Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Pyeongchang?
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 Pyeongchang or Auckland?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pyeongchang or Auckland, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Pyeongchang or Auckland?
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPyeongchang $133Auckland $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Pyeongchang is $133, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $170. 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 Pyeongchang and Auckland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPyeongchang $61Auckland $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPyeongchang $122Auckland $198
Compare Hotels in Pyeongchang and Auckland
Looking for a hotel in Pyeongchang or Auckland? 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: Pyeongchang Hotel Prices and Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pyeongchang $24Auckland $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.47
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [PRIVATE] Airport Transfer from/to Auckland Airport: $108
- VIP / Premium Airport Transfers: $84
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland HTL-APT (AKL): $38
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland APT-HTL (AKL): $38
- Rotorua to Auckland - Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Caves: $188
- Private Transfer From Cruise Ships To Auckland Airport : $120
- Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport Oaks: $72
- Private Transfer From Auckland CBD Hotels To Cruise Ship: $96
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Thames: $201
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To North Shore Auckland : $120
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Hibiscus Coast: $120
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cambridge : $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Pyeongchang or Auckland?
Prices for flights to both Auckland and Pyeongchang 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 dayPyeongchang $47Auckland $46
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $102
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pyeongchang $50Auckland $27
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Alpensia 2D1N Ski Lift Tour: $141
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$119
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour : $96
- Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR : $270
- Hobbiton Lord Of Rings Movie Set tour Private Driver : $198
- Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland: $249
- 24 day Greatest Of All Tours Small Group Tour: $3,447
- 4 hours Auckland Friday Night Tour : $78
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $174
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
- AUCKLAND CITY Full Day Tour with War Memorial Museum and Mt Eden: $155
- Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr: $86
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $117
- America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $122
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPyeongchang $8.69Auckland $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $165
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pyeongchang and Auckland, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Pyeongchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pyeongchang is in Asia and Auckland 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 Pyeongchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pyeongchang 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Pyeongchang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pyeongchang Expensive? and Is Auckland Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Pyeongchang or Auckland?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Pyeongchang has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Auckland in the Summer?
Both Auckland and Pyeongchang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Auckland because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Pyeongchang is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pyeongchang in July average around 24°C (76°F), and Auckland averages at about 20°C (68°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Auckland. Pyeongchang usually receives less sunshine than Auckland during summer. Pyeongchang gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 240 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. In July, Pyeongchang usually receives more rain than Aucklandin January. Pyeongchang gets 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPyeongchang 24°C (76°F)Auckland 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Auckland in the Autumn?
Both Auckland and Pyeongchang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
In October, Pyeongchang is generally around the same temperature as Aucklandin April. Daily temperatures in Pyeongchang average around 15°C (60°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In the autumn, Pyeongchang often gets more sunshine than Aucklandin April. Pyeongchang gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 162 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. Pyeongchang usually gets more rain in October than Aucklandin April. Pyeongchang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilPyeongchang 15°C (60°F)Auckland 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Auckland in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Pyeongchang and Auckland. Also, many travelers come to Auckland for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Pyeongchang in the winter. Pyeongchang is much colder than Auckland in the winter. The daily temperature in Pyeongchang averages around 0°C (33°F) in January, and Auckland fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Pyeongchang usually receives more sunshine than Auckland during winter. Pyeongchang gets 190 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 141 hours of full sun in the winter.
Auckland receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Pyeongchang usually receives less rain than Aucklandin July. Pyeongchang gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyPyeongchang 0°C (33°F)Auckland 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Auckland in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Pyeongchang as well as Auckland. Also, many visitors come to Auckland in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Pyeongchang is cooler than Auckland. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pyeongchang in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Auckland averages at about 14°C (58°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pyeongchang this time of the year. In the spring, Pyeongchang often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Aucklandin October. Pyeongchang gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 192 hours of full sun.
Pyeongchang usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Aucklandin October. Pyeongchang gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberPyeongchang 12°C (54°F)Auckland 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Auckland and Pyeongchang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
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