Which place is cheaper, Perth or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Guangzhou or Perth?
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 Perth can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, and The Best Walking Tours in Australia.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $91Perth $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $91, while the average daily cost in Perth is $138. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $59Perth $79
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $118Perth $158
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Perth? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Perth $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service, To Dongguan Transfer: $120
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $120
- Zhuhai City Private Arrival Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport : $108
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Shenzhen City Area: $104
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Shenzhen Transfer: $100
- Private Departure Transfer in English-speaking: Hotel to Airport: $99
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $90
- Guangzhou Private Transfer from Guangzhou central to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): $88
- Guangzhou Airport Transfer by 6 seat mpv: $74
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , To Guangzhou Transfer,Pickup: $71
- Guangzhou Airport: Private Transfer to/from Guangzhou: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer Perth Western Australia: $135
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $272
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $43
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Private Luxury Transfer from Perth CBD to Perth Airport : $95
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $34
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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
-
Food Meals for one dayGuangzhou $20Perth $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Private Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Cruise: $111
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $112
- World 8th Tallest Building (one of Best View point & dinner): $120
- 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
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $71
- Half-Day Smokin' BBQ Food Tour: $83
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $102
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $105
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $119
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $122
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $139
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $146
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Perth $14
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
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 4 Hours Half Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private Tour: $200
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $153
- 4-Hour Chinese Tea Culture Tea Ceremony Tea Market Private Tour: $153
- 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 Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 7-Hour Customised Private Guangzhou Sightseeing and Shopping Tour: $153
- 7-Hour Private Day Tour to Sunac Land Amusement Park in Guangzhou: $187
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- Perth Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.50
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Skip the Line: Perth Video Game Console Museum Ticket: $13
- Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Explore Fabulous Fremantle: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $17
- Scitech Discovery Centre All Day Entry Ticket: $18
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $20
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $21
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $22
- Perth's True Crime Tour: $23
- Fremantle's True Crime Tour: $23
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $15Perth $7.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $18
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $65
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $65
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $66
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $69
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $71
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $78
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $94
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $94
- Small-Group Bickley Valley Wine Tour: $110
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $112
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $119
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Perth?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Perth, 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 Perth?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Perth 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 Perth in the Summer?
Both Perth and Guangzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Perth this time of year.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Perth in the summer. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Perth fluctuates around 25°C (76°F)in January.
In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Guangzhou. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Perthin January. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Perth receives 331 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Perthin January. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Perth receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Perth 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Perth in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Perth. Also, many travelers come to Perth for the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Guangzhou is a little warmer than Perth. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guangzhou in October average around 25°C (76°F), and Perth averages at about 19°C (67°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Perth this time of the year. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Perth during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Perth receives 219 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Perthin April. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Perth receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Perth 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Perth in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Perth. Also, many visitors come to Perth in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Guangzhou is generally around the same temperature as Perthin July. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 14°C (58°F), and Perth fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Perthin July. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Perth receives 166 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Perth. Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Perthin July. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Perth receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Perth 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Perth in the Spring?
Both Perth and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Perth for the beaches during these months.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Perth in the spring. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Perth fluctuates around 17°C (62°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Perth. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Perth during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Perth receives 273 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Perthin October. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Perth receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
-
Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Perth 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Perth and Guangzhou
| Guangzhou | Perth | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
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.