Which place is cheaper, Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tianjin or Fraser Island? 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 Fraser Island?
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.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located off Australia's eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island. It is best known as a camping and ecotourism destination, with a number of panoramic viewpoints, beaches, lakes, and freshwater pools. Hervey Bay, a beachside city on the nearby mainland, is a primary gateway to the island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Australia.
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Tianjin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTianjin $92Fraser Island $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Tianjin is $92, while the average daily cost in Fraser Island is $243. 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 Fraser Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTianjin $35Fraser Island $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTianjin $70Fraser Island $204
Compare Hotels in Tianjin and Fraser Island
Looking for a hotel in Tianjin or Fraser Island? 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.Tianjin $37Fraser Island $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Airport Transfer] Tianjin Airport ⇔ Tianjin City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service <Charter charter>: $13
- Tianjin Binhai Airport(TSN) to Tianjin - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
- Tianjin Cruise Port Private Transfer to Binhai Railway Station: $32
- Tianjin Railway Station Private Transfer to Cruise Port: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN): $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Tianjin Airport (TSN) to Tianjin RoundTrip Private Transfer: $48
- Tianjin Cruise Port Transfer To Tianjin Airport one way private transfer: $50
- Private Tianjin Transfer to Xingang International Cruise Port from City Hotels: $60
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Train Stations (Tianjin/Tanggu): $63
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port to Tianjin City Hotels: $73
Is it cheaper to fly into Tianjin or Fraser Island?
Prices for flights to both Fraser Island 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 $36Fraser Island $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tianjin $10Fraser Island $45
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin International Cruise Home Port to Beijing Airport/City Tr: $119
- Guided Day Tour to Tianjin Downtown with Lunch: $148
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $176
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Port-up To Beijing City Self-Guide Tour and Drop-off at Beijing Hotel: $192
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour: $214
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $215
- Private Tianjin Shopping Tour: $218
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
Tours and Activities in Fraser Island
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Fraser Island are as follows:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise: $53
- Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour: $208
- Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $104
- Hervey Bay to K'gari/Fraser Island 2-Day Tour (Beach House): $370
- Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour: $111
- K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour: $174
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group 4WD Adventure - From Noosa: $201
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach: $186
- Remote Fraser Island Experience: $173
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience: $173
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTianjin $11Fraser Island $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tianjin and Fraser Island, we can see that Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tianjin or Fraser Island?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island in the Summer?
Both Fraser Island and Tianjin during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Fraser Island because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tianjin is around the same temperature as Fraser Island. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tianjin in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Fraser Island averages at about 26°C (78°F)in January.
Fraser Island gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. Tianjin usually gets more rain in July than Fraser Islandin January. Tianjin gets 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryTianjin 27°C (80°F)Fraser Island 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Fraser Island in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tianjin and Fraser Island. Furthermore, the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Fraser Island this time of year.
In October, Tianjin is generally much colder than Fraser Islandin April. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around 15°C (58°F), and Fraser Island fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In October, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Fraser Islandin April. Tianjin gets 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilTianjin 15°C (58°F)Fraser Island 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Fraser Island in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tianjin as well as Fraser Island. Additionally, many travelers come to Fraser Island for the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Tianjin in the winter. Tianjin is much colder than Fraser Island in the winter. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Fraser Island fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in July.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in January than Fraser Islandin July. Tianjin gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyTianjin -3°C (27°F)Fraser Island 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Fraser Island in the Spring?
Both Fraser Island and Tianjin are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Fraser Island in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Tianjin is much colder than Fraser Island. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tianjin in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Fraser Island averages at about 21°C (71°F)in October.
In April, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Fraser Islandin October. Tianjin gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberTianjin 14°C (58°F)Fraser Island 21°C (71°F)
Typical Weather for Fraser Island and Tianjin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 134 mm (5.3 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.