Which place is cheaper, Saint John's 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 Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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 $222Saint John's $272
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $222, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $272. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $111Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $222Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $16Saint John's $17
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:
- 11:30AM Sydney Airport-Hotel transfer with Bondi Tour: $125
- 9:30AM Sydney Airport-Hotel transfer with City Half Day Tour: $112
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Business Car: $111
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Luxury Van: $123
- Airport Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD by Luxury Van: $123
- Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney in Business Car: $111
- Chauffeur Airport Transfers Sydney - Up to 15 Passengers: $99
- Chauffeur Service Sydney For Luxury Airport Transfers: $112
- Departing Luxury Transfer to Airport or Cruise Port: $72
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Business Car: $111
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Luxury Van: $123
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $355
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Antigua Airport (ANU) to Antigua island -Arrival Private Transfer: $63
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Antigua Airport(ANU) to Antigua island Roundtrip Private Transfer: $92
- Antigua Private Airport Transfer (ANU) Round-Trip to All Resorts: $80
- Antigua island to Antigua Airport(ANU)-Departure Private Transfer: $63
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $273
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Clear Boat & Offshore Islands Experience (with transfer): $89
- Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer - 8:15am): $89
- Discover the Best of Antigua Sightseeing Tour - Eagle Transfers: $125
- JTAT Private Transfers & Tours, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 $83Saint John's $117
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$2.81
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Lunch Special$11
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$11
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Meat Pies$3.51
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
- 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
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $64
- Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $72
- Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise: $73
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu: $83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- Local Antigua Rum and Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $34Saint John's $103
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)$32
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$134
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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 Walking Tour: $3.52
- Sydney Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Sydney Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $6.45
- Sydney Botanic Garden: Kids Quest Family Walking Adventure: $6.45
- Sydney's Lavender Bay: An Audio Tour by ABC Broadcaster: $6.99
- Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game: $8.22
- Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Sydney Manly and North Head Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney Beaches: $11
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney: $11
- Sydney Harbour Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $12
- Sydney’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Falmouth Ocean Club Dance Class Experience: $12
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $65
- Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $65
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience: $66
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Half Day Historical Tour in Antigua with Beach: $73
- Antigua Harbour Bus Tour Experience: $75
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- SoCoHo Eco Kayak and Snorkel Tour: $88
- Secret Beach Escape in Antigua: Half-Day Experience: $90
- Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua: $90
- Clear Kayak Tour in Mangrove Antigua: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $16Saint John's $18
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:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Wollongong: Go Out with a Gong: $15
- The Wednesday Social Pub Crawl & Karaoke: $22
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $35
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $83
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $85
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $85
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Sydney much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Saint John's 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 Sydney would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sydney 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's than you might in Sydney.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Saint John's?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Sydney and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
Sydney has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sydney or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Sydney in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Sydney is generally cooler than Saint John'sin July. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 23°C (73°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John's during summer. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. It's quite rainy in Sydney. In January, Sydney usually receives less rain than Saint John'sin July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 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)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Saint John's in the Autumn?
Both Saint John's and Sydney during the autumn are popular places to visit. 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Sydney is cooler than Saint John's in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 19°C (65°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F)in October.
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Sydney often gets less sunshine than Saint John'sin October. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually gets less rain in April than Saint John'sin October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Saint John's. The winter months attract visitors to Sydney because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Sydney is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sydney in July average around 12°C (53°F), and Saint John's averages at about 24°C (76°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sydney usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Sydney gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Sydney usually receives less rain than Saint John'sin January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Saint John's in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Saint John's. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sydney this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In October, Sydney is generally cooler than Saint John'sin April. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 18°C (64°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sydney this time of the year. In the spring, Sydney often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John'sin April. Sydney gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Sydney usually gets less rain in October than Saint John'sin April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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