Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Ocho Rios, 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 Ocho Rios?
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.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
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 $207Ocho Rios $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $207, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is $85. 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 Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $103Ocho Rios $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $206Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Ocho Rios? 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 Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $15Ocho Rios $7.32
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$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- From Special Event, Festival or Conference Transfers: $659
- Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $362
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $355
- Airport Transfer from Sydney Airport to Hotels: $295
- Private City, Harbour, and Bondi Tour with Transfer: $274
- Private Transfer from Sydney Hotels to Airport: $255
- Private Transfer from Sydney City Hotels to Newcastle Cruise Port: $252
- Private Transfer - Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Cruise Port: $252
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $250
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney CBD/Downtown to Sydney Airport 1-11 people: $242
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-11 people: $242
- Featherdale Wildlife Park with Exclusive Private Transfers: $234
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ocho Rios Private Airport Transfer [VIP LUXURY Vehicles]: $158
- Private Airport Transfer to Bahia Principe Grand Hotel : $100
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Ocho Rios: $90
- ATV Tour Ocho Rios - Private Transfer Only (Activity Fee Excluded): $27
- Airport Transfer - From MBJ to Ocho Rios Hotels: $80
- Airport Transfer To Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril: $140
- Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica Private Airport transfer : $61
- Bahia Principe Grand and Luxury Airport Transfer: $80
- Bob Marley & Nine Mile Heritage Tour with Bus Transfer/Ocho Rios: $117
- Dunn's River Falls And Shopping Tour From Ocho Rios-Transfer Only: $67
- Grand Bahia Jamaica Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Rountrip): $300
- Grand Bahia Principe Hotel Airport Transfer: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios 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 $77Ocho Rios $28
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 Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $128
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $31Ocho Rios $15
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate$11
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens$5.27
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Tour of Prospect Plantation$17
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Ocho Rios Shopping Tour : $21
- Original Blue Hole St. Ann Ocho Rios Jamaica Admission Fee Ticket: $25
- Private Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios Sightseeing and shopping : $30
- Luminous Lagoon Boat Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping): $40
- Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included): $40
- Skip-The-Line: Dunn's River Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $40
- Transportation to Horse Back Ride & Swim Adventure from Ocho Rios: $45
- Luminous lagoon Private & Group tour from Runaway Bay: $45
- Ocho Rios City Tour and Sightseeing: $49
- Shopping and Sightseeing Tour in Ocho Rios: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $15Ocho Rios $7.43
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 Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Ocho Rios, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Ocho Rios?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 470 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Sydney and Ocho Rios, 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 Ocho Rios?
Sydney has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ocho Rios experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sydney or Ocho Rios in the Summer?
Both Ocho Rios and Sydney during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Sydney because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
Sydney is cooler than Ocho Rios in the summer. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 23°C (73°F) in January, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 29°C (83°F)in July.
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sydney. In the summer, Sydney often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ocho Riosin July. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 254 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually gets more rain in January than Ocho Riosin July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySydney 23°C (73°F)Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Ocho Rios. 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. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Sydney is much colder than Ocho Rios. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sydney in April average around 19°C (65°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 28°C (82°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. Sydney usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during autumn. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ocho Rios receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Sydney usually receives less rain than Ocho Riosin October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Ocho Rios in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Ocho Rios. Many travelers come to Sydney for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
In July, Sydney is generally much colder than Ocho Riosin January. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 12°C (53°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sydney this time of the year. In the winter, Sydney often gets less sunshine than Ocho Riosin January. Sydney gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 257 hours of full sun.
Sydney usually gets more rain in July than Ocho Riosin January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Ocho Rios in the Spring?
Both Ocho Rios and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Sydney in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Sydney is cooler than Ocho Rios in the spring. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (80°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ocho Rios during spring. Sydney gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Sydney usually receives more rain than Ocho Riosin April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Ocho Rios and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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