Which place is cheaper, Canberra or Datong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Datong or Canberra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Datong or Canberra, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Datong or Canberra?
Datong
If you're looking for an old world city, with a renovated feel, you might want to spend some time in Datong, China. This city was once walled-in and the newest initiative is to rebuild their great wall to maintain their old world charm. Datong is definitely done a lot to make itself a contender in the world of vacation destinations.
Canberra
There is something special about the capital city of Australia. Canberra's not just a wonderful spot for outdoor adventures. It's a city completely designed and built up around the coast of an artificial lake. When architects Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin proposed their plans for Canberra it was met with a lot of criticism. Many people thought it would be a "waste of a good sheep pasture."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, 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 dayDatong $72Canberra $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Datong is $72, while the average daily cost in Canberra is $140. 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 Datong and Canberra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDatong $24Canberra $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDatong $48Canberra $172
Compare Hotels in Datong and Canberra
Looking for a hotel in Datong or Canberra? 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: Canberra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Datong $13Canberra $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
- Private Round-Trip Transfer Service to Hanging Temple and Hengshan from Datong: $118
- Private One Way Transfer from Datong to Beijing : $211
- Flexible Private Transfer Service from Datong to Pingyao with Sightseeing Stops: $225
- Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall : $100
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Hanging Temple: $98
- Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $12
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Canberra
Also for Canberra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Canberra Transfer: Airport（CBR）to/from City Center: $100
- Private Transfer from Canberra city hotels to Eden Cruise Port: $84
- Private Transfer from Canberra Airport CBR to Eden Cruise Port : $84
- Canberra Airport (CBR) to Canberra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $69
- Canberra to Canberra Int Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Canberra Int'l Airport to Canberra - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Datong or Canberra?
Prices for flights to both Canberra and Datong 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 dayDatong $35Canberra $36
Typical Food Prices in Canberra
For Canberra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch$17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Datong $26Canberra $18
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
- 1-Day Private Tour: Datong Highlights with the Lunch: $215
- 2-Day Datong Tour Including Tickets: $520
- 2-Day Private Datong Tour:Hanging Temple, Yugang Grottoes,Wooden Pagoda and More: $298
- 4-8 hours Private Datong Great Wall Tour: $99
- All Inclusive Datong Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes : $268
- All Inclusive Datong Private Tour to Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: $238
- All-Inclusive Private Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple from Datong: $220
- Black Myth Wukong Actual Locations 6-Day Shanxi Private Tour: $1,224
- Datong Classic Day Tour: $135
- Datong Day Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple: $203
- Datong Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Self-guided Tour by Car: $95
- Datong Highlights Sightseeing: Hanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda: $244
Tours and Activities in Canberra
For Canberra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders: $203
- Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour in Canberra: $31
- Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour: $14
- Badass Women of The Women Behind the Capital Tour: $41
- Best of Wildlife and Birds Tour: $102
- Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily: $14
- Canberra Floriade Tour: $123
- Canberra Small Group Winery Tour: $154
- 2-Day Batemans Bay Kayaking and Camping Tour: $438
- Best of Wildlife Tour: $91
- City Highlights Day Tour with Entrance Fees: $121
- Capital Christmas: Private Festive Tour in Canberra: $656
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDatong $13Canberra $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Canberra
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Canberra from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Bar$9.59
Sample the Local Flavors in Canberra
Also in Canberra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements for 2 - Canberra: $89
- Capital Brewery Full-Day Tour: $125
- CanBEERa Explorer: Capital Brewery Full-Day Tour: $127
- From Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch: $152
- Canberra Wine Tour: $164
- Full-Day Canberra Brewery, Wineries & Distillery tour /w lunch: $168
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Datong and Canberra, we can see that Canberra is more expensive. And not only is Datong much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Datong is in Asia and Canberra 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 Datong would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Datong 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 Canberra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Canberra than you might in Datong.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Datong Expensive? and Is Canberra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Datong or Canberra?
Datong has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Canberra. When comparing the sizes of Datong and Canberra, 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.