Which place is cheaper, Newcastle or Datong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Datong or Newcastle?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Datong or Newcastle, 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 Newcastle?
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.
Newcastle
Newcastle is 150 kilometers north of Sydney in New South Wales. It is also the second largest city in the state, and serves as a central point to explore the area's beaches, wineries, and beautiful natural landscape. North of the city is Stockton beach, which has many miles of isolated, beautiful beaches, stretching all the way up to Nelson Bay. The wineries are inland to the west and have some of Australia's finest wine which you can taste. If you want to see rainforests, you can head northwest to Barrington Tops National Park, which has great rainforests and freshwater streams. You may even get to see a platypus. The city also has the country's oldest sea port. In the past the city's economy was centered around the steel industry, but today the University of Newcastle is one of the area's most important employers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDatong $57Newcastle $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Datong is $57, while the average daily cost in Newcastle is $96. 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 Newcastle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDatong $24Newcastle $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDatong $48Newcastle $94
Compare Hotels in Datong and Newcastle
Looking for a hotel in Datong or Newcastle? 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: Newcastle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Datong $13Newcastle $8.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Hanging Temple: $98
- Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall : $100
- Private Round-Trip Transfer Service to Hanging Temple and Hengshan from Datong: $118
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
- Flexible Private Transfer Service from Datong to Pingyao with Sightseeing Stops: $225
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newcastle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Newcastle:
- Bimbadgen Lunch Tour with Helicopter Transfers: $782
- Tandem Beach Skydive with Optional Transfers: $271
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney City Hotels: $92
- Private Transfer - Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport (SYD): $91
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle Airport (NTL): $30
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle city hotels: $30
- Private Transfer from Newcastle City Hotels to Newcastle Port: $29
- Newcastle to Newcastle Airport (NTL) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Datong or Newcastle?
Prices for flights to both Newcastle 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 $20Newcastle $37
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Datong $26Newcastle $16
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
- Datong Private Self-guided Tour with Chartered Car: $26
- Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket Only: $35
- Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area Pass Ticket Only: $36
- YungangGrottoe HangingTemple Private Self-guided Tour by Car: $79
- Datong Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Self-guided Tour by Car: $95
- 4-8 hours Private Datong Great Wall Tour: $99
- Private Datong Day Tour Arranged by Local Tour Guide Nancy: $129
- Datong Classic Day Tour: $135
- Private city tour Datong Yungang grottoes and Huayan Monastery: $160
- Private Custom Tour: Datong City in One Day: $180
- Private day tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple& lunch: $180
- Private Tour: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery From Datong: $186
Tours and Activities in Newcastle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Newcastle are as follows:
- 3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin: $98
- 3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock: $285
- Animal Lovers Boutique Tour: $185
- Architecture, Street Art & Hidden Secrets Walking Tour of Newcastle: $35
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard - Sweet Indulgence Experience: $38
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience: $53
- Aussie Country Adventure. Departing Newcastle. : $168
- Award Winning Full Day Wine and Food Experience: $157
- CARRINGTON: Spirit School Distilling Experience: $238
- Coastal 2.5-hour Adventure Boat Tour from Newcastle: $85
- Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour: $63
- Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDatong $13Newcastle $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Newcastle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newcastle:
- Cael’s Gate Wine Tasting in Broke: $7.02
- Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $7.05
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Seated Wine Tasting : $11
- Distillery Tour at Earp Distilling Co.: $14
- 30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington : $14
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Premium Wine Tasting: $21
- Tulloch Wines - Wine Tasting paired with Local Handmade Chocolates: $25
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $27
- Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie: $35
- Tulloch Wines Hunter Heroes Wine Tasting with Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board: $35
- Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter: $35
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Datong and Newcastle, we can see that Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Newcastle 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 Newcastle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Datong or Newcastle?
Datong has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Newcastle. When comparing the sizes of Datong and Newcastle, 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.