Which place is cheaper, Victoria or Northern Territory?
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 Northern Territory or Victoria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Northern Territory and Victoria can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Northern Territory or Victoria?
Northern Territory
For the chance to see nature at its grandest, put Australia's Northern Territory at the top of your list. The federal territory covering much of central Australia is what most people picture when they imagine an adventure n Australia. It's the real outback.
While this state contains some of the most breathtaking flora and fauna, it's also home to a rather posh capital. The city of Darwin is tropical, small and quite diverse. There are at least 50 different nationalities making up Darwin's 110,000 population.
With the largest Aboriginal population, this region is perfect for immersing yourself in the 40,000-year-old culture. Visit one of their villages and witness their expert skills at basket weaving, spear fishing and story telling.
When making the decision to travel to Australia, keep in mind that their seasons are the opposite of North America. While the climate tends to stay pretty mild all yearlong, don't be surprised to see that they are experiencing their wintertime when we are ready to lay by the pool all day.
Victoria
Just beneath New South Wales lies Australia's triangle shaped state, Victoria. This region, while not quite as popular as Sydney, is home to another of Australia's popular destinations, Melbourne. Consider this area because it has all the class and culture of Sydney, but without the large crowds. Additionally, this region is also famous for the Great Ocean Road as well as vineyards and wineries, gorgeous scenery, hiking trails, and quaint small towns.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Photography Tours in Australia, The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney.
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Northern Territory Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNorthern Territory $4,694Victoria $8,731
The average daily cost (per person) in Northern Territory is $4,694, while the average daily cost in Victoria is $8,731. 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 Northern Territory and Victoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNorthern Territory $2,660Victoria $3,424
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Compare Hotels in Northern Territory and Victoria
Looking for a hotel in Northern Territory or Victoria? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Northern Territory $734Victoria $1,811
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Northern Territory
Also for Northern Territory, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise with Transfer from Darwin: $85
- Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $196
- Darwin to Darwin Int Airport (DRW) - Departure Private Transfer: $98
- Private Transfer from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Darwin Cruise Port: $84
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin Airport (DRW): $84
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin city hotels: $84
- Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise with Darwin Transfer Bus: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Victoria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Victoria:
- Transfer Melbourne Airport MEL to City Centre/St Kilda/Hawthorne: $45
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Port to Melbourne Airport (MEL): $79
- Private Transfer CBD to Melbourne Airport (Sedan, SUV, or Van): $107
- Private Melbourne Airport Transfers To City (Sedan, SUV, or Van): $107
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Melbourne Airports: $93
- Private Arrival Transfer: Melbourne Airports to Hotel: $93
- Private Airport Transfer: Hotel → Melbourne Airport (MEL): $125
- Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Experience and Express Transfer Shuttle: $115
- Mt Buller 1 Day Snow Tour (Direct Transfer To Mt Buller Village From Melbourne): $102
- Melbourne hotels to Melbourne Airport (MEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $87
- Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) Private one way transfer: $75
- Melbourne Private Taxi Airport Transfers and Day Trips: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Northern Territory or Victoria?
Prices for flights to both Victoria and Northern Territory 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 dayNorthern Territory $966Victoria $3,638
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Northern Territory
For Northern Territory, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From Ayers Rock Resort: Uluru Sunset Barbecue Dinner: $107
- Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise: $111
- Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise: $135
- Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine: $135
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour: $192
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Victoria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Victoria.
- Street Food Tour in Melbourne's Inner North: $79
- Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $87
- Pizza Making Party: $114
- Melbourne Food Tour with 8+ Food Tastings in Hidden Laneways: $116
- Spanish Hands on Cooking Class: $129
- Melbourne Food Tour Hidden Laneways: History & Progressive Lunch: $132
- Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne: $135
- Indian Cooking Master Class: $141
- Truffle Hunt and Truffle Pizza Experience in Red Hill: $142
- Melbourne: Progressive Food Tour - Chinatown, Laneways & Drink: $142
- Thai Cooking Class: $148
- Japanese Cooking Masterclass in Melbourne: $148
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Northern Territory $861Victoria $1,990
Tours and Activities in Northern Territory
For Northern Territory, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Delightful Darwin: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park Guided Tours: $32
- Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $35
- 1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River: $39
- Darwin: Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise: $39
- Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience: $43
- Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour: $46
- Darwin: Pathfinder Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise: $50
- Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket: $60
- Darwin Harbour Territory Explorer Cruise with Lunch: $63
- Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 2 hour Sunset Cruise: $71
- Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu: $75
Tours and Activities in Victoria
Here are a few actual costs in Victoria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne: $157
- 1.5hour Scenic and Wildlife luxury cruise: $54
- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - Small Group: $157
- 2 Days and 1 Night Great Ocean Road (Melbourne Chinese Tour): $243
- 3-Hour Dolphin and Seal Sightseeing Cruise, operated with swim tour passengers: $78
- 4 Hours Sightseeing Small Group Tour in Melbourne City: $71
- 90 minute wildlife and scenic cruise: $54
- Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 2.30pmFRI 11.30amSAT: $47
- Architecture Tour of Melbourne: $64
- Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise: $142
- Aussie Football MCG Matchday Experience with a Local: $157
- Australian Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo - excl. entry: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNorthern Territory $431Victoria $713
Sample the Local Flavors in Victoria
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Victoria:
- Saturday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $19
- Tuesday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $19
- Melbourne Pub Crawl: $19
- Rock'n'roll venues pub crawl including 2 free drinks and history: $57
- Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter: $64
- Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley.: $73
- Relaxed Half Day Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Melbourne: $78
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times: $82
- Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Gin, Cider & Chocolate: $82
- Montalto Vineyard: Mornington Peninsula Discovery Wine Tasting and Lunch: $96
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour inc lunch with a glass of wine, tastings and chocolate: $125
- Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne with Lunch & Tastings: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Northern Territory and Victoria, we can see that Victoria is more expensive. And not only is Northern Territory much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Northern Territory would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Northern Territory 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 Victoria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Victoria than you might in Northern Territory.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Northern Territory Expensive? and Is Victoria Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Northern Territory or Victoria?
Victoria has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Northern Territory. When comparing the sizes of Northern Territory and Victoria, 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.