Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou or Adelaide?
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 Guangzhou and Adelaide can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Adelaide?
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $104Adelaide $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $104, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $133. 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 Guangzhou and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $58Adelaide $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $116Adelaide $130
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Adelaide? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Adelaide $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- [Airport transfer] Guangzhou Airport - Guangzhou city transfer service with a good reputation! <Private charter: $27
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou HTL-APT (CAN): $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou APT-HTL (CAN): $62
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $33
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou hotel: $33
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $176
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $194
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ADL Airport to City Centre | Port Private Transfer: $35
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $298
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Guangzhou 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 dayGuangzhou $34Adelaide $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
- Private Cooking Canton Cuisine Cooking Class in Guangzhou : $266
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Flexible Private Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Options: $153
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King & Academy of Clan Chen in Guangzhou: $91
- 5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience : $118
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $19
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $22
- TreeClimb Adelaide Climb For Little Adventurers: $24
- Adelaide Hills: Jurlique Farm Tour: $26
- River Torrens Popeye Devonshire Tea Cruise: $26
- City Walking Tour with Guide: $29
- Ghosts, Dark Secrets and Paranormal Hunt Gaol Tour: $30
- Adelaide Zoo: General Admission Tickets: $32
- TreeClimb Thrilling Climb For Adventurers: $33
- TreeClimb Adventure: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $14Adelaide $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $60
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $91
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $111
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $118
- From Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting Tour & lunch Departs 7 days a week : $120
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guangzhou is in Asia and Adelaide 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 Guangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangzhou 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Guangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Adelaide?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Adelaide, 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 Guangzhou or Adelaide?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Adelaide is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Guangzhou has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Guangzhou or Adelaide in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Adelaide. Additionally, many visitors come to Adelaide in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Adelaide in the summer. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Adelaide fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adelaide. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Adelaidein January. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adelaide receives 330 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Adelaidein January. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Adelaide 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Adelaide in the Autumn?
Both Adelaide and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Adelaide for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Guangzhou is a little warmer than Adelaide. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guangzhou in October average around 25°C (76°F), and Adelaide averages at about 18°C (64°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Adelaide. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Adelaide during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 215 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Adelaidein April. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Adelaide 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Adelaide in the Winter?
Both Adelaide and Guangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Guangzhou is generally a little warmer than Adelaidein July. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 14°C (58°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Adelaidein July. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adelaide receives 159 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Adelaidein July. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Adelaide 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Adelaide in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Adelaide. Also, the beaches are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.
Guangzhou is a little warmer than Adelaide in the spring. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Adelaide fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Adelaide this time of the year. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Adelaide during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 256 hours of full sun in the spring.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Adelaidein October. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Adelaide 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Adelaide and Guangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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