Which place is cheaper, Perth or Datong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Datong or Perth?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Datong or Perth, 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 Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDatong $57Perth $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Datong is $57, while the average daily cost in Perth is $138. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDatong $24Perth $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDatong $48Perth $158
Compare Hotels in Datong and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Datong or Perth? 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: Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Datong $13Perth $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Flexible Private Transfer Service from Datong to Pingyao with Sightseeing Stops: $225
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
- Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall : $100
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Hanging Temple: $98
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $272
- Airport Transfer Perth Western Australia: $135
- Private Luxury Transfer from Perth CBD to Perth Airport : $95
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $43
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $34
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Datong or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $20Perth $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $71
- Half-Day Smokin' BBQ Food Tour: $83
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $102
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $105
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $119
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $122
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $139
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $146
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Datong $26Perth $14
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
- 2-Day Dadong 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 Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong : $188
- All-Inclusive Private Day Tour to Wooden Pagoda and Hanging Temple from Datong: $220
- 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 Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Self-guided Tour by Car: $95
- Datong Highlights Sightseeing: Hanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda: $244
- Datong Private Day Tour to Deshengbu and Zhenchuankou Great Wall with Lunch: $190
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Tours, only 30 minutes from Perth: $90
- 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise : $52
- 2 Hours Culture and Street Art Tour in Fremantle: $45
- 2 Hours Whale Watching Tour in Fremantle: $52
- 2 hour whale watching experience departing Hillarys Boat Harbour: $52
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $114
- Canning River Half Day Tour: $54
- City Tour Perth & Fremantle & Swan River: $130
- Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River: $62
- Design Your Own Tour Experience: $279
- Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour: $100
- EAT DRINK WALK PERTH - Hidden Bar Tour - Perth Attractions - CBD: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDatong $13Perth $7.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $65
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $65
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $66
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $69
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $71
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $78
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $94
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $94
- Small-Group Bickley Valley Wine Tour: $110
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $112
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $119
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Datong and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Datong or Perth?
Perth has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Datong. When comparing the sizes of Datong and Perth, 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.