Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Datong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Datong or Sydney?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Datong or Sydney, 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 Sydney?
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.
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDatong $72Sydney $288
The average daily cost (per person) in Datong is $72, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $288. 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 Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDatong $24Sydney $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDatong $48Sydney $216
Compare Hotels in Datong and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Datong or Sydney? 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: Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Datong $13Sydney $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $12
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Hanging Temple: $98
- Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall : $100
- Flexible Private Transfer Service from Datong to Pingyao with Sightseeing Stops: $225
- Private One Way Transfer from Datong to Beijing : $211
- Private Round-Trip Transfer Service to Hanging Temple and Hengshan from Datong: $118
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$14
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Taxi to Airport$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Hunter Valley Balloon Flight with Sydney CBD Transfer: $337
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $256
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney CBD/Downtown to Sydney Airport 1-11 people: $246
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-13 people: $222
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney CBD/Downtown to Sydney Airport 1-13 people: $212
- Sydney Airport (SYD): Private Transfer to Sydney hotels: $210
- Featherdale Wildlife Park with Exclusive Private Transfers: $205
- Airport transfers and shuttle bus - home/hotels: $202
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $195
- Sydney Airport Transfers: $178
- Sydney Airport Private Car Departure Transfer: $168
- Airport Transfer From Sydney Airport to Hotels and Home: $165
Is it cheaper to fly into Datong or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $35Sydney $47
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.74
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Lunch Special$10
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$10
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Meat Pies$3.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Lights Festival Pizza Cruise Tour in Vivid Sydney: $16
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $60
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $60
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $61
- Kids Cooking Classes: $65
- Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $71
- Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $72
- 4-hour Vivid Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise Shared Experience: $72
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $74
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu: $78
- Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise: $79
- Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Datong $26Sydney $33
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$31
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$32
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$130
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Powerhouse Museum$10
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Small-Group Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai Park Tour: $250
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure From Sydney: $103
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour: $103
- 1 Day/3 Day/7 Day Vintage Classic Car Driving Experience-Aus wide: $240
- 1 Hour Sydney Harbour Highlights Catamaran Cruise: $34
- 2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong: $151
- 2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $99
- 2 Hours Sydney Harbour's True Crime Cruise Tour: $38
- 3 Hours Abba Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $68
- 3 Hr Whale Watching Discovery Cruise in Sydney: $75
- 45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour: $40
- Afternoon Discovery Cruise on Coral Trekker: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDatong $13Sydney $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Haunted Pub Tour with Local Guide: $26
- Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour with a Licensed Guide: $27
- The Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl in Sydney's CBD!: $30
- Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $30
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $31
- Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $57
- Beach and Brew - Hike and Brewery (Men and Women): $75
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $79
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $79
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $79
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $105
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Datong and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Datong or Sydney?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Datong. When comparing the sizes of Datong and Sydney, 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.