Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Guilin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guilin or Sydney?
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 Sydney can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Sydney?
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.
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $69Sydney $288
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $69, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $288. 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 Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Sydney $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Sydney $216
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Sydney
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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: Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.92Sydney $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- 2-hours Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat Tour with the Round-way Private Transfers: $83
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dongguan Transfer: $71
- Guilin Airport to Yangshuo: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $190
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip: $99
- Guilin Railway stations Transfer Service: $37
- Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $59
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
- Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $59
- Haikou Meilan Airport Chauffeur Service, Haikou Airport Transfer, Pick up: $75
- Haikou Meilan International Airport Chauffeur Service ,Haikou Airport Transfer: $50
- Haikou Meilan International Airport Chauffeur Service, Haikou Airport Transfer: $50
- Live Show of Impression Liu San Jie including the Transfer Services: $102
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$14
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Taxi to Airport$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Airport Transfer From Sydney Airport to Hotels and Home: $165
- Airport Transfer From Sydney Airport to Hotels and Home: $295
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Business Car: $111
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Luxury Van: $124
- Airport transfers and shuttle bus - home/hotels: $204
- Arrival Transfer from Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney city by Sedan: $98
- Arrival Transfer from Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney in Luxury Van : $146
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Business Car: $111
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Luxury Van: $124
- Family Sydney Airport Departure Transfer: $91
- Featherdale Wildlife Park with Exclusive Private Transfers: $160
- From Sydney Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Sydney: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $23Sydney $47
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$1.42
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
- Full-Day Li-River with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room and Yangshuo Cooking Tour: $286
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.74
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Lunch Special$10
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$10
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Meat Pies$3.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Lights Festival Pizza Cruise Tour in Vivid Sydney: $17
- Sydney Street Art & Food Tour: $56
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $60
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $60
- Kids Cooking Classes: $66
- Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $71
- 4-hour Vivid Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise Shared Experience: $73
- Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $73
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $74
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu: $78
- Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise: $80
- Sydney Food Tour: A Taste of Chinatown: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Sydney $33
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:
- Guilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel: $47
- Guilin City Center Walking Group Tour at Night for Three Hours: $50
- Kayaking Adventure with Local Guide: $52
- One Day Private Longji Rice Terraces with Minority village tour: $52
- Half-Day Self-Guided Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Tour: $52
- Guilin Classic Li River Day Tour with Xianggong Hill : $55
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Fubo Hill: $61
- Full-Day Guilin Essence and Lifestyle Walking Tour: $69
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $70
- 1-DAy Private Guilin -Li River Cruise-Yangshuo Highlights tour: $70
- Yangshuo Old Town and 3 star Li River Cruise from Guilin: $72
- Half/Full day Yangshuo Cuiping hill Sunset Private Tour: $73
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$31
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$32
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$130
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Powerhouse Museum$10
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.37
- Spirits of Sydney - Self Guided Ghost Tour of the Rocks Area: $5.00
- Sydney Harbour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to Lavender Bay: $5.36
- Convict Life in Cockatoo Island Quest Experience: $7.29
- Ghosts of Quest Experience: $7.29
- Catch an Art Thief Sydney Tour and Exploration Game: $8.98
- Sydney Quest Experience: From Prison to Freedom Land : $11
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Australian National Maritime Museum: See It All Ticket: $17
- Razor Gangs True Crime Tour: $17
- Historical Guided Walking Tour of Glebe: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.88Sydney $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Haunted Pub Tour with Local Guide: $27
- Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $31
- The Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl in Sydney's CBD!: $31
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $31
- Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $58
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting: $58
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $81
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $81
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $81
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $107
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $116
- Northern Beaches Brewery Tour and Tasting: $126
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Sydney?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Sydney, 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 Sydney?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Sydney 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 Sydney in the Summer?
Both Sydney and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Sydney for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Guilin is generally a little warmer than Sydneyin January. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 30°C (86°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sydney. It's quite rainy in Guilin. In July, Guilin usually receives more rain than Sydneyin January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuilin 30°C (86°F)Sydney 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Sydney in the Autumn?
Both Sydney and Guilin during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Sydney in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Guilin is a little warmer than Sydney in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Sydney fluctuates around 19°C (65°F)in April.
Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Guilin usually gets less rain in October than Sydneyin April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuilin 23°C (73°F)Sydney 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Sydney in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Sydney. Also, most visitors come to Sydney for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Guilin is cooler than Sydney. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guilin in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Sydney averages at about 12°C (53°F)in July.
In January, Guilin usually receives more rain than Sydneyin July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuilin 10°C (49°F)Sydney 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Sydney in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Sydney. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Sydney because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Guilin is generally a little warmer than Sydneyin October. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 20°C (68°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Guilin receives a lot of rain in the spring. Guilin usually gets more rain in April than Sydneyin October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuilin 20°C (68°F)Sydney 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Sydney and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
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