Melbourne vs São Paulo - City Size Comparison

Is Melbourne Bigger Than São Paulo?

Yes — Melbourne is 6.6x larger than São Paulo by area. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while São Paulo covers 1,521 km² (587 mi²) — a difference of 8,472 km². You could fit São Paulo inside Melbourne approximately 6 times.

About Melbourne

Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Known as "The Garden City", Melbourne covers 9,993 km² with a population of 5.1 million. The city was established in 1835. Melbourne is known for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Melbourne Trams & Metro.

Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe

About São Paulo

Brazil's largest city and financial center. Nicknamed "Sampa", São Paulo has an area of 1,521 km² and is home to 12.3 million people. Its history stretches back to 1554. Visitors come for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Museum of Art, and much more. Getting around is easy with the São Paulo Metro.

São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Melbourne metropolitan area covers 9,993 km², which is 1.3x larger than greater São Paulo at 7,947 km². The São Paulo metro area is also more populous, with 22.0 million people compared to 5.1 million.

Population Density

Melbourne has a population density of 508 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. São Paulo, with 8,107 people per km², is a densely populated city. São Paulo is dramatically more crowded, with 16.0x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Melbourne has a oceanic climate while São Paulo experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's midnight in São Paulo — a 13-hour time difference.