Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Sydney?
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 Sydney can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Sydney?
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.
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.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $72Sydney $273
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $273. 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 Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Sydney $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Sydney $204
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Sydney? 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: Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $42Sydney $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin International Airport (KWL): $49
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $48
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Yangshuo Rock Climbing with Hotel Transfer (3 hours): $69
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$13
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Taxi to Airport$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Limoroo, Luxe Private Transfers to The Blue Mountains Australia: $297
- Airport Transfer From Sydney Airport to Hotels and Home: $295
- Private Transfer from Sydney Hotels to Airport: $255
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $248
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-11 people: $238
- Premium Private Transfer FROM Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD/Downtown 1-13 people: $215
- Sydney Airport (SYD): Private Transfer to Sydney hotels: $205
- Airport transfers and shuttle bus - home/hotels: $196
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $195
- Airport Transfer From Sydney Airport to Hotels and Home: $165
- Sydney Airport Departure Transfer (Sydney Central Business District to Airport): $164
- Sydney Airport Private Car Departure Transfer: $162
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $19Sydney $44
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 Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.60
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Lunch Special$9.73
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.73
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Meat Pies$3.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Lights Festival Pizza Cruise Tour in Vivid Sydney: $16
- VIVID Dinner Cruise with Complimentary Drink on Arrival: $36
- Vivid Sydney Harbor Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $46
- Admission to Vivid Dinner Cruise in Sydney : $46
- Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $50
- Sydney Street Art & Food Tour: $53
- Christmas in July Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $56
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $58
- Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise: $58
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Small Group Refugee Chef Dinner Banquet at Bohemian Cafe: $63
- Kids Cooking Classes: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Sydney $31
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Tour to learn Chinese cuisine in Yangshuo group: $37
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $47
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $65
- Private Half-Day Bike and Bamboo Raft Tour in Yangshuo: $80
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- Xingping Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$29
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$124
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Powerhouse Museum$9.76
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Small-Group Sydney's Northern Beaches and Ku-ring-gai National Park Bus Tour: $228
- 2 Hours Sydney Harbour's True Crime Cruise Tour: $36
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Sydney Harbour National Park : $36
- 3 Hours Abba Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $65
- 3 Hr Whale Watching Discovery Cruise in Sydney: $72
- 3-Hour Private Bike Tour with a Local Sydney Guide: $227
- 3.5 Hours Explore Bondi Beach and Sydney Sightseeing Tour: $195
- 4-Hour Freediving Taster Experience at Shelly Beach, Manly: $182
- Allianz Stadium Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Art Gallery of NSW: State of the Art Gallery Tour: $29
- Australia: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $11
- Australian National Maritime Museum: All-Inclusive Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Sydney $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$10
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Haunted Pub Tour with Local Guide: $20
- Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $29
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting: $56
- Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $56
- Beach and Brew - Hike and Brewery (Men and Women): $73
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $76
- Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $83
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $102
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $111
- Northern Beaches Brewery Tour and Tasting: $121
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Cheese Tasting: $143
- From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 Sydney 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 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 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 Sydney Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Sydney?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Sydney, 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 Sydney?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Sydney 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 Sydney in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Sydney. Additionally, many travelers come to Sydney for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Sydney. Typically, the summer temperatures in Yangshuo in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Sydney averages at about 23°C (73°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Sydney. Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in July than Sydneyin January. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Sydney 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Sydney in the Autumn?
Both Sydney and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Sydney in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Sydneyin April. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 23°C (73°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sydney. In October, Yangshuo usually receives less rain than Sydneyin April. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Sydney 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Sydney in the Winter?
Both Sydney and Yangshuo during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Sydney for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Yangshuo is cooler than Sydney in the winter. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Sydney fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in January than Sydneyin July. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Sydney 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Sydney in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Sydney. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Sydney because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Sydney. Typically, the spring temperatures in Yangshuo in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Sydney averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Sydneyin October. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Sydney 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Sydney and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
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