taxi per km€0.62 (3.56 R$)
- Public transport ticket€0.87 (5 R$)
Hotels in São Paulo, Brazil
Budget: €16 (92 R$) · Mid-range: €130 (755 R$) · Comfort: €165 (940 R$)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for São Paulo, Brazil
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 85 R$ - 110 R$ (€15 - €19). Use only the official taxi rank or a ride-hailing app such as Uber. Ignore drivers approaching inside the terminal; those are typically unlicensed with inflated prices.
- Best alternative: Airport Bus Service (Executive bus) to Tietê or Paulista terminals (55 R$ (€9.61))
- Tap the ticket or card at the turnstile at entry to the paid area. Buy a return too, and validate both before travelling. Inspectors fine passengers without a valid tapped ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: 170 R$ (€29.72).
- A 10% service charge is often added to restaurant bills and is appreciated but not mandatory. Taxis do not need a tip; rounding up is fine. Tour guides may accept a small tip.
- The 10% service charge, called "serviço", is common and usually shown on the bill. It is optional; ask for it to be removed if you prefer. Be wary of menus without prices, which can signal inflated charges.
- Always choose to be charged in Brazilian reais and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to banks over standalone machines in tourist areas, where fees are higher. Cover the keypad when entering your PIN.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-17. Your trip can cost more or less.