Which place is cheaper, Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour?
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 Coffs Harbour can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Coffs Harbour?
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.
Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour is in New South Wales between Brisbane and Sydney. Historically, Coffs Harbour has been a popular vacation destination among families, particularly Australian families. Most visitors today are families that are carrying on a longstanding tradition and bringing their children to the holiday destination of their childhood. You'll also find backpackers who spend up to a week here, dividing the trip between Sydney and Brisbane. The area has a well established tourist infrastructure that is not as trendy as that in Byron Bay, but it remains a wonderful community to visit if you're not looking for the party atmosphere.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Australia, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $104Coffs Harbour $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $104, while the average daily cost in Coffs Harbour is $174. 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 Coffs Harbour in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $58Coffs Harbour $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $116Coffs Harbour $126
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Coffs Harbour
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Coffs Harbour? 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: Coffs Harbour Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Coffs Harbour $22
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Coffs Harbour?
Prices for flights to both Coffs Harbour 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 $34Coffs Harbour $89
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
- 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
- Private Cooking Canton Cuisine Cooking Class in Guangzhou : $266
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Coffs Harbour $42
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 Coffs Harbour
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Coffs Harbour's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Surfing Museum (for 2)$7.20
Tours and Activities in Coffs Harbour
For Coffs Harbour, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Treetops Adventure Tree Ropes Course: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $14Coffs Harbour $8.41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Coffs Harbour, we can see that Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Coffs Harbour?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Coffs Harbour. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Coffs Harbour, 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 Coffs Harbour?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Coffs Harbour. Also, many visitors come to Coffs Harbour in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Coffs Harbour in the summer. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Coffs Harbour fluctuates around 23°C (74°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coffs Harbour. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Coffs Harbourin January. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coffs Harbour receives 237 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Coffs Harbour. Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Coffs Harbourin January. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Coffs Harbour receives 187 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Coffs Harbour 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Coffs Harbour in the Autumn?
Both Coffs Harbour and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Coffs Harbour for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Guangzhou is a little warmer than Coffs Harbour. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guangzhou in October average around 25°C (76°F), and Coffs Harbour averages at about 20°C (67°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Coffs Harbour. Guangzhou usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Coffs Harbour during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Coffs Harbour receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coffs Harbour. In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Coffs Harbourin April. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Coffs Harbour receives 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Coffs Harbour 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Coffs Harbour in the Winter?
Both Coffs Harbour and Guangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Coffs Harbour because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Guangzhou is generally around the same temperature as Coffs Harbourin July. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 14°C (58°F), and Coffs Harbour fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Coffs Harbour, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Coffs Harbourin July. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coffs Harbour receives 219 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Coffs Harbourin July. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Coffs Harbour receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Coffs Harbour 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Coffs Harbour in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Coffs Harbour. Furthermore, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Coffs Harbour this time of year.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Coffs Harbour in the spring. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Coffs Harbour fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coffs Harbour this time of the year. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Coffs Harbour during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Coffs Harbour receives 257 hours of full sun in the spring.
Coffs Harbour receives a lot of rain in the spring. Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Coffs Harbourin October. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Coffs Harbour receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Coffs Harbour 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Coffs Harbour and Guangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 195 mm (7.7 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 241 mm (9.5 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 177 mm (7 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
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