Which place is cheaper, Boracay or Fraser Island?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fraser Island or Boracay?
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 Fraser Island and Boracay. 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: Fraser Island or Boracay?
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located off Australia's eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island. It is best known as a camping and ecotourism destination, with a number of panoramic viewpoints, beaches, lakes, and freshwater pools. Hervey Bay, a beachside city on the nearby mainland, is a primary gateway to the island.
Boracay
A small island in the Philippines known for its resorts and beaches, Boracay is a little escape. Each beach has its own unique character, each with new treasures waiting to be discovered.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, The Best Walking Tours in Australia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFraser Island $217Boracay $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Fraser Island is $217, while the average daily cost in Boracay is $56. 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 Fraser Island and Boracay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFraser Island $107Boracay $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFraser Island $214Boracay $46
Compare Hotels in Fraser Island and Boracay
Looking for a hotel in Fraser Island or Boracay? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fraser Island $97Boracay $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boracay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boracay:
- Shared Transfer from/to MPH for Domestic Passports: $21
- Caticlan Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $27
- Airport Transfer to Boracay or vice versa: $29
- Departure: Ferry boat Transfer Boracay to Caticlan Airport: $30
- Caticlan: Ferry Boat Airport Transfer To Boracay: $35
- Boracay Adventures Transfer Services Via Caticlan: $35
- Private Transfer from Caticlan Airport to Boracay: $44
- Caticlan: Speedboat Airport Transfer to Boracay: $51
- Caticlan: Shared Airport Transfer From/To Boracay: $55
- Boracay Transfer round trip with Island Hopping: $70
- Speedboat Caticlan to Boracay Transfer (Oneway): $83
- PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER TO BORACAY: $106
Is it cheaper to fly into Fraser Island or Boracay?
Prices for flights to both Boracay and Fraser Island 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 dayFraser Island $50Boracay $14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fraser Island $47Boracay $15
Tours and Activities in Fraser Island
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Fraser Island are as follows:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise: $54
- Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise: $75
- Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise : $81
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $102
- K'gari Island Cruise Tour with Whale Search and Lunch - 5 hours: $110
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience: $170
- Remote Fraser Island Experience: $170
- K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour: $187
- Discovery K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach: $191
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Full-Day Tour From Noosa: $203
- Discovery K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour - From Noosa: $205
- Hervey Bay to K'gari/Fraser Island 2-Day Tour (Beach House): $360
Tours and Activities in Boracay
Here are a few actual costs in Boracay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Crystal Kayak Photo-op Experience: $6.43
- Boracay - Crystal Kayak phot-op Experience: $9.18
- Flying Donut Water Tubing Experience: $15
- Boracay Sunset Cruise: $16
- Boracay UFO Adventure: $17
- Sunset Cruise with Water Activities: $17
- Boracay E-trike Land Tour: $20
- Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling: $20
- Boracay Island Rhythm Sunset Cruise: $21
- Stand-up Paddleboard Experience: $22
- All-Terrain Vehicle or Buggy Car Experience: $23
- Boracay Optional Tours and Packages: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFraser Island $22Boracay $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fraser Island and Boracay, we can see that Fraser Island is more expensive. And not only is Boracay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fraser Island is in Pacific and Boracay is in Asia, 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 Boracay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boracay 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 Fraser Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fraser Island than you might in Boracay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fraser Island Expensive? and Is Boracay 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.