Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha or Sydney?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Sydney can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Sydney?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $200Sydney $278
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $278. 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 Doha and Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Sydney $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Sydney $208
Compare Hotels in Doha and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Sydney $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer-Hamad International Airport, Doha-Qatar: $34
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $108
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $120
- BF Doha | Hamad Int. Airport Transfer Meet & Greet: $68
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $120
- Doha Airport Transfers: Your Swift Gateway to Luxury Travel: $50
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Doha Night City Tour With Airport Transfer: $62
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $93
- Doha Stopover/Layover Tour: 4 Hours City Tour with Transfer: $80
- Airport Transfer (To and From Doha City): $35
- Guided City Highlights Tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $83
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: $165
- Airport Transfer From Sydney Airport to Hotels and Home: $295
- Airport Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD by Business Car: $103
- Airport Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD by Luxury Van: $114
- Airport transfers and shuttle bus - home/hotels: $198
- Arrival Transfer from Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney city by Sedan: $98
- Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney in Business Car: $103
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Business Car: $103
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Luxury Van: $114
- Family Sydney Airport Departure Transfer: $86
- From Sydney Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Sydney: $67
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $195
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney and Doha 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 dayDoha $61Sydney $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- The Pearl-Qatar Food Tour & Boat Ride: $119
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- BBQ Dinner in the desert resort; Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $190
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $197
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- From Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $240
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$2.64
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Lunch Special$9.91
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.91
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Meat Pies$3.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Lights Festival Pizza Cruise Tour in Vivid Sydney: $16
- VIVID Dinner Cruise with Complimentary Drink on Arrival: $36
- Admission to Vivid Dinner Cruise in Sydney : $46
- Vivid Sydney Harbor Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $46
- Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $50
- Sydney Street Art & Food Tour: $53
- Christmas in July Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $56
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise (1.5 hour): $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Sydney $32
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha International Airpor: Qatar eSIM Data Plan for Tourists: $8.07
- Qatar eSIM Data Plan for Tourists: $8.07
- Al Safliya Island Boat Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of Souq Waqif: $30
- City Highlights Layover Tour: $32
- From Doha Cruise Terminal: Doha City Tour (Private Tour): $35
- Doha Geocaching & City Tour Combo: $35
- City Highlights Sharing Tour: $35
- From Doha Cruise Terminal: Doha Private or Group City Tour: $35
- 4-hour Downtown City Tour: $40
- Doha : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tou: $43
- Doha City Tour - Airport or Cruise Terminal Pick Up/Drop Off: $45
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)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$126
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Powerhouse Museum$9.94
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Spirits of Sydney - Self Guided Ghost Tour of the Rocks Area: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Australia: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $11
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours: $17
- Allianz Stadium Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Unlock The Rocks Scavenger Hunt Adventure Game: $17
- Botanic Garden Self-Guided Adventure Hunt for Kids: $17
- Secret Laneways Scavenger Hunt Adventure Game: $17
- Australian National Maritime Museum: All-Inclusive Ticket: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Sydney $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: $21
- Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $30
- Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $56
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting: $56
- Beach and Brew - Hike and Brewery (Men and Women): $73
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $76
- Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $83
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $102
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- Northern Beaches Brewery Tour and Tasting: $122
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Cheese Tasting: $145
- Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Lunch and 3 Cellar Door Tastings: $149
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Sydney, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Doha much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East 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 Doha would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Doha 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 Doha.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Sydney Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Sydney?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Sydney, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.