Which place is cheaper, Queensland or Tasmania?
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 Tasmania or Queensland?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Tasmania and Queensland. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Tasmania or Queensland?
Tasmania
Who doesn't want to escape to a remote part of the world for some rest and relaxation? For those kinds of vacations, don't count out the island of Tasmania. This destination should be at the top of every nature lover's list. Over 45% of this island is national park land.
Tasmania is Australia's only island state. With approximately 500,000 people, it is the also the smallest state in the country. It's roughly the size of the state of West Virginia with much of its population living on the south and north coasts. The island sees all the seasons and a relatively cool climate. Keep in mind, however, the seasons are different down under. Their summer runs from December to February while their winter spans over June to August.
Queensland
If you're an adventurer and thrill seeker, it's likely that Queensland, Australia is on your list of dream destinations. This state comprises of most of the eastern coast, but its main draws are the famous Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park. Travelers flock to the stunning Australian Gold Coast of Brisbane.
Queensland experiences a climate ranging from subtropical to tropical, but keep in mind that Australia experiences the opposite seasons than North America. When it's summer here, the Aussies are experiencing winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia.
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Tasmania Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTasmania $27,011Queensland $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Tasmania is $27,011, while the average daily cost in Queensland is $157. 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 Tasmania and Queensland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTasmania $11,152Queensland $71
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Compare Hotels in Tasmania and Queensland
Looking for a hotel in Tasmania or Queensland? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tasmania $3,530Queensland $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tasmania
Also for Tasmania, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hobart Intl Airport (HBA) to Hobart - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
- Hobart Intl Airport (HBA) to Hobart - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer from Arthur Cruise Port to Hobart Airport (HBA): $118
- Private Transfer from Arthur Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels: $118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Queensland
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Queensland:
- Cairns to Port Douglas Private Transfer After Hours 9 pm to 6 am: $272
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer BNE to Gold Coast / Gold Coast to BNE: $261
- Private Transfer to Gold Coast /OOL Airport from Brisbane /BNE Airport (1-7 Pax): $247
- Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to/from Port Douglas: $215
- Private Transfers One Way Cairns Airport to Port Douglas: $208
- Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Private Transfer 1-7 Pax: $200
- Private Transfer from Noosa to Sunshine Coast Airport 7 seater: $197
- Private Transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa 7 seater + Luggage Trailer: $197
- port Douglas to Cairns airport private Transfers (one way): $193
- Whitehaven Beach Full-Day Cruise from Airlie Beach with Transfers: $190
- Private Transfer Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast 4-6 Passengers: $186
- Maserati Quattroporte Limousine Transfer Cairns Airport to City: $186
Is it cheaper to fly into Tasmania or Queensland?
Prices for flights to both Queensland and Tasmania 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 dayTasmania $11,317Queensland $57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tasmania
For Tasmania, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dave's Eats Hobart Hobart Food Tour: $107
- Afternoon Gordon River Dinner Cruise: $114
- Evening Dinner Cruise: $118
- Hobart Half Day Wine and Food Tour: $135
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Queensland
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Queensland.
- Longreach: Country Classics Buffet Dinner: $35
- Smithy's Outback Dinner & Show in Longreach: $78
- Brisbane/Gold Coast: Sunset, Dinner, Stars/Premium Telescope: $85
- Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise: $93
- Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise: $104
- Night at the Aquarium Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $109
- Drover's Sunset Cruise incl. Smithy's Dinner & Show in Longreach: $128
- Tomb of the Pharaohs Night Tour and 2 Course Dinner in Cairns: $128
- Cooking Classes on Witta Maleny Sunshine Coast: $129
- Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour and 3-Course Dinner: $135
- Ancient Egypt Sunset Tour and 3 Course Dinner: $143
- Romantic Birthday Dinner Cruise for Two on a Private Gondola: $215
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tasmania $6,122Queensland $39
Tours and Activities in Tasmania
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tasmania.
- Day Keeper Tour: $20
- Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart: $25
- Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania: $29
- 1-Hour Tasmanian Devil Feeding Day Tour at Cradle Mountain: $29
- After Dark Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour at Cradle Mountain: $30
- Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am: $32
- Launceston Small Group Walking Tour: $32
- Cataract Gorge Cruise 4:30 pm: $32
- Cataract Gorge Cruise 3:30 pm: $32
- Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am: $32
- Cataract Gorge Cruise 2:30 pm: $32
- Cataract Gorge Cruise 9:30 am: $32
Tours and Activities in Queensland
Here are a few actual costs in Queensland for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Jetski Tour Cairns: $143
- 1 Hour Tour Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise: $29
- 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise: $28
- 1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!: $214
- 1770 Coastline Tour by LARC Amphibious Vehicle Including Picnic Lunch: $62
- 2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure: $47
- 3-Day Unlimited Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint Ticket: $107
- 30 Minutes Virtual Reality Gaming Experience in Southport: $42
- 30 min Jetski Tour Cairns: $79
- A UNIQUE Whalesongsnoosa Whale watching experience in noosa qld: $82
- Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $143
- Adventure to Moreton Island Day Pass Experience: $107
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTasmania $1,552Queensland $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Tasmania
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tasmania:
- 1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse: $25
- Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour: $27
- Cascade Brewery Tour: $37
- Hobart's Liquid History Pub Tour: $82
- Tamar Valley Lunch Cruise with Wine Tasting: $128
- 7- 8 Hour StelaVino Guided Wine Tours From Hobart, Tasmania: $133
- Signature Saturday Wine Tour: $135
- Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch: $135
- Coal River Valley Wine Tour: $161
Sample the Local Flavors in Queensland
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Queensland:
- An Epic Bar Crawl Sunshine Coast: Sippin on Sunshine: $15
- Rum Distillery Tour: $16
- Tamborine Mountain Distillery Tour & Tasting: $21
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $29
- Craft Distillery and Brewery Tour on Gold Coast: $82
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $114
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $114
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane: $125
- Gold Coast: Hop on Hop off Wine Tasting Tour - Tamborine Mountain: $128
- Brisbane: Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $128
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $129
- Craft Your Own Spirit at Tamborine Mountain Distillery: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tasmania and Queensland, we can see that Tasmania is more expensive. And not only is Queensland much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Queensland would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Queensland 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 Tasmania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tasmania than you might in Queensland.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tasmania Expensive? and Is Queensland Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Tasmania or Queensland?
Queensland has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Tasmania. When comparing the sizes of Tasmania and Queensland, 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.
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.