Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Brisbane?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Brisbane or Toronto?
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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $133Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $133, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $82Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $164Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $18Toronto $32
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$9.91
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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:
- Sunshine Coast Airport Arrival transfer to Hotels: $19
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $132
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $91
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $124
- Private Transfer: Brisbane to Brisbane Airport BNE in Business Car: $102
- Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Business Car: $102
- Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City to Cruise Port: $91
- Private Transfer to Gold Coast /OOL Airport from Brisbane /BNE Airport (1-7 Pax): $231
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Port to Brisbane Airport (BNE): $33
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Cruise Port to Brisbane: $33
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane Port: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round trip transfer in private vehicle from-to Pearson Airport in Niagara Falls (Ontario): $280
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $268
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $263
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $231
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $222
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Downtown Black Car Service: $219
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Low Cost:-Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Pearson Airport: $213
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $31Toronto $66
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.28
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Cup of Coffee$1.98
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.26
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Ice cream$3.63
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.29
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Japanese Soup$7.60
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Coffee & Muffin$4.62
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Morning Mint Tea$2.31
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.25
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Bread$1.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $165
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- E-Scooter Food Tour Toronto: $45
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $24Toronto $31
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$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 1hr Animal Tour: $43
- 2hr Animal Tour: $74
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Brisbane: $57
- 45-Minute Behind-the-Tanks Tour on North Stradbroke Island: $32
- 90min Brisbane River Cruise/Tour: $35
- Adventure Moreton Island Day Pass: $86
- Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $70
- All-Inclusive Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Day Cruise Brisbane: $131
- Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane: $180
- Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour: $132
- Brilliant Brisbane Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Brisbane : Must See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $87
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Private Photoshoot Experience in Toronto: $74
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour with Optional Boat: $39
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 6 Hours Day Tour in Toronto to Niagara Falls: $109
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $51Toronto $22
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$9.91
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Sixpack of Beer$9.25
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Guiness Beer$5.61
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Sixpack of Beer$8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
- City Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $50
- Artisinal Wine Tasting and Local 2-Course Meal: $50
- River Cruise Brewery Tour with Drinks: $65
- Brewery Tour River Cruise in Brisbane: $66
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $100
- Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $104
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $107
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $126
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $132
- From Mount Tamborine Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch: $132
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Finest Whisky Exploration Game in Toronto Distillery District: $8.20
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $21
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto: $36
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Brisbane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific and Toronto is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane and Toronto, 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 Brisbane or Toronto?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Brisbane is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Toronto has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Brisbane or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Toronto. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Brisbane is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Brisbane in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brisbane usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Brisbane gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Torontoin July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Toronto. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In April, Brisbane is generally much warmer than Torontoin October. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 22°C (71°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In the autumn, Brisbane often gets more sunshine than Torontoin October. Brisbane gets 214 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Brisbane receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Brisbane usually gets more rain in April than Torontoin October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. Brisbane is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Brisbane gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Torontoin January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Brisbane during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Brisbane because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Brisbane is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Brisbane in October average around 21°C (69°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Brisbane. In the spring, Brisbane often gets more sunshine than Torontoin April. Brisbane gets 259 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Brisbane usually gets more rain in October than Torontoin April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Brisbane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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