Which place is cheaper, Canberra or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Canberra?
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 Canberra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Canberra?
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.
Canberra
There is something special about the capital city of Australia. Canberra's not just a wonderful spot for outdoor adventures. It's a city completely designed and built up around the coast of an artificial lake. When architects Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin proposed their plans for Canberra it was met with a lot of criticism. Many people thought it would be a "waste of a good sheep pasture."
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 Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $91Canberra $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $91, while the average daily cost in Canberra is $140. 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 Canberra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $59Canberra $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $118Canberra $172
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Canberra
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Canberra? 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: Canberra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Canberra $26
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
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $37
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou hotel: $33
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $38
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Luxury Vehicle: $89
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport to Shekou Port: $62
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $69
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Canberra
Also for Canberra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Canberra Airport (CBR) to Canberra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $69
- Canberra Int'l Airport to Canberra - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Canberra Transfer: Airport（CBR）to/from City Center: $100
- Canberra to Canberra Int Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Canberra Airport CBR to Eden Cruise Port : $84
- Private Transfer from Canberra city hotels to Eden Cruise Port: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Canberra?
Prices for flights to both Canberra 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 $20Canberra $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Yum Cha Dim Sum Dinner and Pearl River Night Cruise Private Tour : $94
- Private Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Cruise: $110
- World 8th Tallest Building (one of Best View point & dinner): $120
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $140
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $150
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $153
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
Typical Food Prices in Canberra
For Canberra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch$17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Canberra $18
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour From Kaiping Garden, Watchtowers, and Chikan Old Town: $274
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 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 Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 8-Hour Private Tour to National Natural Reserve-Dinghu Mountain: $220
- 9-Hour Gulong Gorge and Huangteng Gorge Glass Bridge Private Tour: $187
- 9-Hour Opium War Museum History Relic Private Tour from Guangzhou: $187
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Ancient Foshan Day Tour from Guangzhou: $201
Tours and Activities in Canberra
For Canberra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily: $14
- Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm Daily: $14
- First Australians Tour | 3pm Daily: $14
- Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour: $14
- Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour in Canberra: $31
- Badass Women of The Women Behind the Capital Tour: $41
- Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour: $41
- Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide: $41
- LGBTQIA+ History Walking Tour: $41
- Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour: $41
- Ultimate Museum Experience | Dine + Tour + Shop (1pm daily): $42
- Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily): $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $15Canberra $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Canberra
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Canberra from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Bar$9.59
Sample the Local Flavors in Canberra
Also in Canberra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements for 2 - Canberra: $89
- Capital Brewery Full-Day Tour: $125
- CanBEERa Explorer: Capital Brewery Full-Day Tour: $127
- From Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch: $152
- Canberra Wine Tour: $164
- Full-Day Canberra Brewery, Wineries & Distillery tour /w lunch: $168
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience and 2-Course Lunch: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Canberra, we can see that Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Canberra 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 Canberra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Canberra?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Canberra. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Canberra, 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 Canberra?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Canberra 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 Canberra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Canberra. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Canberra because of the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Guangzhou is a little warmer than Canberra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guangzhou in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Canberra averages at about 20°C (68°F)in January.
Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Canberrain January. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Canberra receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Canberra 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Canberra in the Autumn?
Both Canberra and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Canberra this time of year.
In October, Guangzhou is generally a little warmer than Canberrain April. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 25°C (76°F), and Canberra fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Canberra. In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Canberrain April. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Canberra receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Canberra 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Canberra in the Winter?
Both Canberra and Guangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Canberra for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Canberra in the winter. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Canberra fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Guangzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Canberrain July. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Canberra receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Canberra 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Canberra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Canberra. Furthermore, many visitors come to Canberra in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Guangzhou is a little warmer than Canberra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guangzhou in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Canberra averages at about 15°C (60°F)in October.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Canberrain October. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Canberra receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Canberra 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Canberra 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) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
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