Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Perth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Perth or Toronto?
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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Perth or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPerth $133Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $133, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPerth $76Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPerth $152Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Perth and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Perth or Toronto? 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: Perth Hotel Prices and Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Perth $25Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Perth Departure Transfer by Private Chauffeur: Perth City Center to Airport: $50
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Luxury Van: $103
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Business Car: $77
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $261
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $267
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
- Private Transfer:Toronto Airport or Collingwood - Blue Mountain Resort One way: $202
- Private Transfer: Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls, ON: $197
- Toronto Pearson Airport arrival transfer (Airport to any Hotel or Address): $197
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara on the Lake,Canada: $178
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara Falls, Canada: $178
- Toronto Airport Private Transfer to Downtown : $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Perth or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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
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Food Meals for one dayPerth $36Toronto $66
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
- Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
- Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $114
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
- Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $117
- Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $160
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Perth $14Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Day Margaret River Sightseeing Tour from Perth: $132
- 1/2 day Swan Valley Wine Cheese & Chocolate Tour Inc Afternoon Cruise to Perth: $87
- 2 Hours Whale Watching Tour in Fremantle: $50
- 2 hour whale watching experience departing Hillarys Boat Harbour: $50
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $102
- Best of Fremantle 2-Hour Walking Tour: $30
- Bickley Valley Wine & Cider Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $134
- Boom-and-Bust: self-guided historical walking tour of Perth: $17
- City Tour Perth & Fremantle & Swan River: $126
- Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River: $60
- Coffee, Culture, and Art Tour of Perth: $33
- Design Your Own Tour Experience: $268
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
- Best of Niagara Falls Tour with Optional Boat and Helicopter Ride: $66
- Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise: $140
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Bus to Grotto - Tobermory Flowerpot Island Cruise Bruce Peninsula: $148
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPerth $7.54Toronto $22
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 Boutique Wine Tour: Half-Day Small Group Experience: $64
- Mandoon Winery and Kayak Tour with wine tasting: $64
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $66
- 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: $90
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Perth and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Perth or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Perth and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Perth is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Toronto has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Perth or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Toronto. Many travelers come to Perth for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Perth is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 25°C (76°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Perth usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during summer. Perth gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Perth usually receives less rain than Torontoin July. Perth gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyPerth 25°C (76°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Perth or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Perth as well as Toronto. Many visitors come to Perth in the autumn for the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Perth is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Perth in April average around 19°C (67°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Perth this time of the year. In the autumn, Perth often gets more sunshine than Torontoin October. Perth gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Perth usually gets less rain in April than Torontoin October. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberPerth 19°C (67°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Perth or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Perth for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. In July, Perth is generally much warmer than Torontoin January. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 13°C (55°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Perth usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Perth gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Perth. In July, Perth usually receives more rain than Torontoin January. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPerth 13°C (55°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Perth or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Perth during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Perth because of the beaches.
Perth is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Perth. In the spring, Perth often gets more sunshine than Torontoin April. Perth gets 273 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Perth usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Torontoin April. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilPerth 17°C (62°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Perth
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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