Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Adelaide?
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 Adelaide or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and Nadi (Port Denarau) can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Adelaide or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAdelaide $146Nadi (Port Denarau) $201
The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $146, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $201. 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 Adelaide and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdelaide $72Nadi (Port Denarau) $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdelaide $144Nadi (Port Denarau) $216
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Adelaide or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices and Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adelaide $20Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ADL Airport to City Centre | Port Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $59
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $59
- Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $59
- Adelaide Premium Chauffeur Airport Transfers Experience: $90
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $112
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Van: $113
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Luxury Van: $113
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $119
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $129
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $130
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $298
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Zip line ex Intercontinental Fiji with return private transfers: $213
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private return transfer: $186
- Treetops Fiji Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $130
- Shuttle transfer to Nadi Airport: $50
- Shared transfer- Nadi Airport to Denarau island Fiji: $93
- Shared Transfers from Airport to Denarau: $12
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.29
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.29
- Shared Departure Transfer : Hotel to Airport: $19
- Roundtrip Transfer :Nadi Airport to Crowne Plaza Hotel Nadi bay: $21
- Round Trip Transfer -Nadi Airport to Intercontinental Resort: $65
- Round Trip Private Transfer From Nadi Airport To Your Resort: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Adelaide 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 dayAdelaide $59Nadi (Port Denarau) $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour: $43
- Adelaide Central Market Food Tour: $50
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Tastes of Chinatown Adelaide food tour: $86
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $134
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $142
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $217
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa: $253
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adelaide $15Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Hosted Tour of the Australian Wine Story: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $21
- Adelaide River Torrens Sightseeing Cruise: $22
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $22
- TreeClimb Adelaide Climb For Little Adventurers: $24
- River Torrens Popeye Devonshire Tea Cruise: $26
- Adelaide Hills: Jurlique Farm Tour: $26
- Jurlique Farm Tour: $29
- City Walking Tour with Guide: $29
- Ghosts, Dark Secrets and Paranormal Hunt Gaol Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- "Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $121
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $167
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $92
- Authentic Cultural and Historical Village Tour of Nadi Ex Fiji Marriott Resort: $159
- Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $90
- Best Sightseeing Tour: $149
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka): $102
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $101
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $180
- Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $81
- Coral Coast Tour Sand Dune to Momi Gunsite History Walk: $200
- Cultural Night Tour: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdelaide $25Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $73
- Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $73
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $98
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Epic Barossa Wine, Brewery, Chocolate, Lunch & Wildlife: $108
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $113
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $117
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $118
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Adelaide much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Adelaide would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Adelaide 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Adelaide.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adelaide Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Adelaide and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.
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.