Which place is cheaper, Noosa Heads or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Noosa Heads?
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 Noosa Heads. 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 Noosa Heads?
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.
Noosa Heads
A town and suburb located on Queensland, Australia's Sunshine Coast, Noosa is best known as a destination of pleasant weather, beautiful beachside scenery, shopping, dining, and outdoor adventure. Some of the top attractions of the area include Noosa National Park and Sunshine Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, and The Best Walking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Noosa Heads $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Noosa Heads is $116. 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 Noosa Heads in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Noosa Heads $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Noosa Heads $122
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Noosa Heads
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Noosa Heads? 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: Noosa Heads Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Noosa Heads $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Noosa Heads
Also for Noosa Heads, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast: $81
- Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer from Noosa, Noosaville & Mooloolaba: $33
- Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast& Noosa : $33
- Premium Airport/ Cruise Terminal Transfers: $243
- Private Morning Transfer From Noosa to Rainbow Beach: $92
- Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Hotels 11 pax: $226
- Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Hotels 13 pax: $233
- Private Transfer to or from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): $110
- Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (2pax): $99
- Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (6pax): $120
- Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (8pax): $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Noosa Heads?
Prices for flights to both Noosa Heads 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 $16Noosa Heads $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Noosa Heads
For Noosa Heads, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Australian Food Cooking Class: $83
- Cooking Classes on Witta Maleny Sunshine Coast: $123
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Noosa Heads $42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Noosa Heads
For Noosa Heads, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Surf Lesson$45
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Sea Kayak Tour (for 2)$89
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Sunset Cruise (for 2)$14
Tours and Activities in Noosa Heads
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Noosa Heads.
- Paintball extreme fun, excitement and all out adrenaline pumping experience: $20
- 1 Hour Tour Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise: $24
- The Original 1-Hour Mooloolaba Canal Cruise: $24
- SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium Entrance Ticket: $26
- Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket: $29
- Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba: $31
- Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour: $34
- The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience: $36
- Noosa National Park Scenic Adventure Boat Tour on Whalesongs: $41
- Seafood Lunch Cruise: $44
- Sunset Tour with Live Music: $51
- Bushtucker Cruise: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Noosa Heads $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Noosa Heads
Also in Noosa Heads, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Eumundi Market and Distillery Experience Market Days Wednesday & Saturday: $96
- Sunshine Coast Brewery Tour with Lunch: $168
- Hinterland Cheese & Wine Tasting Tour - with 2 course lunch included: $188
- Noosa Hinterland Tour with Gourmet Lunch, Wine Tasting & Everglades Lake: $198
- Sunshine Coast Private Gourmet Food and Wine Tour: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Noosa Heads, we can see that Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads 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.