Which place is cheaper, New South Wales or Victoria?
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 Victoria or New South Wales?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Victoria or New South Wales, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Victoria or New South Wales?
Victoria
Just beneath New South Wales lies Australia's triangle shaped state, Victoria. This region, while not quite as popular as Sydney, is home to another of Australia's popular destinations, Melbourne. Consider this area because it has all the class and culture of Sydney, but without the large crowds. Additionally, this region is also famous for the Great Ocean Road as well as vineyards and wineries, gorgeous scenery, hiking trails, and quaint small towns.
New South Wales
In the south of Australia is a place full of every and any tourist activity you can dream of. With Sydney under its belt, New South Wales is the center of Australian culture and tourism.
Just south of Queensland and north of Victoria, the state of New South Wales is home to approximately 6.7 million people. It is easily the continent's most populous state. This region is the core of the British colonialism of 1788. Its capital, Sydney, is the oldest and largest city in the state. Today, it is home to shopping, art, entertainment, history, beaches, and plenty of adventures.
When planning a trip to the land down under, remember that their seasons are just opposite of ours. So if you want to go for Christmas, throw that bathing suit in your bag.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Australia, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Australia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Australia.
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Victoria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVictoria $208New South Wales $177,084
The average daily cost (per person) in Victoria is $208, while the average daily cost in New South Wales is $177,084. 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 Victoria and New South Wales in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVictoria $129New South Wales $95,502
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVictoria $258New South Wales $
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Compare Hotels in Victoria and New South Wales
Looking for a hotel in Victoria or New South Wales? 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.Victoria $21New South Wales $13,195
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Victoria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Victoria:
- Express Bus Transfer to or from Melbourne City Center: $21
- Melbourne Airport to City/CBD Private transfers 4 or more: $33
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Port to Melbourne Airport (MEL): $80
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Port: $80
- Private Car Transfer Melbourne Airport To CBD: $87
- Melbourne Private Taxi Airport Transfers and Day Trips: $88
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $89
- Private Arrival Transfer: Melbourne Airports to Hotel: $95
- Melbourne Airport Transfer to CBD Private Luxury Chauffeur: $102
- Mt Buller 1 Day Snow Tour (Direct Transfer To Mt Buller Village From Melbourne): $105
- Melbourne Airport Departure Transfer | Up to 6: $106
- Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New South Wales
Some specific examples of transportation prices in New South Wales:
- Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers: $124
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Business Car: $117
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Luxury Van: $130
- Airport Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD by Luxury Van: $130
- Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney in Business Car: $117
- Baunti Fish Fry Tour with Hotel Transfers: $69
- Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers: $168
- Departing Sydney: Luxury Transfer to Airport or Cruise Port: $73
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Luxury Van: $130
- Island Orientation Package incl. Return Airport Transfers & Tour: $22
- Island Orientation Tour with Airport Transfer Norfolk Island: $22
- Luxury Mini Bus - Sydney Airport Transfers: $238
Is it cheaper to fly into Victoria or New South Wales?
Prices for flights to both New South Wales and Victoria 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 dayVictoria $54New South Wales $64,227
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Victoria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Victoria.
- BACCHUS MARSH: Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour: $59
- Melbourne Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $89
- Melbourne Food Tour through Chinatown and Laneways with Drink: $102
- Pizza Making Party: $116
- Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne: $138
- Thai Cooking Class: $151
- Japanese Cooking Masterclass in Melbourne: $151
- Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River: $154
- Melbourne's Laneways Evening Food Tour & Hidden Speakeasy Bar: $161
- Private Market Tour and Australian Cooking Class with a Local Chef in her Home: $240
- Queen Victoria Market Visit and Hands on Cooking Class: $278
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New South Wales
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in New South Wales.
- Bangalow Native Bush Food Tour: $55
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $58
- Commandants Dinner & Show: $73
- Who Killed the Surveyor Mystery Dinner: $73
- Progressive Dinner to Island Homes: $73
- Ghost Tour & Dinner Norfolk Island: $88
- Norfolk Island Progressive Dinner to Island Homes: $88
- Sydney Harbour 3 or 4-Course Early Dinner Cruise (Circular Quay): $94
- Sydney Harbour 3-Course Early Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour: $94
- Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise Latin Fiesta: $94
- Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise: $95
- Cabaret Dinner Show at the Honeycomb Club: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Victoria $29New South Wales $11,307
Tours and Activities in Victoria
Here are a few actual costs in Victoria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $3.54
- Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets: $3.54
- Fitzroy Noir Mystery Crimes and the Occult Tour: $3.66
- Melbourne St Kilda Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.11
- Coastal Cliffs of Phillip Island: Audio Tour of Cape Woolamai: $6.99
- Marvellous Melbourne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Melbourne City Magic Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Melbourne St Kilda Penguins: $9.99
- Split Point Lighthouse Tours: $11
- Polly Woodside Admission Ticket: $12
- Questo Self-guided Haunted Melbourne Walking Tour: $12
- Melbourne Ghosts of Williamstown Self Guided Walking Tour: $12
Tours and Activities in New South Wales
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for New South Wales are as follows:
- Sydney Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure: $5.59
- Podcast Tour Sydney Barangaroos Billion Dollar Mirage: $5.66
- Sydney Botanic Garden: Kids Quest Family Walking Adventure: $5.92
- Sydney's Lavender Bay: An Audio Tour by ABC Broadcaster: $6.29
- Sydney Walking Tour 3h00 and 18 audio reviews: $7.97
- Sydney Manly and North Head Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Sydney City Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney Beaches: $11
- Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney: $11
- Sydney Harbour Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $12
- Sydney’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- From Foundations to Skylines: A Self Guided Sydney Walking Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVictoria $18New South Wales $4,320
Sample the Local Flavors in Victoria
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Victoria:
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide: $25
- Saturday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $26
- Melbourne Pub Crawl: $26
- Tuesday Melbourne Bar Crawl: $26
- Rock'n'roll venues pub crawl including 2 free drinks and history: $59
- Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter: $65
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting: $94
- Montalto Vineyard: Mornington Peninsula Discovery Wine Tasting and Lunch: $98
- Yarra Valley Kangaroos Wine Tasting and Lunch from Melbourne: $102
- Discover Hidden Wineries in Melbourne Boutique Wine Tour Series: $121
- Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade: $131
- Mornington Peninsula Wine Tasting and Wellness Escape: $157
Sample the Local Flavors in New South Wales
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in New South Wales:
- Cael’s Gate Wine Tasting in Hunter Valley: $7.30
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Seated Wine Tasting: $11
- A Spectacular Bar Crawl in Newcastle: $15
- Cael's Gate Reserve Wine Tasting in Hunter Valley: $18
- Tulloch Wines - Wine Tasting paired with Local Handmade Chocolates: $26
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $28
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Premium Wine Tasting: $33
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $36
- Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter: $36
- Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie: $39
- Wine Tasting in Pokolbin with Foodie Adventure: $44
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $51
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Victoria and New South Wales, we can see that New South Wales is more expensive. And not only is Victoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Victoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Victoria 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 New South Wales would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New South Wales than you might in Victoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Victoria Expensive? and Is New South Wales Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Victoria or New South Wales?
New South Wales has a larger population, and is about 31% larger than the population of Victoria. When comparing the sizes of Victoria and New South Wales, 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.