About São Paulo
- About 12 million people live in São Paulo, the biggest city in Brazil.
- São Paulo is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- Close by: Franco da Rocha (27 km), Jandira (27 km) and Ferraz de Vasconcelos (27 km).
Dating by city / Brazil / São Paulo region / São Paulo
Singles in São Paulo
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in São Paulo? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in São Paulo
In São Paulo it helps to meet halfway rather than in one person's neighbourhood. A place near a transport hub means nobody spends an hour getting there, or getting home.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in São Paulo: questions and answers
Who can I meet near São Paulo?
Within 50 km of São Paulo there are 29 towns and cities — Jundiaí, Itaquaquecetuba and Mogi das Cruzes among them — with more than 16 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in São Paulo?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in São Paulo and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around São Paulo real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside São Paulo?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Districts and suburbs of São Paulo
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.