Which place is cheaper, Melbourne or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Melbourne?
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 Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?
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.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Melbourne $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Melbourne is $185. 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 Melbourne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Melbourne $125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Melbourne $250
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Melbourne
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Melbourne? 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: Melbourne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Melbourne $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$11
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Tram Ride$2.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers - Chauffeur Car & Limo Services of Melbourne: $97
- Ballarat - Melbourne Airport Transfers: $184
- Chauffeur Services with Baby Seat - Luxury Airport Transfer : $153
- Departure Transfer from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport MEL in Van: $167
- From Melbourne Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Melbourne: $40
- From Lake Mountain Ski Resort Tour with Transfers: $986
- GoBlu-EV: 100% Electric Cabs for Airport & City Transfer in MEL: $35
- Luxury Airport Transfer to Melbourne CBD : $89
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Melbourne Airport (MEL): Private Transfer to Melbourne: $327
- Melbourne Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $77
- Melbourne Airport MEL Private Transfer to Melbourne in Sedan Car: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Melbourne?
Prices for flights to both Melbourne 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 $16Melbourne $32
Typical Food Prices in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.74
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Pizza$4.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Multicultural Food Tour in Melbourne Markets: $53
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $54
- Queen Victoria Market Early Access Food Tour: $55
- Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour: $56
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $82
- Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour: $89
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $101
- Secret Food Tour: $114
- Chinese Cooking Class Master: $125
- Choose Your Asian Cuisine Cooking Masterclass: $134
- Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise: $136
- Thai Cooking Class: $137
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Melbourne $29
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.37
- Melbourne City Centre Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.00
- Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.00
- Marvellous A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Scienceworks Entry Ticket: $10
- Melbourne Gardens Explorer Minibus Tour: $10
- Immigration Museum Entry Ticket: $10
- Melbourne Museum Entry Ticket: $10
- Questo Self-guided Haunted Melbourne Walking Tour: $11
- Melbourne Sports Walking Tour: $13
- Melbourne Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Self-Guided Street Art Tour in Melbourne with Fun Cryptic Clues: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Melbourne $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Melbourne Pub Crawl: $18
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $20
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $27
- MELBOURNE Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour: $27
- Distillery Tour & Tasting: $41
- Yarra Valley Food and Wine Tour with Lunch: $56
- Laid back,Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Gin and Cider: $83
- Yarra Valley Day Trip with Local Wine Tastings from Melbourne: $108
- Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne: $111
- Southern Gippsland boutique Wine Tour with Tapas from Melbourne : $146
- Mornington Peninsula Winery Tour Including Wine Tastings and 2-Course Lunch: $166
- Mornington Peninsula Premium Tour with Wine Tasting at Yabby Lake : $181
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Melbourne, we can see that Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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.