Which place is cheaper, Hobart 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 Hobart?
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 Hobart can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Hobart?
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.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, The Best Walking Tours in Australia, and The Best Eco Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $104Hobart $156
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $104, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $156. 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 Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $58Hobart $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $116Hobart $154
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou 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.Guangzhou $14Hobart $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Guangzhou Layover Visa-Free Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $194
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $176
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $170
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service, To Dongguan Transfer: $135
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $120
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
- Guangzhou Night Pearl River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $152
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $152
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $40
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart 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 $34Hobart $49
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Hobart $23
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 Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $23
- Morning River Cruise: $23
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $30
- From Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour: $36
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $36
- Mt Wellington Ultimate Afternoon Tour: $40
- 3-Hour City Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Historic Lunch Cruise: $43
- Mount Wellington and Hobart Sightseeing Combo Ticket: $56
- Rum and Beer Tour with Lunch: $65
- nipaluna Half-Day Highlights Tour: $65
- Historic Richmond Village Half-Day Coach Tour: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $14Hobart $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cascade Brewery Historic Tour: $17
- Cascade Brewery Experience: $26
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $145
- Moorilla's Big Day Out at Mona - Wine Tasting and Lunch: $165
- Tasmania: Private Distillers Reserve Distillery Tour: $224
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Hobart, we can see that Hobart 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 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 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 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 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 Hobart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Hobart?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Hobart. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou 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.
When is the best time to visit Guangzhou or Hobart?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Hobart 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 Hobart in the Summer?
Both Hobart and Guangzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Hobart in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Guangzhou is much warmer than Hobart. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guangzhou in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Hobart averages at about 17°C (63°F)in January.
In Hobart, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Guangzhou. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Hobartin January. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hobart receives 259 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Hobartin January. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Hobart 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Hobart in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Hobart. Also, most visitors come to Hobart for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Guangzhou is generally much warmer than Hobartin April. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 25°C (76°F), and Hobart fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Guangzhou usually receives more sunshine than Hobart during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Hobart receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Hobartin April. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Hobart 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Hobart in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Hobart. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Hobart because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Guangzhou is much warmer than Hobart in the winter. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Hobart fluctuates around 9°C (47°F)in July.
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Hobartin July. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hobart receives 152 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Hobartin July. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Hobart 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Hobart in the Spring?
Both Hobart and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Guangzhou is much warmer than Hobart. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guangzhou in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Hobart averages at about 13°C (55°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Hobart. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Hobart during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Hobart receives 209 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Hobartin October. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Hobart 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Hobart and Guangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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