Which place is cheaper, Hobart or Tianjin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tianjin or Hobart?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tianjin or Hobart? 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 Hobart?
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.
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTianjin $76Hobart $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Tianjin is $76, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $134. 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 Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTianjin $34Hobart $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTianjin $68Hobart $152
Compare Hotels in Tianjin and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Tianjin or Hobart? 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: Hobart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tianjin $36Hobart $28
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 Airport: $280
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- One Way Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing with Guide: $216
- 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
- Tianjin Port Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $192
- Private Tianjin Port Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $178
- Private Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall from Tianjin City: $178
- Private Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Great Wall of China with Beijing Drop-Off: $168
- Private PEK Airport Departure Transfer from Tianjin with Bullet Train Experience: $168
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Port Arthur Return Transfer, mimimum 4 passengers : $218
- Private Transfer from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Arthur Cruise Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Arthur Cruise Port : $50
- Hobart to Hobart Int Airport (HBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Private Transfer from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Hobart Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Hobart Cruise Port: $29
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $22
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Tianjin or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart 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 $20Hobart $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tianjin $10Hobart $23
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- 4-Hour Private Tianjin Walking Tour with Dim Sum: $168
- 4-Hour Shore Excursion: Tianjin City Highlights and Binhai Bullet Train Experience: $259
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion Highlight Tour with Peking Duck Experience: $240
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Porcelain House with Bullet Train Experience: $240
- 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
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- From Tianjin Xingang Port: Private 2-Day Beijing Tour: $550
- Huangyaguan Great Wall Layover Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $265
Tours and Activities in Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- Grand Hobart with Richmond Village Tour: $102
- 3 day Tasmanian highlights tour – Hobart, Port Arthur and Bruny Island: $208
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $33
- Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania: $25
- Bonorong Wildlife Park and Richmond Afternoon Tour from Hobart: $77
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Half-Day Tour from Hobart: $76
- Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch : $172
- Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart: $175
- Cruise Ship Wine Shore Excursion: $163
- Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond: $118
- Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart: $18
- Easy Bike Tour - Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride: $98
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTianjin $11Hobart $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tasmanian Premium Wine Tour with Tasmanian Cheese Platter: $135
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania: $144
- 7- 8 Hour StelaVino Guided Wine Tours From Hobart, Tasmania: $182
- From Drink Tasmania Whisky Distillery Tour: $195
- Tasmanian Whisky Distillery Tour: $197
- Whisky Distillery Tours and Tastings - Hobart/SE Tasmania: $229
- Tasmanian Tipples: Hobart Distillery Discovery Tours: $229
- 6 Hour Distillery Guided Tours in Tasmania with Lunch and Tasting: $231
- Whisky Distillery Tours and Tastings in Hobart and SE Tasmania: $231
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tianjin and Hobart, we can see that Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart 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 Hobart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tianjin or Hobart?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Hobart. When comparing the sizes of Tianjin and Hobart, 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 Hobart?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Hobart 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 Hobart in the Summer?
Both Hobart and Tianjin are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Hobart for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Tianjin is much warmer than Hobart. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tianjin in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Hobart averages at about 17°C (63°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Hobart. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. Tianjin usually receives less sunshine than Hobart during summer. Tianjin gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Hobart receives 259 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Tianjin. In July, Tianjin usually receives more rain than Hobartin January. Tianjin gets 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryTianjin 27°C (80°F)Hobart 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Hobart in the Autumn?
Both Hobart and Tianjin during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Hobart because of the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In October, Tianjin is generally around the same temperature as Hobartin April. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around 15°C (58°F), and Hobart fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. In the autumn, Tianjin often gets more sunshine than Hobartin April. Tianjin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hobart receives 178 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in October than Hobartin April. Tianjin gets 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilTianjin 15°C (58°F)Hobart 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Hobart in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tianjin and Hobart. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Hobart this time of year.
The weather in Tianjin can be very cold. Tianjin is much colder than Hobart in the winter. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Hobart fluctuates around 9°C (47°F)in July.
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tianjin usually receives more sunshine than Hobart during winter. Tianjin gets 201 hours of sunny skies, while Hobart receives 152 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Hobartin July. Tianjin gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyTianjin -3°C (27°F)Hobart 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Hobart in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tianjin as well as Hobart.
In the spring, Tianjin is around the same temperature as Hobart. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tianjin in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Hobart averages at about 13°C (55°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hobart. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In the spring, Tianjin often gets more sunshine than Hobartin October. Tianjin gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hobart receives 209 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in April than Hobartin October. Tianjin gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberTianjin 14°C (58°F)Hobart 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Hobart and Tianjin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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