Which place is cheaper, Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best Luxury Tours to Sweden, and The Best Budget Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $221Uppsala $176
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $221, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $176. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $110Uppsala $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $220Uppsala $198
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $16Uppsala $22
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$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- From Special Event, Festival or Conference Transfers: $661
- Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $363
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $355
- Private City, Harbour, and Bondi Tour with Transfer: $274
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-11 people: $256
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $251
- Luxury Mini Bus - Sydney Airport Transfers: $231
- Luxury Van - Sydney Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $175
- Sydney Airport Private Car Departure Transfer: $174
- Minivan Arrival Transfer from Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney City: $168
- Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD 1 to 5 people: $160
- Luxury Sydney Airport Arrival Transfer - Sedan/SUV: $146
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $73
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $82Uppsala $61
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$2.79
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Lunch Special$10
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$10
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Meat Pies$3.49
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
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $53
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Street Art & Food Tour: $66
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $34Uppsala $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$31
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$32
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$133
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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:
- #1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park: $188
- 1 Day Perisher Snow Tour: $134
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure: $120
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour From Sydney: $135
- 1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour: $45
- 14-Day Sydney to Cairns, Fraser, Whitsundays Comfort Tour: $5,614
- 30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour: $238
- 30-Minute Sydney Harbour and Olympic Park Helicopter Tour: $238
- 30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2: $331
- 4Hr Sydney Tour including a Rocks Walking Tour & Bondi: $60
- Afternoon Discovery Cruise on Coral Trekker: $46
- All Inclusive Twilight Nights Little India Half Day Tour: $213
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.80
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Adventure parc: $52
- Uppsala : Kayaking or Canoeing Experience: $76
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $93
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $98
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $104
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $105
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $16Uppsala $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:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Wollongong: Go Out with a Gong: $15
- The Wednesday Social Pub Crawl & Karaoke: $22
- Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour & Cellar visit: $28
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $28
- 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: $50
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $82
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $85
- Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour: $85
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Uppsala, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Uppsala 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 Uppsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uppsala 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 Uppsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Uppsala?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Sydney and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
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 Uppsala has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Sydney or Uppsala in the Summer?
Both Uppsala 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.
In the summer, Sydney is a little warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sydney in January average around 23°C (73°F), and Uppsala averages at about 18°C (64°F)in July.
In Uppsala, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sydney. In the summer, Sydney often gets less sunshine than Uppsalain July. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 260 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually gets more rain in January than Uppsalain July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySydney 23°C (73°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Uppsala in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Uppsala. 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.
In April, Sydney is generally much warmer than Uppsalain October. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 19°C (65°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Sydney usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during autumn. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Sydney usually receives more rain than Uppsalain October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Uppsala in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Uppsala. Many travelers come to Sydney for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Uppsala can get quite cold in the winter. Sydney is much warmer than Uppsala in the winter. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 12°C (53°F) in July, and Uppsala fluctuates around -3°C (27°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sydney this time of the year. In the winter, Sydney often gets more sunshine than Uppsalain January. Sydney gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun.
Sydney usually gets more rain in July than Uppsalain January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Uppsala in the Spring?
Both Uppsala 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.
In the spring, Sydney is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sydney in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Uppsala averages at about 5°C (41°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during spring. Sydney gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Sydney usually receives more rain than Uppsalain April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 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.