Which place is cheaper, Sydney 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 Sydney?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pyeongchang or Sydney, 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 Sydney?
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.
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
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 Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPyeongchang $133Sydney $207
The average daily cost (per person) in Pyeongchang is $133, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $207. 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 Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPyeongchang $61Sydney $103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPyeongchang $122Sydney $206
Compare Hotels in Pyeongchang and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Pyeongchang or Sydney? 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 Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pyeongchang $24Sydney $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$13
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Taxi to Airport$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport: $27
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $251
- SYD Airport to Sydney City Centre Private Transfer: $37
- Private City, Harbour, and Bondi Tour with Transfer: $274
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $60
- Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $363
- Airport Transfer to Sydney CBD (Chauffeur Driven): $132
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $40
- Sydney's Best Airport Arrival Transfers - Airport to CBD : $84
- Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Pyeongchang or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $47Sydney $77
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.62
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Lunch Special$9.81
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.81
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Meat Pies$3.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
- City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $54
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $60
- Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $64
- Kids Cooking Classes: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pyeongchang $50Sydney $31
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78
- Alpensia 2D1N Ski Lift Tour: $141
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$29
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$125
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Powerhouse Museum$9.85
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sunrise Serenity Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour: $104
- #1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park: $188
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure: $113
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour From Sydney: $117
- 1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour: $45
- 14-Day Sydney to Cairns, Fraser, Whitsundays Comfort Tour: $5,614
- 2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $99
- 3 Hours Elvis Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $53
- 30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour: $238
- 30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2: $331
- 45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride: $66
- 45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPyeongchang $8.69Sydney $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$10
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Wollongong Bar Crawl Go Out with a Gong: $15
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $47
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $78
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
- From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $149
- Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney: $151
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pyeongchang and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Pyeongchang or Sydney?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Sydney 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 Sydney in the Summer?
Both Sydney and Pyeongchang during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
In July, Pyeongchang is generally around the same temperature as Sydneyin January. Daily temperatures in Pyeongchang average around 24°C (76°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Pyeongchang often gets less sunshine than Sydneyin January. Pyeongchang gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 236 hours of full sun.
Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. Pyeongchang usually gets more rain in July than Sydneyin January. Pyeongchang gets 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPyeongchang 24°C (76°F)Sydney 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Sydney in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pyeongchang and Sydney. Furthermore, many travelers come to Sydney for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Pyeongchang is cooler than Sydney in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pyeongchang averages around 15°C (60°F) in October, and Sydney fluctuates around 19°C (65°F)in April.
Pyeongchang usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sydney during autumn. Pyeongchang gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sydney receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Pyeongchang usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sydneyin April. Pyeongchang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilPyeongchang 15°C (60°F)Sydney 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Sydney in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pyeongchang as well as Sydney. Additionally, many visitors come to Sydney in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Pyeongchang. In the winter, Pyeongchang is much colder than Sydney. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pyeongchang in January average around 0°C (33°F), and Sydney averages at about 12°C (53°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. In the winter, Pyeongchang often gets less sunshine than Sydneyin July. Pyeongchang gets 190 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 208 hours of full sun.
Pyeongchang usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Sydneyin July. Pyeongchang gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyPyeongchang 0°C (33°F)Sydney 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Sydney in the Spring?
Both Sydney and Pyeongchang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Sydney for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Pyeongchang is generally cooler than Sydneyin October. Daily temperatures in Pyeongchang average around 12°C (54°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Sydney. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. Pyeongchang usually receives less sunshine than Sydney during spring. Pyeongchang gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pyeongchang usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sydneyin October. Pyeongchang gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberPyeongchang 12°C (54°F)Sydney 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Sydney and Pyeongchang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
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.