Should you visit Perth or Byron Bay?
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 Perth and Byron Bay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
Byron Bay
South of Brisbane, off the Pacific Highway, is the coastal town of Byron Bay. It is close to Cape Byron, which is the easternmost point in mainland Australia. Byron Bay makes its way onto most traveler's itineraries because of its wonderful beach activities. The area is world famous for its waves, making it popular with surfers, but it also has incredible scuba diving, whale watching, and a generally relaxed atmosphere. The area continues to rise in popularity with travelers and as such, amenities and facilities are popping up everywhere.
Which city is cheaper, Byron Bay or Perth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $120, while the average daily cost in Byron Bay is $128. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Perth and Byron Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $138 in Perth For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Byron Bay is $122. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
While meal prices in Perth can vary, the average travelers spends about $33 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Perth should cost around $13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Perth is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Byron Bay food costs typically run travelers around $44 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Perth $33
Byron Bay $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Perth Classic Bites & Local Flavors: Food Tour:
$71
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Swan Valley Half-Day Food Tour and Wine Trail from Perth:
$75
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Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth:
$91
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Perth City of Lights Dinner Cruise:
$104
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Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise:
$110
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Withlocals The 10 Tastings: Perth Private Food Tour:
$118
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Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Wildlife Experience a Small Group Tour:
$130
Typical Food prices in Byron Bay
Some typical examples of dining costs in Byron Bay are as follows:
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Dinner at Olivo (for 2)
$67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Byron Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Byron Bay.
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Mount Warning Sunrise Climb Including Overnight Camping and BBQ Dinner:
$166
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Byron Bay Kayaking with Dolphins and Mount Warning Sunrise Climb Including Overnight Camping and BBQ Dinner:
$224
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Byron Bay Surfing Lesson and Mount Warning Sunrise Climb Including Overnight Camping and BBQ Dinner:
$224
Local Transportation
To get around in Perth, the average visitor spends $23 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Byron Bay is $30 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Sedan Transfer from Perth CBD Hotel to Perth Airport:
$47
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Perth Airport:
$48
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Rottnest Island Same-Day Round-Trip Ferry Transfers:
$55
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Perth Departure Transfer by Private Chauffeur: Perth City Center to Airport:
$59
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Perth Airport Transfer - group booking:
$198
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Byron Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Byron Bay:
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Private Byron Bay Transfer to Gold Coast Airport 7am-6pm:
$79
Is it cheaper to fly into Perth or Byron Bay?
Prices for flights to both Byron Bay and Perth 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.
Entertainment
In Perth, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Byron Bay's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $33 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
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Live Pearl Harvest Experience - Perth:
$12
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Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$13
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Skip-the-Line: Perth Bell Tower Experience Ticket:
$14
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Perth Bell Tower Ticket & Bell Chiming Experience:
$15
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Skip the Line: Perth Video Game Console Museum Ticket:
$15
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Photo Walking Tour:
$17
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1.5 hour Optus Stadium Guided Tour:
$18
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Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$20
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The ANZAC Bell Tour:
$21
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Perth Shore Excursion: Fremantle Hop-On Hop-Off Tram Tour:
$22
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Fremantle Hop-On Hop-Off Tram Tour:
$24
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Fremantle to Perth 1.5-Hour Scenic Swan River Cruise:
$24
Typical Entertainment prices in Byron Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Byron Bay are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Byron Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Byron Bay are as follows:
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3-Hour Dolphin Spotting Kayak Tour in Byron Bay:
$56
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3-Hour Kayak with the Dolphins Tour:
$56
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3-Hour Sea Turtle Snorkeling Experience in Byron Bay:
$78
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3-Hour Small-Group Byron Bay Tour:
$67
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5 hour - Byron Bay Cycling Tour + Lunch:
$150
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5-Hour Byron Bay Introductory Scuba Diving Tour:
$170
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Beyond Byron Hinterland Tour:
$134
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Byron Bay 3-Hour Certified Dive Tour:
$119
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Byron Bay Combo: Hinterland Tour Including Minyon Falls and Kayaking with Dolphins:
$182
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Byron Bay Half-Day Tour:
$72
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Byron Bay Hinterland Tour Including Rainforest Walk to Minyon Falls:
$124
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Byron Bay Lighthouse and Hinterland Tour:
$74
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Perth, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $6.84.
The average person spends about $12 on alcoholic beverages in Byron Bay per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
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Perth Bar Crawl:
$12
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Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation:
$57
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Afternoon Swan Valley Sundowner Wine Tour from Perth:
$63
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Swan Valley Half-Day Food and Wine Tasting Tour:
$70
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Swan Valley Half-Day Food & Wine Tasting Tour from Perth:
$72
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Sunday Afternoon Swan Valley Wine & Brewery Tour from Perth:
$75
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The Non-Touristy Swan Valley Private Day Trip & Wine Tastings:
$81
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Swan Valley Sunset Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Tour:
$95
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Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery:
$99
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Small-Group Bickley Valley Wine Tour:
$107
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Swan Valley Cruise & Wine Tasting Full-Day Tour from Perth:
$122
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Wine Tasting Day Trip and Swan Valley River Cruise to Perth:
$123
Sample the Local Flavors in Byron Bay
Also in Byron Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Afternoon session Brewery and Distillery tour in Byron Bay:
$116
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Full Barrel Brewery and Distillery tour:
$141
When comparing the travel costs between Perth and Byron Bay, we can see that Byron Bay is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Pacific, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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