Which place is cheaper, Hobart or Hangzhou?
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 Hangzhou or Hobart?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Hangzhou and Hobart. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Hangzhou or Hobart?
Hangzhou
Hangzhou is a city in Eastern China, about an hour by train from Shanghai, renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. Each year it attracts more than 20 million tourists who come to see what the city has to offer. Set amongst the natural scenery of lakes and mountains, Hangzhou is modern city that coexists with the old. Historic pagodas and cultural sites built around the central lake sit like they belong amidst the skyscrapers and bustling markets of today.
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Walking Tours in Australia, and The Best Eco Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHangzhou $80Hobart $156
The average daily cost (per person) in Hangzhou is $80, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $156. 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 Hangzhou and Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHangzhou $24Hobart $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHangzhou $48Hobart $154
Compare Hotels in Hangzhou and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Hangzhou or Hobart? 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: Hobart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hangzhou $8.24Hobart $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hangzhou
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hangzhou:
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Local Bus for Two$0.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hangzhou:
- 2-Day Private Tour with Lunch and Airport Transfer: $459
- 2-Day Putuo Mountain Self-Guided Tour from Hangzhou by Private Transfer: $282
- Private Botique Tour: Essential Hangzhou Sightseeing with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $269
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town: $167
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport TransferTo Shanghai Pudong Airport: $140
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Private Transfer to QianDao Lake : $131
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with Drop-off Options : $131
- Private Transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport from Hangzhou: $129
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer: $128
- Private Transfer to Suzhou City from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport: $125
- Private Transfer to Yiwu City from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport: $125
- Hangzhou West Lake Impression Ticket with Private Transfer: $122
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $152
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $152
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $40
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Hangzhou or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart and Hangzhou 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 dayHangzhou $31Hobart $49
Typical Food Prices in Hangzhou
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hangzhou:
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Breakfast Pastries$2.38
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Pizza Hut Lunch$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hangzhou.
- All Inclusive Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Dinner: $117
- Hangzhou One Day Local Food Tour: $124
- Private Amazing Hangzhou Airport Layover Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option : $170
- Xitang Water Town Private Night Tour from Hangzhou with Dinner: $203
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hangzhou $20Hobart $23
Tours and Activities in Hangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Hangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- West Lake Private Tour with Boat Ride and Enduring Memories Night Show VIP Seat: $242
- 1-day Village Tea Picking, Roasting & Serving Guided Private Tour from Hangzhou : $244
- 2-Day Huangshan Mountain Sunset Climb & Sunrise Camp Guided Tour from Hangzhou : $162
- 4-Hour Hangzhou City Private Customized Tour with Options: $113
- 4-Hour Hangzhou Highlights Tour of Lingyin Temple and West Lake: $188
- 4-Hour Hangzhou Summit and Former Residence of Xueyan Hu Private Tour: $141
- 7 hours Hangzhou Tour Itinerary: $219
- All Inclusive Tour of Lingyin Temple and Pagoda of Six Harmonies: $199
- Amazing Landmarks Hangzhou Private Day Tour: $225
- Authentic Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour : $53
- Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $59
- Best of A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights: $153
Tours and Activities in Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $23
- Morning River Cruise: $23
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $30
- From Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour: $36
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $36
- Mt Wellington Ultimate Afternoon Tour: $40
- 3-Hour City Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Historic Lunch Cruise: $43
- Mount Wellington and Hobart Sightseeing Combo Ticket: $56
- Rum and Beer Tour with Lunch: $65
- nipaluna Half-Day Highlights Tour: $65
- Historic Richmond Village Half-Day Coach Tour: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHangzhou $10Hobart $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cascade Brewery Historic Tour: $17
- Cascade Brewery Experience: $26
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $145
- Moorilla's Big Day Out at Mona - Wine Tasting and Lunch: $165
- Tasmania: Private Distillers Reserve Distillery Tour: $224
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hangzhou and Hobart, we can see that Hobart is more expensive. And not only is Hangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hangzhou is in Asia and Hobart 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 Hangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hangzhou 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart than you might in Hangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hangzhou Expensive? and Is Hobart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hangzhou or Hobart?
Hangzhou has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Hobart. When comparing the sizes of Hangzhou and Hobart, 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 Hangzhou or Hobart?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Hobart is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Hangzhou has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Hangzhou or Hobart in the Summer?
Both Hobart and Hangzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Hobart because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Hangzhou is much warmer than Hobart in the summer. The daily temperature in Hangzhou averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Hobart fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hangzhou. Hangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Hobartin January. Hangzhou gets 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryHangzhou 29°C (85°F)Hobart 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Hobart in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hangzhou and Hobart. Furthermore, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Hobart this time of year.
In the autumn, Hangzhou is a little warmer than Hobart. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hangzhou in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Hobart averages at about 14°C (57°F)in April.
In October, Hangzhou usually receives more rain than Hobartin April. Hangzhou gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilHangzhou 19°C (66°F)Hobart 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Hobart in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hangzhou as well as Hobart. Additionally, many travelers come to Hobart for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Hangzhou in the winter. In January, Hangzhou is generally much colder than Hobartin July. Daily temperatures in Hangzhou average around 5°C (41°F), and Hobart fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Hangzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Hobartin July. Hangzhou gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyHangzhou 5°C (41°F)Hobart 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Hangzhou or Hobart in the Spring?
Both Hobart and Hangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Hangzhou is a little warmer than Hobart in the spring. The daily temperature in Hangzhou averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Hobart fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Hangzhou. In April, Hangzhou usually receives more rain than Hobartin October. Hangzhou gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHangzhou 16°C (61°F)Hobart 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Hobart and Hangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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