Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Chongqing?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chongqing or Adelaide?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Chongqing and Adelaide. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Chongqing or Adelaide?
Chongqing
Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 3-Week Tours in Australia, and The Best Budget Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChongqing $88Adelaide $113
The average daily cost (per person) in Chongqing is $88, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $113. 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 Chongqing and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChongqing $50Adelaide $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChongqing $100Adelaide $134
Compare Hotels in Chongqing and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Chongqing or Adelaide? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chongqing $19Adelaide $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:
- [Airport Transfer] Chongqing Airport ⇔ Chongqing City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $23
- Transfer betwn hotel airport and railway station (Chongqing): $116
- Private Transfer:From Jiangbei Airport to Chongqing downtown: $16
- Private Transfer from Chongqing hotel to Chongqing Train Station : $27
- Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport CKG: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Any Railway Station in Chongqing: $24
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Chongqing Railway Station to Hotel: $24
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport(CKG) to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $22
- Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $40
- Dazu Rock Carvings Private Transfer or Tour: $278
- Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Wulong National Park: $168
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$3.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide Port: $263
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $228
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $110
- Adelaide Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Adelaide: $33
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $263
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $114
- Adelaide to Adelaide Airport (ADL) - Departure Private Transfer : $40
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $518
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $261
- Private One way Transfer from Adelaide Airport（ADL） to Adelaide: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Chongqing or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Chongqing 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 dayChongqing $25Adelaide $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chongqing.
- Chongqing Local Flavors Walking Food Tour: $98
- 4 Hour Walking Historical Local Food Tour: $111
- CHONGQING:Strolling through the city(Include dinner): $127
- Chongqing City Private Night Tour with Hot Pot Dinner: $158
- Chongqing Liangjiang Night Cruise Including Authentic Hot Pot Dinner: $183
- Chongqing Port Transfer Service with Half-Day Tour and Hot Pot Dinner: $193
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: $31
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $82
- The F Factor: Adelaide food tour: $83
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $244
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chongqing $14Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Chongqing
Here are a few actual costs in Chongqing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dazu Rock Carvings Private Day Tour With the baoding Mountain and Beishan site: $251
- 1 Day Chongqing Megacity Walking Tour: $75
- 1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch: $143
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Chongqing Shancheng (Mountain City) Lane: $65
- 4D3N Yangtze River Victoria Cruise: Chongqing to Yichang: $638
- 5D4N Yangtze River Victoria Cruise: Yichang to Chongqing: $638
- All-In-One Chongqing Trendy Spots Private Tour: $220
- All-in-one Chongqing Night view private tour: $150
- City Night Cruise and Local Snacks Tour: $218
- Chongqing Dazu stone carving day tour: $193
- Chongqing Half day Private Tour With Entire City Night View: $220
- Chongqing Private City Tour Extention: $220
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adelaide in a Nutshell a Self-Guided Audio Tour in English: $8.22
- Adelaide Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Hosted Wine Discovery Journey Tour: $17
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $20
- TreeClimb Exciting Climb For Little Adventurers: $25
- An exciting, Tree Top Adventure for Our Littlest Adventurers : $26
- River Torrens Popeye Devonshire Tea Cruise: $27
- Jurlique Farm Tour: $28
- Adelaide Gaol Adults Ghost Tour & Investigation: $29
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Guide: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChongqing $7.05Adelaide $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $45
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $61
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $62
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $82
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $90
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $105
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $117
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $118
- Adelaide Hills Wine Tour: $132
- Barossa Valley Wine Tours - Small Private Groups : $132
- Barossa Full Day Wine Tour: $139
- Barossa Valley Gin & Wine Tour: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chongqing and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Chongqing much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chongqing is in Asia and Adelaide is in Pacific, 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 Chongqing would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chongqing 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Chongqing.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chongqing Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chongqing or Adelaide?
Chongqing has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Chongqing and Adelaide, 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.