Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Melbourne?
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 Melbourne or Freeport?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Melbourne or Freeport? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Melbourne or Freeport?
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
Freeport
When you picture the Bahamas you likely picture the beaches, resorts and playgrounds of Nassau. Just to the northwest of this tourist paradise is a tropical city founded on industry. Freeport began as mostly swampland and is now the second most populous city in the Bahamas.
This city is less of a tourist attraction - a place where you'll find the true Bahaman culture mixed in with some relaxing spots to help you unwind and get into your island vacation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Scuba Diving Tours in Australia, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Melbourne Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMelbourne $215Freeport $290
The average daily cost (per person) in Melbourne is $215, while the average daily cost in Freeport is $290. 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 Melbourne and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMelbourne $131Freeport $141
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMelbourne $262Freeport $282
Compare Hotels in Melbourne and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Melbourne or Freeport? 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: Melbourne Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Melbourne $22Freeport $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$12
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Tram Ride$2.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yarra Valley: Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast & CBD Transfers: $377
- Ballarat - Melbourne Airport Transfers: $196
- Melbourne Airport MEL Private Transfer to Melbourne in Luxury Car: $194
- Melbourne Hotel to Airport Private Departure Transfer 12 seater mini bus: $183
- Avalon Airport Transfers: $183
- Airport Private Van Transfer to City: $172
- Melbourne Airport to City Transfer by Luxury Car: $143
- Airport to City Private Transfers: $139
- Melbourne Airport Private Transfer to City by premium vehicle: $132
- CBD to Melbourne Airport Private Transfer - 11 traveler's: $129
- Melbourne Airport to CBD Private Transfer - 11 traveler's: $126
- Private Airport Transfer: Hotel ⇄ Melbourne Airport (MEL): $125
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer: $150
- Roundtrip Airport Transfers Island Seas Resort Freeport: $30
- Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $28
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $67
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $67
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort: $253
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $181
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $77
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $154
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $154
Is it cheaper to fly into Melbourne or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Melbourne 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 dayMelbourne $58Freeport $110
Typical Food Prices in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.88
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Pizza$5.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Melbourne Flavors: Queen Victoria Market Food Tour: $40
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $52
- Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes: $56
- Inner North Street Food Tour: $72
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $79
- Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner: $88
- Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $89
- Best of Little Italy Dinner Tour: $92
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $99
- Melbourne Food Tour through Chinatown and Laneways with Drink: $102
- Evening Progressive Dinner Tour - Chinatown & Laneways: $102
- Secret Food Tour: $109
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Around Town/Bahamian Cooking Experience: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Melbourne $30Freeport $40
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne: $160
- 1.5Hr Yarra River Crown Flames and City Lights Cruise: $317
- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - Small Group: $160
- 2 Day Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour: $843
- 3 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City Tour: $244
- 4 Hours Sightseeing Small Group Tour in Melbourne City: $73
- 4D3N Best Bits Victoria Sightseeing Tour: $992
- 5 Days 4 Nights: Melbourne Package tour: $1,323
- African Cat Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo - excl. entry: $65
- Architecture Tour of Melbourne: $66
- Art Tour of Melbourne: $94
- Australian Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo - excl. entry: $43
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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10 Dive Package$299
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour: $270
- Eleuthera Adventure: Swings, Pigs, and Reefs: $600
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
- Grand Bahama Culture, History & Local Flavors Tour: $280
- Junkanoo Adventure with Bahamian Cuisine Tasting: $850
- Grand Bahama Foodie Tour: $150
- Jet Ski Tour Freeport for 2 Persons @CreativeEcoAdventures: $242
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club (3) Rum Punch Experience: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMelbourne $18Freeport $30
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $20
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide: $25
- Tuesday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $26
- Saturday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $26
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $26
- Melbourne Music Venue Pub Crawl with History + 2 Free Drinks: $26
- Rock'n'roll venues pub crawl including 2 free drinks and history: $59
- Relaxed Half Day Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Melbourne: $80
- New Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley: $89
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting: $94
- Yarra Valley: Bus Wine Tour with Lunch and a Glass of Wine: $116
- Discover Hidden Wineries in Melbourne Boutique Wine Tour Series: $121
Sample the Local Flavors in Freeport
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:
- Brewery & Taste with Beach & Shop at Largest Market on Freeport 4-hrs: $85
- Grand Bahama Brewery and Distillery Tour: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Melbourne and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Melbourne much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Melbourne is in Pacific and Freeport is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Melbourne would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Melbourne 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 Freeport would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Freeport than you might in Melbourne.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Melbourne Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Melbourne or Freeport?
Melbourne has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Melbourne and Freeport, 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.
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.