Which place is cheaper, Brisbane or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo or Brisbane?
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 Brisbane can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Brisbane?
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.
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Yangshuo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $86Brisbane $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, while the average daily cost in Brisbane is $154. 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 Brisbane in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $26Brisbane $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $52Brisbane $162
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Brisbane
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Brisbane? 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $43Brisbane $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- From Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Transfer 3 hours Private Tour: $89
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
- From Rock Climbing with Transfer Private (3 hours): $69
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.81
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Go Card$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people: $276
- Brisbane Bathhouse Circuit and 4 Course Lunch with Transfer: $268
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $255
- Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $226
- Airport Transfer: Brisbane to Brisbane Airport BNE in Luxury Car: $151
- Departure Transfer: Brisbane to Airport BNE by Luxury Van: $138
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $134
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $128
- From Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket: $118
- Brisbane Airport Private Transfer Service to Brisbane City: $112
- Private Airport/Resort Luxury Transfers: $107
- Private Transfer: Brisbane to Airport BNE by Business Car: $106
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Brisbane?
Prices for flights to both Brisbane 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 $33Brisbane $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.23
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Cup of Coffee$1.96
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.18
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Ice cream$3.60
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.25
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Japanese Soup$7.52
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Coffee & Muffin$4.58
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Morning Mint Tea$2.29
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.16
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Bread$1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $118
- Glow Worms, Sunset, Telescope Stargazing & Dinner: $133
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $24Brisbane $24
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: $170
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Longji Rice Terraces from Yangshuo: $218
- 1-Day Private Yangshuo Bicycle Tour along Ten-Mile Gallery: $119
- 1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai: $497
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- Day Tour in Yangshuo and Li River: $155
- Enchanting Li River & Beyond: Cruise, Peaks & Panorama: $293
- Entry Ticket to Liu San Jie Impression Show: $71
- From Guilin: 6-Day Yangtze River Cruise with Excursions: $1,299
- From Guilin: Yangshuo Rock-climbing & River-tracing Tour: $282
- From Xingping River-tracing Half Day Private Tour: $102
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 2 hour Brisbane Segway Afternoon & Sunset Thrill Tour: $85
- 2.5 Hour Sightseeing Tours - Morning & Night: $105
- 4 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay Islands: $177
- 6 Hour Welcome to Brisbane Private Sightseeing Private Tour: $724
- 6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour - Popular Sights in One Day: $724
- Adventure Moreton Island Scuba Dive Tour: $201
- Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $120
- Adventure Theme Scavenger Hunt Experience in Brisbane: $27
- Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $80
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $32
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife & Nature Park VIP Private Tour: $959
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife Nature Park Visit Private Tour: $893
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $34Brisbane $50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.81
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Sixpack of Beer$9.16
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Guiness Beer$5.56
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Sixpack of Beer$8.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $101
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $107
- Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $111
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $134
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $140
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- One Hump Camel Farm and Wine Tour: $178
- Luxury Winery Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Distillery: $198
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Brisbane, we can see that Brisbane 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane 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 Brisbane Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Brisbane?
Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Brisbane, 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 Brisbane?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Brisbane 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 Brisbane in the Summer?
Both Brisbane and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year.
In the summer, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Brisbane. Typically, the summer temperatures in Yangshuo in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Brisbane averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Brisbanein January. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Brisbane 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Brisbane in the Autumn?
Both Brisbane and Yangshuo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In October, Yangshuo is generally around the same temperature as Brisbanein April. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 23°C (73°F), and Brisbane fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Yangshuo usually gets less rain in October than Brisbanein April. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Brisbane 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Brisbane in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Brisbane. Also, many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Yangshuo is much colder than Brisbane in the winter. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Brisbane fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in July.
In January, Yangshuo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Brisbanein July. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Brisbane 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Brisbane in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Brisbane. Also, most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Brisbane. Typically, the spring temperatures in Yangshuo in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Brisbane averages at about 21°C (69°F)in October.
Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Brisbanein October. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Brisbane 21°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Brisbane and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 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.