Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Brisbane?
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 Brisbane or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Brisbane and Nadi (Port Denarau) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $165Nadi (Port Denarau) $200
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $165, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $200. 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 Brisbane and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $87Nadi (Port Denarau) $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $174Nadi (Port Denarau) $214
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $19Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.88
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$10
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Go Card$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Brisbane: $22
- BNE Airport to City | Gold Coast Private Transfer: $40
- Secrets St Lucia Resort Private Airport Transfer and Taxi Service: $40
- Private St Lucia Airport Transfer to Secrets St. Lucia Resort: $45
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $56
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast: $59
- Brisbane Airport Private Transfer to City Center: $61
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast: $63
- Brisbane to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $81
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane - Arrival Private Transfer: $81
- Brisbane hotels to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $82
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): $96
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: $211
- Private Transfer: Nadi Airport to Suva - 5 to 8 Seat Vehicle: $199
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private return transfer: $183
- Outrigger Resort to Nadi Airport - Private vehicle transfer 1 - 3 Pax: $154
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Volivoli or Wananavu Rst: $137
- Private Transfer: Nadi Airport to Pacific Harbour - 1 to 4 Seat Vehicle: $130
- Treetops Fiji Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $129
- Private vehicle transfer Fiji Marriot Momi Bay to Nadi Airport: $117
- 100% CFC APPROVED PRIVATE Transfer - Denarau to Nadi & Coral Coast Hotels: $113
- Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers: $113
- Private Premium Arrival Transfer : Nadi Airport to Hotel: $91
- CFC APPROVED Private Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to All Maui Bay Properties: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $58Nadi (Port Denarau) $70
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.58
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Cup of Coffee$2.09
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.73
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Ice cream$3.84
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Japanese Meal$15
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Smoothie$4.54
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Japanese Soup$8.03
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Coffee & Muffin$4.89
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Morning Mint Tea$2.44
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.77
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Bread$1.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $118
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Capt Cook Cruises Super Saver Combo: Day Sail + Dinner Cruise: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $25Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$14
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- Escape to Coochiemudlo Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Brisbane Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $12
- Mayhem in Brisbane GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $15
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $22
- True Crime Tour: $22
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $23
- Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $24
- True Crime Walking Tour: $25
- Haunted CBD Ghost Tour: $25
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $27
- Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour - Crime Tours Australia | Jack Sim: $28
- Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $31
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- "Half Day Nadi Highlights Tour”: $147
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $157
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $91
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka): $101
- Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva): $92
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $178
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $100
- Coral Coast Tour Sand Dune to Momi Gunsite History Walk: $197
- Cultural Day Tour: $71
- Cultural Night Tour: $85
- Day Tour Exploration of Fiji Culture and Nature: $230
- Discover Coral Coast & Natadola Beach Tour: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $54Nadi (Port Denarau) $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$10
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Sixpack of Beer$9.77
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Guiness Beer$5.93
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Sixpack of Beer$9.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $29
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $113
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $128
- Full Day Guided Wine Tour in Mt Tamborine From Brisbane: $142
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $149
- All Inclusive Wine Tour including Distillery & 2 Course Lunch: $160
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- One Hump Camel Farm and Wine Tour: $188
- Luxury Winery Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Distillery: $198
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Brisbane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brisbane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brisbane 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 Brisbane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brisbane Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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.