Which place is cheaper, Hobart or Chongqing?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chongqing or Hobart?
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 Hobart. 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 Hobart?
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.
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, and The Best Walking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChongqing $89Hobart $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Chongqing is $89, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $141. 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 Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChongqing $50Hobart $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChongqing $100Hobart $160
Compare Hotels in Chongqing and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Chongqing or Hobart? 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: Hobart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chongqing $19Hobart $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:
- Dazu Rock Carvings Private Transfer or Tour: $278
- Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Wulong National Park: $168
- Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Dazu Rock Carvings: $128
- Transfer betwn hotel airport and railway station (Chongqing): $116
- Chongqing Jiangbei Airport Chauffeur Service, Chongqing Airport Transfer, Pickup: $60
- Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $40
- Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport CKG: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport(CKG) to Hotel: $39
- Private Transfer from Chongqing hotel to Chongqing Train Station : $27
- Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) private round-trip transfer: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Any Railway Station in Chongqing: $24
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Chongqing Railway Station to Hotel: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $22
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $13
- Hobart to Hobart Int Airport (HBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Port Arthur Return Transfer, mimimum 4 passengers : $230
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Hobart Cruise Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart Airport (HBA): $30
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Chongqing or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart 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 $25Hobart $30
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 Hobart
For Hobart, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hobart Half Day Wine and Food Tour: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chongqing $14Hobart $24
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 Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- Hobart Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Explore Wonderful Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Cascade Historic Tour: $17
- Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart: $20
- Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $24
- Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania: $27
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $28
- kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours): $28
- Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $28
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $35
- Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour: $35
- Port Arthur Shuttle and Tasman Sights Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChongqing $7.09Hobart $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cascade Brewery Historic Tour: $17
- Cascade Brewery Experience: $24
- Winery, Distillery and Brewery - Guided Tasting Tour: $135
- Tasmanian Premium Wine Tour with Tasmanian Cheese Platter: $146
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $152
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $153
- From Drink Tasmania Whisky Distillery Tour: $206
- Tasmanian Whisky Distillery Tour: $209
- Coal Valley Tour with lunch, gin and wine tastings: $227
- Distillery Tours, Thirty Tastings, Cheese & Lunch: $242
- Tassie Distillery Tour - Up to 30 tastings Lunch and morning tea : $244
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chongqing and Hobart, we can see that Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart 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 Hobart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chongqing or Hobart?
Chongqing has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Hobart. When comparing the sizes of Chongqing and Hobart, 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.
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