Which place is cheaper, Hobart or Mount Kailash?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mount Kailash or Hobart?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mount Kailash or Hobart? 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: Mount Kailash or Hobart?
Mount Kailash
The main point of entry to Mount Kailash is a small village called Darchen. Once an important sheep station for nomads and their flocks, the village has now grown to provide for the pilgrims wishing to embark towards Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. It contains a number of guest houses and restaurants as well as a hotel where pilgrims must get permission from the Public Security Bureau to make the trek around the mountain. Also in the village are a handful of small stores and kiosks, as well as some grounds for camping. It is about 330 km (a one-day bus drive) from the town of Shiquanhe to the northeast, where Gunsa Airport is located, offering flights twice a week to Lhasa and Chengdu.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Kailash $71Hobart $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Kailash is $71, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $134. 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 Mount Kailash and Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Kailash $27Hobart $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Kailash $54Hobart $152
Compare Hotels in Mount Kailash and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Mount Kailash 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.Mount Kailash $31Hobart $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $22
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $13
- Hobart to Hobart Int Airport (HBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Port Arthur Return Transfer, mimimum 4 passengers : $218
- Private Transfer from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Arthur Cruise Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Hobart Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Arthur Cruise Port : $50
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Hobart Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart Airport (HBA): $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Kailash or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart and Mount Kailash 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 dayMount Kailash $24Hobart $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mount Kailash $15Hobart $23
Tours and Activities in Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- Hobart Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart: $19
- Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $22
- Hobart Urban Guided Walking Tour: $25
- Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania: $25
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $26
- Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $26
- Port Arthur Shuttle and Tasman Sights Tour: $29
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $33
- Historic Lunch Cruise: $36
- 3-Hour City Sightseeing Tour by Tram: $36
- Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMount Kailash $2.76Hobart $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tasmanian Premium Wine Tour with Tasmanian Cheese Platter: $136
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania: $144
- Signature Wine Tour from Hobart and Southern Tasmania: $146
- 7- 8 Hour StelaVino Guided Wine Tours From Hobart, Tasmania: $182
- From Drink Tasmania Whisky Distillery Tour: $195
- Tasmanian Whisky Distillery Tour: $198
- Whisky Distillery Tours and Tastings - Hobart/SE Tasmania: $229
- Tasmanian Tipples: Hobart Distillery Discovery Tours: $229
- 6 Hour Distillery Guided Tours in Tasmania with Lunch and Tasting: $232
- Whisky Distillery Tours and Tastings in Hobart and SE Tasmania: $232
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mount Kailash and Hobart, we can see that Hobart is more expensive. And not only is Mount Kailash much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mount Kailash 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 Mount Kailash would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Kailash 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 Mount Kailash.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Kailash Expensive? and Is Hobart Expensive?.
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.