Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Auckland?
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 Yangshuo and Auckland can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Auckland?
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $72Auckland $139
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $139. 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 Yangshuo and Auckland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Auckland $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Auckland $176
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Auckland
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Auckland? 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: Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $42Auckland $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yangshuo Rock Climbing with Hotel Transfer (3 hours): $69
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $48
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin International Airport (KWL): $49
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.51
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Auckland Airport (AKL): Private Transfer to Downtown hotels: $351
- Auckland Airport (AKL): Transfer to North Shore hotels: $325
- From One-Way Transfer to Rotorua w/ Hobbiton Tour: $178
- Auckland's Point to Point Transfers : $151
- Private Transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga Port: $145
- Auckland Cruise/Wharf & Airport Transfers : $145
- Private Luxury Transfers from Auckland Airport TO Auckland Hotels: $145
- Luxury Airport transfers in Auckland : $139
- Luxury Airport Transfers Auckland : $133
- Auckland Airport Transfers: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Luxury Car: $130
- Auckland Airport Arrival Transfer to North Shore or Henderson: $121
- Auckland City to Auckland Airport transfers : $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Auckland?
Prices for flights to both Auckland and Yangshuo 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 dayYangshuo $19Auckland $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3-Hour Yangshuo Cooking Class with Yangshuo Town Shopping: $138
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland Harbour 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Welcome Drink: $89
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $90
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Auckland $27
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Yangshuo Helicopter Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $149
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- 1-Day Longji Rice Terraces hiking tour from Guilin/Yangshuo hotel: $188
- 1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car: $149
- 2 Day - Longji Rice Terraces - Sunrise Hiking Tour: $280
- Full-Day Li-River Tour from Yangshuo to Yangdi With the English Speaking Driver: $159
- Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages: $146
- Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Private Tour: $136
- Guilin Highlight Sightseeing Private Day City Tour: $139
- Guilin Tea plantation and Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Bullet Train: $212
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$120
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour to Lucas Creek Waterfall: $66
- 4 Hours Private Tour in Auckland : $241
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $127
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $112
- All Auckland City Hotels to Cruise Ship / Port: $48
- America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $113
- Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour small group : $115
- Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour: $66
- Auckland City & West Coast Luxury Tour: $205
- Auckland City Highlights Experience - Fully Guided Small Group Day Tour: $196
- Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour: $95
- Auckland City Highlights and Hidden Gems Half Day Tour: $109
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Auckland $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $92
- Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland: $106
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $131
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $148
- Waiheke Island: Tour with Wine Tastings and Restaurant Lunch: $148
- From Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $151
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $169
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch: $172
- Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $178
- Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Auckland, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Yangshuo is in Asia and Auckland 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 Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Auckland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Auckland?
Auckland has a larger population, and is about 39% larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Auckland, 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 Yangshuo or Auckland?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Yangshuo has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Yangshuo or Auckland in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Auckland. Also, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
Yangshuo is much warmer than Auckland in the summer. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Auckland fluctuates around 20°C (68°F)in January.
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Aucklandin January. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Auckland 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Auckland in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Auckland. Also, many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yangshuo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Auckland averages at about 16°C (61°F)in April.
Yangshuo usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Aucklandin April. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Auckland 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Auckland in the Winter?
Both Auckland and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Yangshuo is generally cooler than Aucklandin July. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 10°C (49°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Auckland. In January, Yangshuo usually receives less rain than Aucklandin July. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Auckland 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Auckland in the Spring?
Both Auckland and Yangshuo during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Auckland in the spring. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Auckland fluctuates around 14°C (58°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Aucklandin October. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Auckland 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Auckland and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
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