Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Nadi (Port Denarau), 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $228Nadi (Port Denarau) $201
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $228, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $201. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $113Nadi (Port Denarau) $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $226Nadi (Port Denarau) $216
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $16Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.93
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$14
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Taxi to Airport$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Shared Transfer to Sydney CBD: $26
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney City Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $27
- Sydney Port Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City Hotel: $27
- Sydney Arrival Transfer: Airport to City or Overseas Passenger Terminal: $27
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay: $27
- Sydney Airport to White Bay Port transfer: $29
- Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $33
- Sydney Airport Vip Transfer to city: $36
- SYD Airport to Sydney City Centre Private Transfer: $37
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $39
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- (Private Transfer) Nadi Airport to The Marriot Momi Bay Resort: $28
- 100% CFC APPROVED PRIVATE Transfer - Denarau to Nadi & Coral Coast Hotels: $114
- Arrival Shared Transfer : Airport to Hotel: $35
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Naviti Resort: $43
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Pacific Harbour: $64
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Port Denarau Marina: $14
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Shangri-La Fijian Resort: $35
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Volivoli or Wananavu Rst: $130
- CFC APPROVED Private Departure Transfer - Denarau Hotels to Nadi Airport: $14
- CFC APPROVED Private Departure Transfer - Fiji Marriott Resort, to Nadi Airport: $29
- CFC APPROVED Private Departure Transfer - Sofitel Resort Denarau to Nadi Airport: $15
- CFC APPROVED Private Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to All Maui Bay Properties: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 $85Nadi (Port Denarau) $70
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$2.88
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Lunch Special$11
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$11
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Meat Pies$3.60
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
- Vivid Sydney Fireworks Dinner Cruises: $47
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $54
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $65
- Vivid Tall Ships Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $65
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $35Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
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$32
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$33
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$137
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Powerhouse Museum$11
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.80
- Sydney Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Sydney Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $6.53
- Sydney Botanic Garden: Kids Quest Family Walking Adventure: $6.53
- Sydney's Lavender Bay: An Audio Tour by ABC Broadcaster: $6.99
- Sydney Ghost Tour: $8.00
- Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game: $8.29
- Sydney Manly and North Head Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Sydney’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney: $11
- Sydney Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $14
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- FIJI: Official Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring Tour: $33
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $44
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $58
- Nadi Tour With Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $58
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $60
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $66
- Discover Nadi with Sabeto Hotspring and Mudpool Tour: $72
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $74
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $81
- Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $81
- Cultural Night Tour: $81
- Fiji Lautoka Shore Excursions Tour: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $17Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
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$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Wollongong: Go Out with a Gong: $15
- Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour & Cellar visit: $28
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $84
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $86
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $91
- 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
When comparing the travel costs between Sydney and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Sydney is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Pacific, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Sydney and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.
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.