Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Auckland?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Guangzhou and Auckland can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Auckland?
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $104Auckland $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $104, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $170. 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 Guangzhou and Auckland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $58Auckland $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $116Auckland $198
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Auckland
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Auckland? 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: Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Auckland $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- [Airport transfer] Guangzhou Airport - Guangzhou city transfer service with a good reputation! <Private charter: $27
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou HTL-APT (CAN): $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou APT-HTL (CAN): $62
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $33
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou hotel: $33
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $176
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $194
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.47
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Auckland Airport Private Transfer: $81
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cruise Ship Terminal : $120
- Airport Transfer: Auckland to Airport AKL by Business Car: $90
- Airport Transfer: Auckland to Auckland Airport AKL by Luxury Car: $152
- Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Business Car: $95
- Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Car: $115
- Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Van: $115
- Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre: $25
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland - Arrival Private Transfer: $83
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $221
- Auckland Airport Arrival Transfer (Individuals and Groups): $109
- Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Auckland?
Prices for flights to both Auckland and Guangzhou 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 dayGuangzhou $34Auckland $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Shenzhen Cantonese Dim Sum Cooking Class with Lunch: $86
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $94
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $102
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $102
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $524
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $556
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Auckland $27
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Flexible Private Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Options: $153
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King & Academy of Clan Chen in Guangzhou: $91
- 5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience : $118
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$119
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $9.37
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour: $14
- Explore Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $18
- Waitematā Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary: $21
- Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission: $22
- Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
- Scenic Boat Cruise to the Riverhead Tavern: $25
- Auckland CBD: Escape Game Adventure: $26
- Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland : $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $14Auckland $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $111
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour + Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $146
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $161
- Double Decker City Tour with Wine Tastings & Food: $163
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $165
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $176
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $184
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $205
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $281
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $305
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Auckland, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guangzhou is in Asia and Auckland 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 Guangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangzhou 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Guangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Auckland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Auckland?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Auckland, 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.
When is the best time to visit Guangzhou or Auckland?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Guangzhou has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Guangzhou or Auckland in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Auckland. Also, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
In the summer, Guangzhou is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guangzhou in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Auckland averages at about 20°C (68°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Auckland. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Aucklandin January. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 240 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Aucklandin January. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Auckland 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Auckland in the Autumn?
Both Auckland and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In October, Guangzhou is generally much warmer than Aucklandin April. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 25°C (76°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Guangzhou usually receives more sunshine than Auckland during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 162 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Aucklandin April. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Auckland 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Auckland in the Winter?
Both Auckland and Guangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Auckland in the winter. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Auckland fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Aucklandin July. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 141 hours of full sun.
Auckland gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Aucklandin July. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Auckland 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Auckland in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Auckland. Furthermore, most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Guangzhou is much warmer than Auckland. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guangzhou in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Auckland averages at about 14°C (58°F)in October.
Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Auckland during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Aucklandin October. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Auckland 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Auckland and Guangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
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