Which place is cheaper, Brisbane or Hongcun?
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 Hongcun or Brisbane?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hongcun and Brisbane can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hongcun or Brisbane?
Hongcun
When you picture ancient China, you likely picture old cobblestone streets, white homes with pointed black roofs and a slight air of mysticism in the surroundings. This is Hongcun.
The backdrop for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is not usually on the top of many traveler's lists. This isn't a bustling tourist town with guides offering to show you the sights or carts peddling the latest tacky souvenir. It's a quiet village where you'll see the real Chinese culture. The homes along the complex water canals air their fish in their windows to preserve it for their family dinners. There is no bowing to tourism here.
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHongcun $67Brisbane $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Hongcun is $67, while the average daily cost in Brisbane is $154. 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 Hongcun and Brisbane in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHongcun $23Brisbane $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHongcun $46Brisbane $162
Compare Hotels in Hongcun and Brisbane
Looking for a hotel in Hongcun or Brisbane? 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hongcun $12Brisbane $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.81
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Go Card$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Brisbane: $22
- BNE Airport to City | Gold Coast Private Transfer: $40
- Private Arrival Transfer: Brisbane Airport to Hotel: $54
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $55
- Secrets St Lucia Airport Transfer: $58
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast: $59
- Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast: $60
- Brisbane to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $84
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): $96
- UVF Luxury Transfer To Secrets St. Lucia Roundtrip: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Hongcun or Brisbane?
Prices for flights to both Brisbane and Hongcun 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 dayHongcun $33Brisbane $54
Typical Food Prices in Hongcun
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hongcun are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.91
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Breakfast of Dumplings$2.10
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.23
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Cup of Coffee$1.96
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.18
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Ice cream$3.60
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.25
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Japanese Soup$7.52
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Coffee & Muffin$4.58
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Morning Mint Tea$2.29
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.16
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Bread$1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $117
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $168
- Local Icons Food Tour: $353
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hongcun $17Brisbane $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hongcun
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hongcun are as follows:
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Two Entrance Tickets$29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- Escape to Coochiemudlo Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter: $17
- True Crime Tour: $22
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $22
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $23
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $26
- Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia: $26
- Adventure Theme Scavenger Hunt Experience in Brisbane: $27
- Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $31
- Our Finest Hour An Escape Hunt Experience: $32
- Blackbeard's Treasure - An Escape Hunt Experience: $32
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHongcun $14Brisbane $50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.81
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Sixpack of Beer$9.16
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Guiness Beer$5.56
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Sixpack of Beer$8.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
- Hop on Hop off Brewery Adventure : $66
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $101
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $107
- Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $110
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $115
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $134
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $140
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $140
- Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $148
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $168
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hongcun and Brisbane, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Hongcun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hongcun is in Asia and Brisbane 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 Hongcun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hongcun 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane than you might in Hongcun.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hongcun Expensive? and Is Brisbane Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hongcun or Brisbane?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Brisbane is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Hongcun has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Hongcun or Brisbane in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hongcun as well as Brisbane. Additionally, most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Hongcun is a little warmer than Brisbane in the summer. The daily temperature in Hongcun averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Brisbane fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Brisbane. Hongcun receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hongcun usually gets more rain in July than Brisbanein January. Hongcun gets 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryHongcun 29°C (85°F)Brisbane 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Hongcun or Brisbane in the Autumn?
Both Brisbane and Hongcun are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Brisbane because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Hongcun is cooler than Brisbane. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hongcun in October average around 19°C (65°F), and Brisbane averages at about 22°C (71°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. In October, Hongcun usually receives less rain than Brisbanein April. Hongcun gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilHongcun 19°C (65°F)Brisbane 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Hongcun or Brisbane in the Winter?
Both Brisbane and Hongcun during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year.
The weather in Hongcun can be very cold. In January, Hongcun is generally much colder than Brisbanein July. Daily temperatures in Hongcun average around 4°C (40°F), and Brisbane fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Hongcun usually gets less rain in January than Brisbanein July. Hongcun gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyHongcun 4°C (40°F)Brisbane 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Hongcun or Brisbane in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hongcun and Brisbane. Also, many travelers come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Hongcun is cooler than Brisbane in the spring. The daily temperature in Hongcun averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Brisbane fluctuates around 21°C (69°F)in October.
Hongcun gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Hongcun usually receives more rain than Brisbanein October. Hongcun gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHongcun 17°C (62°F)Brisbane 21°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Brisbane and Hongcun
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (40°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (51°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 235 mm (9.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
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