Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Sao Paulo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt, 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: Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt?
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.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Manaus, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySao Paulo $60Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Sao Paulo is $60, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $104. 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 Sao Paulo and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSao Paulo $28Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSao Paulo $56Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Sao Paulo and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt? 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: Sao Paulo Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sao Paulo $5.76Puerto Montt $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sao Paulo
Also for Sao Paulo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG) (SDU): $16
- Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) Private Transfer to Sao Paulo City/Hotels: $27
- Transfer CGH Airport Congonhas <> Sao Paulo city / Hotel: $38
- Private Arrival Transfer: Congonhas Airport to São Paulo Hotels: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: São Paulo Hotels to Congonhas Airport: $39
- Receptive and Transfer Airports, Cities and Coast: $42
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guarulhos International Airport to São Paulo Hotels: $47
- Transfer GRU airport Guarulhos <> Sao Paulo / Hotel / CGH airport: $65
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Sao Paulo APT-HTL(GRU): $67
- Transfer (Taxi) airport to Sao Paulo: $77
- Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Sao Paulo Private Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from Guarulhos to Santos: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $267
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $151
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $127
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $84
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $82
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $82
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $75
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Sao Paulo 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 daySao Paulo $24Puerto Montt $37
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:
- Make 9 Brazilian Faves in a 4-Hour Cooking Workshop in Sao Paulo: $85
- Authentic Brazilian Cooking Experience in SP: Feijoada & Moqueca: $189
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sao Paulo $3.89Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Sao Paulo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sao Paulo.
- Sao Paulo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Downtown-Center History Walking Tour - in English: $31
- São Paulo: 2 Hour Immersion Waling Tour in Paulista Avenue: $34
- São Paulo Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide: $48
- Boat Trip Billings Dam and Experience Bororé Island: $50
- São Paulo: 2 Hours - Liberdade "Street Food" Tour - In English: $55
- Sao Paulo, Pinheiros - Food & Graffiti Tour - In English: $65
- São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide: $66
- City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day: $68
- Sao Paulo Culture Walking Tour: $69
- Shared tour of the tourist attractions of São Paulo: $77
- São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – (Shared Group): $79
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest from Hotel: $190
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
- Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls: $256
- Custom Tour of the Lakes Region in Chile: $80
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $287
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySao Paulo $3.38Puerto Montt $4.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Sao Paulo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sao Paulo:
- Fine wine tastings in São Roque - Tour with local guides: $192
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sao Paulo and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Sao Paulo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt 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 Sao Paulo Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt?
Sao Paulo has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Sao Paulo and Puerto Montt, 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 Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
Both Puerto Montt and Sao Paulo during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sao Paulo this time of year.
In January, Sao Paulo is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Sao Paulo average around 25°C (77°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo usually gets more rain in January than Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March is the rainy season in Sao Paulo.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuarySao Paulo 25°C (77°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sao Paulo and Puerto Montt. Many travelers come to Sao Paulo for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Sao Paulo is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sao Paulo averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In April, Sao Paulo usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn. June to August in Sao Paulo is the dry season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilSao Paulo 22°C (72°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sao Paulo as well as Puerto Montt. Many visitors come to Sao Paulo in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Sao Paulo is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sao Paulo in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 7°C (45°F).
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, June to August in Sao Paulo is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulySao Paulo 19°C (66°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Sao Paulo or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Sao Paulo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Sao Paulo for the activities around the city during these months.
In October, Sao Paulo is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Sao Paulo average around 21°C (70°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In October, Sao Paulo usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Sao Paulo gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Sao Paulo is October to March.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberSao Paulo 21°C (70°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Sao Paulo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 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.