Which place is cheaper, Newcastle or Wuyuan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Wuyuan or Newcastle?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Wuyuan and Newcastle can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Wuyuan or Newcastle?
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
Newcastle
Newcastle is 150 kilometers north of Sydney in New South Wales. It is also the second largest city in the state, and serves as a central point to explore the area's beaches, wineries, and beautiful natural landscape. North of the city is Stockton beach, which has many miles of isolated, beautiful beaches, stretching all the way up to Nelson Bay. The wineries are inland to the west and have some of Australia's finest wine which you can taste. If you want to see rainforests, you can head northwest to Barrington Tops National Park, which has great rainforests and freshwater streams. You may even get to see a platypus. The city also has the country's oldest sea port. In the past the city's economy was centered around the steel industry, but today the University of Newcastle is one of the area's most important employers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWuyuan $57Newcastle $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Wuyuan is $57, while the average daily cost in Newcastle is $91. 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 Wuyuan and Newcastle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWuyuan $26Newcastle $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWuyuan $52Newcastle $88
Compare Hotels in Wuyuan and Newcastle
Looking for a hotel in Wuyuan or Newcastle? 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: Newcastle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Wuyuan $13Newcastle $8.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newcastle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Newcastle:
- Bimbadgen Lunch Tour with Helicopter Transfers: $751
- Tandem Beach Skydive with Optional Transfers: $248
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney City Hotels: $88
- Private Transfer - Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport (SYD): $88
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle Airport (NTL): $29
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Newcastle City Hotels to Newcastle Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle city hotels: $28
- Newcastle to Newcastle Airport (NTL) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Wuyuan or Newcastle?
Prices for flights to both Newcastle and Wuyuan 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 dayWuyuan $20Newcastle $35
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Wuyuan $19Newcastle $15
Tours and Activities in Newcastle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Newcastle are as follows:
- 3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin: $92
- 3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock: $254
- Architecture, Street Art & Hidden Secrets Walking Tour of Newcastle: $33
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard - Sweet Indulgence Experience: $37
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience: $50
- Award Winning Full Day Wine and Food Experience: $150
- Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour: $60
- Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket: $30
- From Hunter Valley Beer & Wine Group Tour: $163
- Full Day Tour in Country Towns, Rivers and Aussie Farm: $159
- Helicopter Tour of Hunter Valley in New South Wales with Lunch: $281
- Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWuyuan $14Newcastle $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Newcastle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newcastle:
- Cael’s Gate Wine Tasting in Broke: $5.32
- Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $6.60
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Seated Wine Tasting Masterclass: $9.91
- Tulloch Wines - Wine Tasting paired with Local Handmade Chocolates: $20
- 30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington : $23
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $26
- Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter: $26
- Tulloch Wines Hunter Heroes Wine Tasting with Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board: $33
- Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie: $33
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $50
- Snapshot Half Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour: $72
- Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate: $102
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wuyuan and Newcastle, we can see that Newcastle is more expensive. And not only is Wuyuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Wuyuan is in Asia and Newcastle 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 Wuyuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wuyuan 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 Newcastle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Newcastle than you might in Wuyuan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Wuyuan Expensive? and Is Newcastle Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Wuyuan or Newcastle?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Newcastle is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Wuyuan has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Wuyuan or Newcastle in the Summer?
Both Newcastle and Wuyuan during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Newcastle because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Wuyuan is a little warmer than Newcastle. Typically, the summer temperatures in Wuyuan in July average around 30°C (85°F), and Newcastle averages at about 22°C (72°F)in January.
Newcastle gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuyuan. Wuyuan usually gets more rain in July than Newcastlein January. Wuyuan gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryWuyuan 30°C (85°F)Newcastle 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Newcastle in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuyuan and Newcastle. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Newcastle this time of year.
In October, Wuyuan is generally around the same temperature as Newcastlein April. Daily temperatures in Wuyuan average around 20°C (68°F), and Newcastle fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
Newcastle receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Wuyuan usually receives less rain than Newcastlein April. Wuyuan gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilWuyuan 20°C (68°F)Newcastle 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Newcastle in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Wuyuan as well as Newcastle. Also, many travelers come to Newcastle for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Wuyuan is much colder than Newcastle in the winter. The daily temperature in Wuyuan averages around 6°C (43°F) in January, and Newcastle fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in July.
Wuyuan usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Newcastlein July. Wuyuan gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyWuyuan 6°C (43°F)Newcastle 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Newcastle in the Spring?
Both Newcastle and Wuyuan are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Newcastle in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Wuyuan is around the same temperature as Newcastle. Typically, the spring temperatures in Wuyuan in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Newcastle averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Wuyuan. In April, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Newcastlein October. Wuyuan gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberWuyuan 18°C (64°F)Newcastle 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Newcastle and Wuyuan
| Wuyuan | Newcastle | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 82 mm (3.2 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.