Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou or Whitsundays?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Suzhou and Whitsundays can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Suzhou or Whitsundays?
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
Whitsundays
Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.
As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySuzhou $127Whitsundays $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Suzhou is $127, while the average daily cost in Whitsundays is $155. 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 Suzhou and Whitsundays in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSuzhou $39Whitsundays $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSuzhou $78Whitsundays $138
Compare Hotels in Suzhou and Whitsundays
Looking for a hotel in Suzhou or Whitsundays? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Suzhou $58Whitsundays $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $277
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $144
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Suzhou or Whitsundays?
Prices for flights to both Whitsundays and Suzhou 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 daySuzhou $57Whitsundays $52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Whitsundays
For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Suzhou $9.47Whitsundays $25
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- 1 Day Suzhou Private Tour - Create the Tour You Want: $300
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Tour: Humble Administrator’s Garden,Tiger Hill and Canal : $134
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $128
- 4-Hour Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $145
- Classic Suzhou Tour with Hotel or Railway Station Pickup: $269
- Essential Suzhou City Sightseeing Private Day Tour: $296
- Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Day Tour with Authentic Lunch: $167
- Full Day Luzhi Water Town Day Tour From Suzhou: $178
- Full-Day Suzhou Gardens Private Tour with Local Guide: $298
Tours and Activities in Whitsundays
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.
- Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure: $164
- MILADY Whitsundays 2-Night Private Yacht Sailing Cruise: $4,953
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySuzhou $6.50Whitsundays $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Suzhou and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays is more expensive. And not only is Suzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Suzhou is in Asia and Whitsundays 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 Suzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Suzhou 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays than you might in Suzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Suzhou Expensive? and Is Whitsundays Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Suzhou or Whitsundays?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Whitsundays is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Suzhou has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Suzhou or Whitsundays in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Suzhou as well as Whitsundays.
Suzhou is around the same temperature as Whitsundays in the summer. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 26°C (79°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Suzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Suzhou often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin January. Suzhou gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 285 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Whitsundays. Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Suzhou usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Suzhou gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuarySuzhou 28°C (83°F)Whitsundays 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Whitsundays in the Autumn?
Both Whitsundays and Suzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Suzhou is cooler than Whitsundays. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Suzhou in October average around 19°C (65°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 23°C (73°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Whitsundays. Suzhou usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during autumn. Suzhou gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 207 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. In October, Suzhou usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin April. Suzhou gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilSuzhou 19°C (65°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Whitsundays in the Winter?
Both Whitsundays and Suzhou during the winter are popular places to visit.
Suzhou can be very cold during winter. In January, Suzhou is generally much colder than Whitsundaysin July. Daily temperatures in Suzhou average around 4°C (39°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 16°C (62°F).
In Whitsundays, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Suzhou often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin July. Suzhou gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 226 hours of full sun.
Suzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Whitsundaysin July. Suzhou gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulySuzhou 4°C (39°F)Whitsundays 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Whitsundays in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Suzhou and Whitsundays.
Suzhou is much colder than Whitsundays in the spring. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Whitsundays this time of the year. Suzhou usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during spring. Suzhou gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 298 hours of full sun in the spring.
Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Suzhou usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin October. Suzhou gets 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberSuzhou 15°C (58°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Whitsundays and Suzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 377 mm (14.8 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 191 mm (7.5 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.