Which place is cheaper, Darwin or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Darwin?
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 Deqin and Darwin. 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: Deqin or Darwin?
Deqin
Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.
Darwin
Darwin is a tropical city set against the Timor Sea in north central Australia. It is also the capital city of the Northern Territory. Despite being a relatively small city, Darwin is very diverse with residents from all over the world. The city itself has a very relaxed vibe with plenty to do. Visitors can enjoy everything from traditionally Asian style markets to culturally diverse events such as concerts, festivals or art shows.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best Sightseeing Tours in 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 dayDeqin $65Darwin $117
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Darwin is $117. 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 Deqin and Darwin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Darwin $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Darwin $130
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Darwin
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Darwin? 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: Darwin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Darwin $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Darwin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Darwin:
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Shuttle to Train Station$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darwin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Darwin:
- Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise with Transfer from Darwin: $98
- Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $146
- Darwin to Darwin Int Airport (DRW) - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- From Darwin Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Darwin city: $120
- Private Transfer from Darwin City Hotels to Darwin Cruise Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin Airport (DRW): $61
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Darwin?
Prices for flights to both Darwin and Deqin 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 dayDeqin $16Darwin $39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Darwin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Darwin.
- Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner: $75
- Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $95
- Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise: $103
- Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise: $104
- Signature four course Sunset Dinner Cruise: $105
- Signature four course Sunset Dinner Cruise: $107
- Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine: $118
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Darwin $16
Tours and Activities in Darwin
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Darwin are as follows:
- Darwin Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket: $28
- Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Tour: $32
- Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $33
- Darwin Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $34
- 1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River: $35
- Jumping Crocodile Experience: $38
- Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour: $42
- 1-Hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise: $45
- Discover Darwin Harbour: Darwin Harbour Afternoon Cruise: $45
- Pathfinder Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise: $45
- Darwin Harbour Bombing of Darwin Cruise: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Darwin $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Darwin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Darwin from other travelers:
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Evening at a Bar$16
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Glass of Wine$4.79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Darwin, we can see that Darwin is more expensive. And not only is Deqin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Deqin is in Asia and Darwin 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 Deqin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Deqin 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 Darwin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Darwin than you might in Deqin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Deqin Expensive? and Is Darwin Expensive?.
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.