Which place is cheaper, Perth or Guilin?
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 Guilin 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 Guilin and Perth can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Perth?
Guilin
Guilin is a city in Southern China situated on the west bank of the Li River with Hunan to the north. Its name means, "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus," owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. Products like tea, sugar, and wine, can be made from the tree and are found in many shops throughout Guilin. A popular tourist destination, the city is renowned for its scenery of karst topography with unique mountains jutting out of the urban landscape.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $84Perth $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $84, while the average daily cost in Perth is $158. 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 Guilin and Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Perth $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Perth $150
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Guilin 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.
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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: Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.85Perth $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- Private Transfer from/to Zhangjiajie to Guilin: $387
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267
- Private Transfer: Guilin to/from Zhangjiajie/Fenghuang: $256
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $197
- Private Transfer from Haikou (HAK) airport to/from Sanya hotel: $120
- Private Transfer: Guilin Airport to Yangshuo Hotel: $115
- Guilin Private Transfer (English-speaking) Between Guilin Hotels & Yangshuo: $93
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Longsheng hotel: $80
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Longsheng Hotel from Guilin City or Airport: $78
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dongguan Transfer: $71
- Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $58
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $282
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $79
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $177
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $88
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $74
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $74
- Private Transfer from Perth Airport(PER) to Fremantle Cruise Port: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth and Guilin 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 dayGuilin $39Perth $62
Typical Food Prices in Guilin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:
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Fresh Coconut Drink$1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guilin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.
- Half day Yangshuo Cooking lesson Small Group Tour: $62
- Wukong Guilin Neighborhood Food Tour: $65
- Countryside Cycling 1-day Tour with Cooking Class: $306
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: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $101
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $124
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $167
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $174
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Perth $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Guilin
Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Caves$17
Tours and Activities in Guilin
Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full-Day Guilin Li-River Cruise with 4 star boat and Reed Flute Cave Tour: $262
- Full-Day Yangshuo Sunrise and Li-River cruise with the 4 Star Boat Private Tour: $272
- 1 Day Congjiang Ethnic Dong Village Private Tour from Guilin: $219
- 1 Day Guilin Tour: Village Visit, Waterfall Viewing, Hiking: $230
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide: $209
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver: $209
- 1 Day Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Tour: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking: $172
- 1 Day Relaxing Li River Cruise With The 4 Star Luxury Boat lower Deck Seating: $225
- 1 Day Yangshuo Adventure Balloon Helicopter and Cave Experience: $208
- 1 Day Yangshuo Nature Explore Bamboo Rafting and Cave Adventure: $265
- 1 day Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside with Scooter Private Tour: $204
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: $6.68
- Perth Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour : $9.75
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Quest Experience in Cottesloe Beach Perth Pirates by the Sea : $12
- CBD Boom and Bust walking tour: $17
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $17
- Scitech Discovery Centre All Day Entry Ticket: $17
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $21
- True Crime Guided Walking Tour: $22
- Fremantle's True Crime Tour: $23
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $23
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.81Perth $7.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $71
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $71
- Swan Valley Half-Day Wine Tour - Small Group Experience: $71
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day: $100
- Small-Group Bickley Valley Wine Tour: $106
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Perth, we can see that Perth is more expensive. And not only is Guilin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guilin 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 Guilin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guilin 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 Guilin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guilin Expensive? and Is Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Perth?
Perth has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Guilin 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 Guilin 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 Guilin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Guilin or Perth in the Summer?
Both Perth and Guilin 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.
Guilin is a little warmer than Perth in the summer. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Perth fluctuates around 25°C (76°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in July than Perthin January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Perth receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuilin 30°C (86°F)Perth 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Perth in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Perth. Also, many travelers come to Perth for the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Guilin is a little warmer than Perth. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guilin in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Perth averages at about 19°C (67°F)in April.
In October, Guilin usually receives more rain than Perthin April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Perth receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuilin 23°C (73°F)Perth 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Perth in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Perth. Also, many visitors come to Perth in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Guilin is generally cooler than Perthin July. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 10°C (49°F), and Perth fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite rainy in Perth. Guilin usually gets less rain in January than Perthin July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Perth receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuilin 10°C (49°F)Perth 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Perth in the Spring?
Both Perth and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Perth for the beaches during these months.
Guilin is a little warmer than Perth in the spring. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Perth fluctuates around 17°C (62°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Guilin. In April, Guilin usually receives more rain than Perthin October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Perth receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuilin 20°C (68°F)Perth 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Perth and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
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