Which place is cheaper, Yakushima 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 Yakushima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Yakushima, 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 Yakushima?
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.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $207Yakushima $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $207, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $141. 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 Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $103Yakushima $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $206Yakushima $122
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Yakushima? 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 Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $15Yakushima $51
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:
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD shared ride seat in vehicle shuttle transfer: $13
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Shared Transfer to Sydney CBD: $22
- Shuttle Transfer from Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay to Sydney Airport: $24
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney City Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $24
- Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Cruise Ship Terminal at Circular Quay: $25
- Sydney Arrival Transfer: Airport to City or Overseas Passenger Terminal: $25
- 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: $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to Sydney Airport: $36
- Sydney Airport Vip Transfer to city: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima 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 $77Yakushima $50
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.
- 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
- 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
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $60
- Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $64
- Kids Cooking Classes: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $31Yakushima $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$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:
- Sydney's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour: $1.79
- Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game: $7.20
- Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.20
- Sydney Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.40
- Sydney Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Haunted Sydney Self-Guided Audio Ghost Tour: $10
- Experience Sydney Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Aboriginal Art Exhibition Ticket, Art Gallery of NSW: $17
- Razor Gangs True Crime Tour: $17
- Tickets & Tours at Art Gallery of New South Wales: $17
- Tours & Exhibitions at Art Gallery of New South Wales: $17
Tours and Activities in Yakushima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yakushima are as follows:
- Private Guided Tour: $336
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $15Yakushima $6.61
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
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
- 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
- Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney: $151
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Yakushima, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Yakushima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Yakushima is in Asia, 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 Yakushima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yakushima 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 Yakushima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Sydney or Yakushima?
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 Yakushima has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Sydney or Yakushima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Yakushima. Many visitors come to Sydney in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In January, Sydney is generally cooler than Yakushimain July. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 23°C (73°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Yakushima 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 Yakushimain July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySydney 23°C (73°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Yakushima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Yakushima. 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.
Sydney is cooler than Yakushima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 19°C (65°F) in April, and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Sydney receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sydney usually gets less rain in April than Yakushimain October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Yakushima in the Winter?
Both Yakushima and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Sydney because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Sydney is around the same temperature as Yakushima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sydney in July average around 12°C (53°F), and Yakushima averages at about 11°C (52°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. In July, Sydney usually receives less rain than Yakushimain January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Yakushima in the Spring?
Both Yakushima and Sydney during the spring are popular places to visit. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
In October, Sydney is generally around the same temperature as Yakushimain April. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 18°C (64°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Sydney usually gets less rain in October than Yakushimain April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
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