Which place is cheaper, Brisbane or Tianjin?
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 Tianjin or Brisbane?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tianjin or Brisbane? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tianjin or Brisbane?
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Tianjin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTianjin $92Brisbane $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Tianjin is $92, while the average daily cost in Brisbane is $154. 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 Tianjin and Brisbane in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTianjin $35Brisbane $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTianjin $70Brisbane $162
Compare Hotels in Tianjin and Brisbane
Looking for a hotel in Tianjin or Brisbane? 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tianjin $37Brisbane $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- Private Round-Trip Transfer: Tianjin Hotels to Mutianyu Great Wall: $212
- Private Transfer from Tianjin International Airport to Beijing Downtown: $208
- Private One Way Tianjin Port Transfer to Beijing including Great Wall Sightseeing: $198
- Tianjin Private Transfer to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall: $196
- Private Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall from Tianjin City: $178
- Private Tianjin Port Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $178
- Private PEK Airport Departure Transfer from Tianjin with Bullet Train Experience: $168
- Private Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Great Wall of China with Beijing Drop-Off: $168
- Private Tianjin Port Transfer: Between Beijing to Tianjin Port: $160
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private One Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port and Beijing: $132
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.81
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Go Card$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people: $276
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $255
- Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $226
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
- Airport Transfer: Brisbane to Brisbane Airport BNE in Luxury Car: $152
- Departure Transfer: Brisbane to Airport BNE by Luxury Van: $139
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $134
- Private Transfers From Brisbane to Gold Coast: $133
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $129
- From Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket: $118
- Brisbane Airport Private Transfer Service to Brisbane City: $112
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Tianjin or Brisbane?
Prices for flights to both Brisbane and Tianjin 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 dayTianjin $36Brisbane $54
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.23
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Cup of Coffee$1.96
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.18
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Ice cream$3.60
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.25
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Japanese Soup$7.52
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Coffee & Muffin$4.58
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Morning Mint Tea$2.29
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.16
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Bread$1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $118
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $168
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tianjin $10Brisbane $24
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Private Tour to Uncover Tianjin’s Must-Visit Bucket-List Spots : $248
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
- All-inclusive Tianjin Day Tour to Qing Emperor's Tomb & Huangyaguan Great Wall : $278
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
- From Beijing: Tianjin Highlights Day Tour by High-Speed Rail: $289
- Huangyaguan Great Wall Layover Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $265
- Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $248
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $176
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 2 Hour Sunset Jetski Tour on the Brisbane River: $110
- 2 hour Brisbane Segway Afternoon & Sunset Thrill Tour: $85
- 2.30pm Mid Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise: $35
- 2.5 Hour Sightseeing Tours - Morning & Night: $105
- 4 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay Islands: $177
- 6 Hour Welcome to Brisbane Private Sightseeing Private Tour: $724
- 6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour - Popular Sights in One Day: $724
- Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $120
- Adventure Theme Scavenger Hunt Experience in Brisbane: $27
- Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $80
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $32
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife & Nature Park VIP Private Tour: $959
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTianjin $11Brisbane $50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.81
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Sixpack of Beer$9.16
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Guiness Beer$5.56
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Sixpack of Beer$8.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
- Hop on Hop off Brewery Adventure : $66
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $101
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $107
- Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $110
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $134
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $140
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $140
- Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $148
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $168
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tianjin and Brisbane, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Tianjin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tianjin is in Asia and Brisbane is in Pacific, 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 Tianjin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tianjin 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane than you might in Tianjin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tianjin Expensive? and Is Brisbane Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tianjin or Brisbane?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Tianjin and Brisbane, 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 Tianjin or Brisbane?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Brisbane is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Tianjin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Tianjin or Brisbane in the Summer?
Both Brisbane and Tianjin are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Brisbane for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Tianjin is generally around the same temperature as Brisbanein January. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around 27°C (80°F), and Brisbane fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Brisbane. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. Tianjin usually receives less sunshine than Brisbane during summer. Tianjin gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Brisbane receives 256 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. It's quite rainy in Tianjin. In July, Tianjin usually receives more rain than Brisbanein January. Tianjin gets 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryTianjin 27°C (80°F)Brisbane 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Brisbane in the Autumn?
Both Brisbane and Tianjin during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Brisbane in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Tianjin is cooler than Brisbane in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around 15°C (58°F) in October, and Brisbane fluctuates around 22°C (71°F)in April.
In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tianjin. In the autumn, Tianjin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Brisbanein April. Tianjin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brisbane receives 214 hours of full sun.
Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tianjin usually gets less rain in October than Brisbanein April. Tianjin gets 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilTianjin 15°C (58°F)Brisbane 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Brisbane in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tianjin and Brisbane. Also, most visitors come to Brisbane for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Tianjin can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Tianjin is much colder than Brisbane. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tianjin in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Brisbane averages at about 15°C (59°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tianjin usually receives less sunshine than Brisbane during winter. Tianjin gets 201 hours of sunny skies, while Brisbane receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Brisbanein July. Tianjin gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyTianjin -3°C (27°F)Brisbane 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Brisbane in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tianjin as well as Brisbane. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Brisbane because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Tianjin is generally cooler than Brisbanein October. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around 14°C (58°F), and Brisbane fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In the spring, Tianjin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Brisbanein October. Tianjin gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brisbane receives 259 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in April than Brisbanein October. Tianjin gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberTianjin 14°C (58°F)Brisbane 21°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Brisbane and Tianjin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 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.