Should you visit Torquay or Sydney?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Torquay or Sydney, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Torquay
Located on the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road, Torquay is a seaside town of Victoria famous for its surfing and beaches. Surf town through and through, it is also the headquarters for the Quiksilver and Rip Curl surf gear companies, and home to the Rip Curl Easter Pro, the world's longest running surf contest held on Bells Beach.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Sydney or Torquay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Torquay is $80, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $150. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Torquay and Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Torquay can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $36, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $72.
A hotel room in Sydney is about $180 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
The price of a meal in Torquay can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $23 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $9.20 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
In Sydney travelers spend around $35 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Torquay $23
Sydney $35
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
$2.99
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Lunch Special
$11
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach
$11
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Meat Pies
$3.74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
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Sydney Opera House Tour and Opera Bar Lunch or Dinner:
$52
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Retro Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour:
$59
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Dinner Christmas Party! Nov&Dec:
$62
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Vivid Dinner Cruise Sydney Harbour:
$63
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Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour:
$67
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Sydney Harbour 4-Hour Latino Dinner Cruise:
$69
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Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3 or 6-Course Menu:
$70
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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$71
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Taste of Chinatown Food Tour:
$77
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Tall Ship Harbor Twilight Dinner Cruise:
$77
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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$78
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Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise with live Brazilian show on Sydney Harbour:
$78
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Torquay than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $36 on transportation in Torquay on average per day.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $14 per day to get around in Sydney.
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
$15
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Taxi to Airport
$19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
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1-hour Sydney CBD to Sydney Airport Transfer in Party Limo:
$435
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Sydney Harbour: Private Helicopter Flight with Transfer:
$425
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Blue Mountains Limousine Transfer:
$371
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Private 24 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To Penrith Stadium Transfer:
$315
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Private 13 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To Penrith Stadium Transfer:
$284
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Private 24 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To BankWest Stadium Transfer:
$268
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Private 13 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To BankWest Stadium Transfer:
$236
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Private 24 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To Taronga Zoo Transfer:
$205
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Transfer from Sydney Airport to Sydney Central Business District - ROUND TRIP:
$176
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Private 13 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To Taronga Zoo Transfer:
$157
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Sydney Harbour & Beaches 20-Minute Helicopter + Transfers:
$156
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Round trip transfer in private minivan from-to Sydney Airport in Sydney Downtown:
$149
Is it cheaper to fly into Torquay or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney and Torquay 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Torquay, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $10 per day, per person.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $30 per person, per day in Sydney. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Torquay
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torquay.
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Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour:
$83
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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk And Morning Tea.:
$105
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Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour:
$377
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Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour - 1 Day Tour:
$421
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Private Express Experience - 12 Apostles:
$445
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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion - Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour):
$448
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Great Ocean Road Sunset Private Experience:
$561
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Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience:
$561
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3 Day Private Tour Of Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road & Mornington Peninsula:
$1,040
Typical Entertainment prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1 Hour Northern Beaches Trike Tour:
$127
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10-Day Surf Adventure from Sydney to Brisbane Including Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and Gold Coast:
$2,371
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2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney:
$170
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2-Day Combo: Blue Mountains Experience and Sydney City Tour:
$353
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2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass with Cruise and Attractions:
$95
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2-Day Hunter Valley Small-Group Tasting Tour:
$420
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2-Hour Sydney Walking Tour along the Tank Stream:
$37
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2hr Explorer Cruise - Sydney's best value whale watching cruise:
$47
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3 Hour Discovery Cruise Ultimate Whale Watching Experience:
$69
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3-Day Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley Small-Group Eco-Tour:
$908
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3-Day Tour from Sydney to the Gold Coast Including Port Stephens and Byron Bay:
$832
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3.5 Hours Explore Bondi Beach and Sydney Sightseeing Tour:
$168
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Torquay, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $6.84.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Sydney may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $14 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
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Private Wine Tour and Tasting:
$25
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Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter:
$60
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Sydney Historic Pub Crawl Walking Tour:
$61
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Balmain Historic Pub Walking Tour with Beer or Wine:
$67
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Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour:
$106
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Northern Beaches Brewery Tour and Tasting:
$113
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Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney:
$130
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Lunch and 3 Cellar Door Tastings:
$138
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Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney:
$138
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Hunter Valley Tour with 3 Wine Tastings & 2 Course Lunch:
$141
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Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch:
$152
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Sip n Savour: Southern Highlands Premium Wine Tour from Sydney:
$154
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Torquay and Sydney, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Torquay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torquay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torquay 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 Torquay.
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