Which place is cheaper, Hobart or Zhangye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zhangye or Hobart?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zhangye and Hobart. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Zhangye or Hobart?
Zhangye
Zhangye, China is a city in the Gansu Province in the central north part of the country, close to Mongolia. This ancient city has often been used as a military strong hold, having been the headquarters of General Huo among many others. Zhangye is a fabulous day trip city to visit when staying in larger nearby cities.
Zhangye is privy to beautiful summer weather, with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the high 70's Fahrenheit. The best times to visit are between July and September, when temperatures and sunshine are at their highest. Autumn, Winter, and Spring tend to be a little chillier and rainier.
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZhangye $85Hobart $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Zhangye is $85, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $134. 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 Zhangye and Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZhangye $38Hobart $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZhangye $76Hobart $152
Compare Hotels in Zhangye and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Zhangye or Hobart? 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: Hobart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zhangye $38Hobart $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangye
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zhangye:
- Private Airport Transfer: Zhangye Hotel to Zhangye Airport (YZY): $59
- Private Airport Transfer: Zhangye Airport (YZY) to Zhangye Hotel: $59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $13
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $22
- Private Transfer from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Hobart Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Hobart Cruise Port: $29
- Hobart to Hobart Int Airport (HBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Arthur Cruise Port : $50
- Private Transfer from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Arthur Cruise Port: $50
- Port Arthur Return Transfer, mimimum 4 passengers : $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Zhangye or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart and Zhangye 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 dayZhangye $25Hobart $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zhangye $10Hobart $23
Tours and Activities in Zhangye
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zhangye are as follows:
- Private day tour to Zhangye Danxia Landform the Rainbow Mountain: $150
- Private Day Tour: Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes and Zhangye Danxia Landform: $299
- Private Hiking Tour: Binggou Danxia and Zhangye Danxia Geopark from Zhangye: $299
- Private Hiking Tour: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon and the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes: $235
- Private day tour to Zhangye Mati temple & Giant Buddha Temple start from Zhangye: $155
- Zhangye Danxia Half Day tour: $195
- Zhangye One Day City Tour: $77
- Zhangye Rainbow Danxia Private Day Tour: $214
Tours and Activities in Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- Hobart Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart: $18
- Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $22
- Hobart Urban Guided Walking Tour: $25
- Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania: $25
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $26
- Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $26
- Port Arthur Shuttle and Tasman Sights Tour: $29
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $33
- 3-Hour City Sightseeing Tour by Tram: $36
- Historic Lunch Cruise: $36
- Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZhangye $6.90Hobart $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tasmanian Premium Wine Tour with Tasmanian Cheese Platter: $135
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania: $144
- 7- 8 Hour StelaVino Guided Wine Tours From Hobart, Tasmania: $182
- From Drink Tasmania Whisky Distillery Tour: $195
- Tasmanian Whisky Distillery Tour: $197
- Whisky Distillery Tours and Tastings - Hobart/SE Tasmania: $229
- Tasmanian Tipples: Hobart Distillery Discovery Tours: $229
- 6 Hour Distillery Guided Tours in Tasmania with Lunch and Tasting: $231
- Whisky Distillery Tours and Tastings in Hobart and SE Tasmania: $231
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zhangye and Hobart, we can see that Hobart is more expensive. And not only is Zhangye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zhangye is in Asia and Hobart 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 Zhangye would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zhangye 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart than you might in Zhangye.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zhangye Expensive? and Is Hobart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zhangye or Hobart?
Zhangye has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Hobart. When comparing the sizes of Zhangye and Hobart, 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.