Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Longsheng?
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 Longsheng or Auckland?
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 Longsheng and Auckland. 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: Longsheng or Auckland?
Longsheng
A county of the city, Guilin, Longsheng is a hub of several ethnic cultures that thrive on farming and tourism. It is located about 50 or so miles north of the Guilin city center. The region is perhaps most known for the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces located in Heping Township. These, along with many other natural features like hot springs, waterfalls, and meadows are a few of the main attractions that draw visitors to Longsheng.
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLongsheng $105Auckland $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Longsheng is $105, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $170. 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 Longsheng and Auckland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLongsheng $21Auckland $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLongsheng $42Auckland $198
Compare Hotels in Longsheng and Auckland
Looking for a hotel in Longsheng or Auckland? 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: Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Longsheng $42Auckland $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.47
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Hobbiton Private Transfers with Group Tour: $516
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Matamata: $298
- Private Transfer from Auckland Airport to Te Arai Links: $298
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Raglan Beach : $298
- Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Private Transfer from Auckland: $238
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Morrinsville: $214
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cambridge : $208
- Rotorua to Auckland - Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Caves: $188
- Auckland to Rotorua or Rotorua to Auckland Transfer : $179
- Private Airport Transfers and Tours: $168
- Private Luxury Transfer To/Fr City in Mercedes Van: $162
- Private One-Way Transfer: Auckland Airport to Hamilton/Rotorua: $161
Is it cheaper to fly into Longsheng or Auckland?
Prices for flights to both Auckland and Longsheng 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 dayLongsheng $61Auckland $46
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $101
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Longsheng $8.51Auckland $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$119
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour : $95
- Rotorua Māori Village w Haka & Waitomo Caves Day Tour: $229
- Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR : $268
- Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland: $247
- Hunua Falls and Blue Springs (Te Waihou): Private Tour: $250
- 24 day Greatest Of All Tours Small Group Tour: $3,447
- 4 hours Auckland Friday Night Tour : $77
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $173
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
- AUCKLAND CITY Full Day Tour with War Memorial Museum and Mt Eden: $154
- Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr: $86
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $119
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLongsheng $8.01Auckland $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
- Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch : $149
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $164
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $188
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Auckland City Tour & Kumeu Wine Country Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch : $238
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Longsheng and Auckland, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Longsheng much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Longsheng is in Asia and Auckland 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 Longsheng would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Longsheng 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Longsheng.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Longsheng Expensive? and Is Auckland Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Longsheng or Auckland?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Longsheng has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Longsheng or Auckland in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Longsheng and Auckland. Furthermore, many visitors come to Auckland in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Longsheng is much warmer than Auckland in the summer. The daily temperature in Longsheng averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Auckland fluctuates around 20°C (68°F)in January.
Longsheng gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Longsheng usually receives more rain than Aucklandin January. Longsheng gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLongsheng 30°C (86°F)Auckland 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Longsheng or Auckland in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Longsheng as well as Auckland. Additionally, most visitors come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Longsheng is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Longsheng in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Auckland averages at about 16°C (61°F)in April.
Longsheng usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Aucklandin April. Longsheng gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLongsheng 23°C (73°F)Auckland 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Longsheng or Auckland in the Winter?
Both Auckland and Longsheng are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Auckland because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Longsheng is generally cooler than Aucklandin July. Daily temperatures in Longsheng average around 10°C (49°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Auckland. In January, Longsheng usually receives less rain than Aucklandin July. Longsheng gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLongsheng 10°C (49°F)Auckland 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Longsheng or Auckland in the Spring?
Both Auckland and Longsheng during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
Longsheng is a little warmer than Auckland in the spring. The daily temperature in Longsheng averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Auckland fluctuates around 14°C (58°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Longsheng. Longsheng usually gets more rain in April than Aucklandin October. Longsheng gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLongsheng 20°C (68°F)Auckland 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Auckland and Longsheng
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 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.