A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Perth vs. Nassau for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Perth or Nassau?

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 Perth and Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Perth or Nassau?

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.

Nassau

There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.

As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.

Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.

Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.


Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Perth?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $133, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. 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 Perth and Nassau in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Perth $76
    Nassau $109
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Perth $152
    Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Perth and Nassau

Looking for a hotel in Perth or Nassau? 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.

Hotels in Perth


Hotels in Nassau


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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: Perth Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Perth $25
    Nassau $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth

Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
  • Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
  • Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
  • Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
  • Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
  • Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
  • Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Business Car: $76
  • One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
  • Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
  • Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $258

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:


  • Water Taxi
    $8.02
  • Taxi to Cable Beach
    $25
  • Taxi from Airport
    $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:

  • Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $360
  • Round-Trip Airport Transfer by Limousine: $360
  • Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
  • Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
  • Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Paradise Island: $247
  • Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $243
  • Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Cable Beach: $243
  • Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Palm Cay: $240
  • Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer: $240
  • Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Paradise Island: $227
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfer- Lincoln Town Car: $225
  • Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $221

Is it cheaper to fly into Perth or Nassau?

Prices for flights to both Nassau 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.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Perth $36
    Nassau $53

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth

For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
  • Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth: $79
  • American BBQ Food Tour: $79
  • Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $112
  • Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
  • Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $116
  • From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
  • Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
  • The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $159

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.

  • Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
  • Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
  • Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
  • Dinner and Dancing: $130
  • Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
  • Island Food Tour: $140
  • Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Perth $14
    Nassau $37

Tours and Activities in Perth

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.77
  • City Exploration Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
  • Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
  • Skip the Line: Perth Video Game Console Museum Ticket: $12
  • Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $16
  • Fabulous Fremantle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
  • The Optus Stadium Tour: $18
  • Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $19
  • The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $21
  • AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia Entry Tickets: $22

Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:


  • Jet Ski
    $50
  • 4 Hr Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    $75

Tours and Activities in Nassau

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:

  • Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
  • 3 Hour Island Tour: Swimming with Pigs, Turtles, and Snorkeling: $250
  • 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
  • 30 Minutes Jet Car Adventure in Bahamas: $260
  • ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $250
  • ATV Island Tour with Beach Break, Lunch, and Pick-up/Drop-off: $199
  • ATV tours by RSR: $230
  • All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
  • Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure: $100
  • Atlantis Speed Boat Tours: $81
  • Bahama Bonanza Cultural Tour: $80
  • Bahamas Cabbage Beach Parasailing Adventure: $100

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Perth $7.54
    Nassau $19

Sample the Local Flavors in Perth

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:

  • Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
  • Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $63
  • Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
  • Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $63
  • Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $65
  • Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $69
  • Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $76
  • Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $89
  • Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
  • From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
  • Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
  • Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery: $129

Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:


  • Cocktail
    $6.52

Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:

  • Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Perth and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Perth much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Perth is in Pacific and Nassau 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 Perth would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Perth 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Perth.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Perth Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Perth or Nassau?

Perth has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Perth and Nassau, 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.


When is the best time to visit Perth or Nassau?

Perth has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Perth or Nassau in the Summer?

Both Nassau and Perth during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Perth this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.

Perth is cooler than Nassau in the summer. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 25°C (76°F) in January, and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in July.

In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Perth. In the summer, Perth often gets more sunshine than Nassauin July. Perth gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.

Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Perth usually gets less rain in January than Nassauin July. Perth gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January and July
    Perth 25°C (76°F) 
    Nassau 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Perth or Nassau in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Nassau. Many travelers come to Perth for the shopping scene. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the autumn, Perth is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Perth in April average around 19°C (67°F), and Nassau averages at about 26°C (79°F)in October.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Perth usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during autumn. Perth gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In April, Perth usually receives less rain than Nassauin October. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April and October
    Perth 19°C (67°F) 
    Nassau 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Perth or Nassau in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Perth as well as Nassau. Many visitors come to Perth in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.

In July, Perth is generally much colder than Nassauin January. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 13°C (55°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Perth often gets less sunshine than Nassauin January. Perth gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.

Perth receives a lot of rain in the winter. Perth usually gets more rain in July than Nassauin January. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July and January
    Perth 13°C (55°F) 
    Nassau 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Perth or Nassau in the Spring?

Both Nassau and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Perth for the beaches during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Perth is cooler than Nassau in the spring. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F)in April.

It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Perth. Perth usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during spring. Perth gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.

In October, Perth usually receives more rain than Nassauin April. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October and April
    Perth 17°C (62°F) 
    Nassau 23°C (74°F)

Typical Weather for Nassau and Perth

Perth Nassau
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C (76°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 21°C (70°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Feb 25°C (77°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Mar 23°C (73°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Apr 19°C (67°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 23°C (74°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
May 16°C (61°F) 115 mm (4.5 in) 25°C (77°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Jun 14°C (58°F) 201 mm (7.9 in) 27°C (80°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Jul 13°C (55°F) 170 mm (6.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Aug 13°C (56°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 28°C (82°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Sep 15°C (58°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 27°C (81°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Oct 17°C (62°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Nov 19°C (67°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 24°C (75°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 22°C (72°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 22°C (71°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)