Which place is cheaper, Newcastle or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Newcastle?
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 Newcastle. 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 Newcastle?
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.
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 Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Newcastle $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, 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 Deqin and Newcastle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Newcastle $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Newcastle $94
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Newcastle
Looking for a hotel in Deqin 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.Deqin $19Newcastle $8.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newcastle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Newcastle:
- Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Newcastle to Newcastle Airport (NTL) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Bimbadgen Lunch Tour with Helicopter Transfers: $782
- Tandem Beach Skydive with Optional Transfers: $271
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Newcastle City Hotels to Newcastle Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney City Hotels: $91
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle Airport (NTL): $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Newcastle?
Prices for flights to both Newcastle 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 $16Newcastle $37
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Newcastle $16
Tours and Activities in Newcastle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Newcastle are as follows:
- Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley: $10
- Skip the Line: Handmade Cheese, Fruit Paste & Gourmet Bread & Wafers Lunch: $17
- True Crime Guided Walking Tour: $23
- Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $24
- Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure: $28
- Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise: $28
- Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket: $31
- Architecture, Street Art & Hidden Secrets Walking Tour of Newcastle: $35
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard - Sweet Indulgence Experience: $38
- Newscastle: Australian Tree Ropes Course Adventure: $44
- Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch: $48
- Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Newcastle $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Newcastle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newcastle:
- Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $6.90
- Cael’s Gate Wine Tasting in Broke: $6.91
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Seated Wine Tasting : $10
- 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: $24
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $27
- Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie: $35
- Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter: $35
- Tulloch Wines Hunter Heroes Wine Tasting with Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board: $35
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Newcastle, we can see that Newcastle 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 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 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 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 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 Newcastle 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.