Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Sydney?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sydney or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Nassau, 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 Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $278Nassau $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $278, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $104Nassau $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $208Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Nassau? 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 Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $15Nassau $32
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$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD shared ride seat in vehicle shuttle transfer: $13
- Sydney Port Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City Hotel: $23
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay: $23
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney City Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $23
- Shuttle Transfer from Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay to Sydney Airport: $23
- Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport: $27
- Sydney Airport to White Bay Port transfer: $27
- Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $28
- Private Departure Transfer: Sydney Airport: $33
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $36
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $36
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- (Private) Nassau Bahamas Airport Round-Trip Transfers (1-4ppl One Flat Rate): $160
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Airport Transfers : $58
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers : $160
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
- Group transfer: $68
- Low Cost Airport Transfers: $185
- Luxury MKT Town Car Private Roundtrip Transfer : $140
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $45Nassau $53
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$2.64
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Lunch Special$9.91
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.91
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Meat Pies$3.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Lights Festival Pizza Cruise Tour in Vivid Sydney: $16
- VIVID Dinner Cruise with Complimentary Drink on Arrival: $36
- Admission to Vivid Dinner Cruise in Sydney : $46
- Vivid Sydney Harbor Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $46
- Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $50
- Sydney Street Art & Food Tour: $53
- Christmas in July Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $57
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise (1.5 hour): $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise: $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $32Nassau $37
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$30
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$126
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Powerhouse Museum$9.94
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Spirits of Sydney - Self Guided Ghost Tour of the Rocks Area: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Australia: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $11
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Sydney Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Botanic Garden Self-Guided Adventure Hunt for Kids: $17
- Unlock The Rocks Scavenger Hunt Adventure Game: $17
- Australian National Maritime Museum: All-Inclusive Ticket: $17
- Secret Laneways Scavenger Hunt Adventure Game: $17
- Fun & Informative 2hr Sydney Harbour Bridge Audio+Puzzle Tour: $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $28
- Roundtrip Shuttle from Cruise Terminal at Prince George Wharf: $29
- Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $43
- Bahamas Ghost Walking Tour: $44
- Banana Boat Adventure in Nassau: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Private Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $15Nassau $19
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$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Haunted Pub Tour with Local Guide: $21
- Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour with a Licensed Guide: $26
- Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $30
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $30
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $47
- Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $56
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting: $56
- Beach and Brew - Hike and Brewery (Men and Women): $73
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $77
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $77
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $77
- Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $84
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Nassau, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Nassau much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Nassau would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nassau 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 Nassau.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Nassau?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Sydney and Nassau, 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 Nassau?
Sydney has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sydney or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Nassau. The summer months attract visitors to Sydney because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Sydney is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sydney in January average around 23°C (73°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sydney usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during summer. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Sydney usually receives less rain than Nassauin July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySydney 23°C (73°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Nassau. The hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Sydney this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In April, Sydney is generally cooler than Nassauin October. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 19°C (65°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the autumn, Sydney often gets less sunshine than Nassauin October. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Sydney receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sydney usually gets less rain in April than Nassauin October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Sydney for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Sydney is much colder than Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 12°C (53°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during winter. Sydney gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Sydney usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nassauin January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Sydney during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Sydney in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In the spring, Sydney is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sydney in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F)in April.
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sydney. In the spring, Sydney often gets less sunshine than Nassauin April. Sydney gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.
Sydney usually gets more rain in October than Nassauin April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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