Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Sydney?
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 Sydney. 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 Sydney?
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.
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 Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Sydney $283
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $283. 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 Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Sydney $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Sydney $212
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Deqin 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.Deqin $19Sydney $15
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$13
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Taxi to Airport$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Airport Transfer From Sydney Airport to Hotels and Home: $295
- Airport Transfer From Sydney Airport to Hotels and Home: $165
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Business Car: $113
- Airport transfers and shuttle bus - home/hotels: $207
- Arrival Transfer from Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney city by Sedan: $98
- Arrival Transfer from Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney in Luxury Van : $146
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Business Car: $113
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Luxury Van: $125
- Featherdale Wildlife Park with Exclusive Private Transfers: $161
- From Sydney Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Sydney: $35
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $195
- Hunter Valley Balloon Flight with Sydney CBD Transfer: $344
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $16Sydney $46
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$2.69
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Lunch Special$10
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$10
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Meat Pies$3.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $61
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $61
- Kids Cooking Classes: $66
- Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $72
- Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $73
- 4-hour Vivid Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise Shared Experience: $73
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $75
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu: $79
- Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise: $80
- Sydney Food Tour: A Taste of Chinatown: $82
- Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise: $84
- Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise: $101
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Sydney $32
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$30
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$31
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$128
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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:
- Spirits of Sydney - Self Guided Ghost Tour of the Rocks Area: $5.00
- Sydney Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Catch an Art Thief Sydney Tour and Exploration Game: $9.09
- Sydney Quest Experience: From Prison to Freedom Land : $11
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Razor Gangs True Crime Tour: $17
- Australian National Maritime Museum: See It All Ticket: $17
- Australian National Maritime Museum Entry Ticket - See it All: $17
- Historical Guided Walking Tour of Glebe: $17
- Allianz Stadium Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Self-Guided Walking Tour in Hidden Trails of The Rocks of Sydney: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Sydney $15
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: $27
- The Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl in Sydney's CBD!: $31
- Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $31
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $31
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $49
- Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $59
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting: $59
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $81
- Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $87
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $108
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $117
- Northern Beaches Brewery Tour and Tasting: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 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 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 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 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 Sydney 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.