Which place is cheaper, Coimbra or Sydney?
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 Sydney or Coimbra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Coimbra, 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: Sydney or Coimbra?
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.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $207Coimbra $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $207, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is $162. 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 Sydney and Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $103Coimbra $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $206Coimbra $102
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Coimbra? 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: Sydney Hotel Prices and Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $15Coimbra $13
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: $250
- 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: $59
- Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $362
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $161
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Aveiro Costa Nova : $298
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Take Christ's Convent : $274
- Private transfer in Coimbra City : $95
- Transfers Aveiro or Coimbra to Lisbon Airport: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra and Sydney 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 daySydney $77Coimbra $97
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.
- City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $49
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $49
- 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
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $60
- Fish Market Food Tour: $63
- Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $64
- Kids Cooking Classes: $64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tomar Cooking Class & Garden-to-Table Meal with Lake Views: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $31Coimbra $21
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: $5,597
- 2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $99
- 3 Hours Elvis Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $53
- 30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour: $237
- 45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride: $66
- 45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour: $40
- Afternoon Discovery Cruise on Coral Trekker: $45
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tomar Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
- Coimbra Downtown Walking Tour with uptown insights : $5.96
- Coimbra Downhill Tour Highlights History and Student Traditions: $5.96
- Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour: $5.96
- Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.34
- Self-Guided Tour of Fado Traditions in Coimbra: $9.99
- Tomar’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Coimbra City Tour : $24
- Cycle to Ancient Dolmens in Azenha. History, Theory & Folklore Guided Tour: $36
- Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local: $42
- Tomar and the Templars Convent of Christ Tour: A Historical Tale: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $15Coimbra $14
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
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $111
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- Meet the Makers Sydney Native Food & Distillery Tour: $132
- From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $144
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
- From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $148
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Port Wine Tasting in Coimbra: $72
- Self-drive Wine Tour in Bairrada Region: $251
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Coimbra, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Coimbra is in Europe, 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 Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra 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 Coimbra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Coimbra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Coimbra?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Sydney and Coimbra, 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 Sydney or Coimbra?
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 Coimbra has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Sydney or Coimbra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Coimbra. Many visitors come to Sydney in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Sydney is around the same temperature as Coimbra in the summer. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 23°C (73°F) in January, and Coimbra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sydney this time of the year. In the summer, Sydney often gets less sunshine than Coimbrain July. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 308 hours of full sun.
Sydney receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sydney usually gets more rain in January than Coimbrain July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySydney 23°C (73°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Coimbra in the Autumn?
Both Coimbra and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Sydney for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Sydney is around the same temperature as Coimbra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sydney in April average around 19°C (65°F), and Coimbra averages at about 18°C (65°F)in October.
Sydney usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Coimbra during autumn. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. It's quite rainy in Sydney. In April, Sydney usually receives more rain than Coimbrain October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Coimbra in the Winter?
Both Coimbra and Sydney during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Sydney because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In July, Sydney is generally around the same temperature as Coimbrain January. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 12°C (53°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Sydney. In the winter, Sydney often gets more sunshine than Coimbrain January. Sydney gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 124 hours of full sun.
Coimbra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Sydney usually gets less rain in July than Coimbrain January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Coimbra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Coimbra. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
Sydney is a little warmer than Coimbra in the spring. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Coimbra fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sydney usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during spring. Sydney gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Sydney usually receives less rain than Coimbrain April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.