Which place is cheaper, Brisbane or Guilin?
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 Guilin 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 Guilin and Brisbane can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Brisbane?
Guilin
Guilin is a city in Southern China situated on the west bank of the Li River with Hunan to the north. Its name means, "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus," owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. Products like tea, sugar, and wine, can be made from the tree and are found in many shops throughout Guilin. A popular tourist destination, the city is renowned for its scenery of karst topography with unique mountains jutting out of the urban landscape.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in 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 dayGuilin $84Brisbane $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $84, 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 Guilin and Brisbane in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Brisbane $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Brisbane $162
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Brisbane
Looking for a hotel in Guilin 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.Guilin $5.85Brisbane $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- Private Transfer from/to Zhangjiajie to Guilin: $387
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Longji rice terraces area: $267
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Hongjiang: $267
- Private Transfer: Guilin to/from Zhangjiajie/Fenghuang: $256
- Guilin Airport to Yangshuo: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $190
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Longji terraces: $168
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo/Guilin to Sanjiang and stops Longji Rice Terraces: $160
- Private Transfer from Haikou (HAK) airport to/from Sanya hotel: $120
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $120
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip: $99
- 2-hours Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat Tour with the Round-way Private Transfers: $83
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:
- Airport Transfer: Brisbane to Brisbane Airport BNE in Luxury Car: $152
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
- Brisbane Airport Private Transfer Service to Brisbane City: $112
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Brisbane: $22
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $56
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast: $59
- Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $226
- Brisbane to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $84
- BNE Airport to City | Gold Coast Private Transfer: $40
- Departure Transfer: Brisbane to Airport BNE by Luxury Van: $139
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Brisbane?
Prices for flights to both Brisbane and Guilin 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 dayGuilin $39Brisbane $54
Typical Food Prices in Guilin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:
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Fresh Coconut Drink$1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guilin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.
- Half day Yangshuo Cooking lesson Small Group Tour: $62
- Full-Day Li-River with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room and Yangshuo Cooking Tour: $286
- Countryside Cycling 1-day Tour with Cooking Class: $306
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
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $168
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Brisbane $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Guilin
Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Caves$17
Tours and Activities in Guilin
Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Day Self-Guided Guilin Tour with 4 Star Boat, Yangshuo and Longji Terraces : $200
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour with the Ping'an and Dazhai Village: $209
- 1 Day Congjiang Ethnic Dong Village Private Tour from Guilin: $219
- 1 Day Guilin Sanjiang Tour to Dong Villages: $169
- 1 Day Guilin Tour: Village Visit, Waterfall Viewing, Hiking: $230
- 1 Day Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Biking Adventure: $72
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide: $209
- 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver: $209
- 1 Day Private Cruise Tour at Li River from Guilin with Biking: $198
- 1 Day Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Tour: $202
- 1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking: $172
- 1 Day Relaxing Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Private Tour: $205
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.
- Escape to Coochiemudlo Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter: $17
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $22
- True Crime Tour: $22
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $23
- True Crime Walking Tour: $25
- Haunted CBD Ghost Tour: $25
- Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia: $26
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $26
- Adventure Theme Scavenger Hunt Experience in Brisbane: $27
- Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $31
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.81Brisbane $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:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
- Hop on Hop off Brewery Adventure : $66
- 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: $110
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $134
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $140
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $140
- Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $148
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $168
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Brisbane, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Guilin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guilin 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 Guilin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guilin 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 Guilin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guilin Expensive? and Is Brisbane Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Brisbane?
Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 48% larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Guilin 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 Guilin 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 Guilin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Guilin or Brisbane in the Summer?
Both Brisbane and Guilin during the summer are popular places to visit. 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 July, Guilin is generally a little warmer than Brisbanein January. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 30°C (86°F), and Brisbane fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in July than Brisbanein January. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGuilin 30°C (86°F)Brisbane 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Brisbane in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Brisbane. Also, many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Guilin is around the same temperature as Brisbane in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Brisbane fluctuates around 22°C (71°F)in April.
Brisbane receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Guilin usually receives less rain than Brisbanein April. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGuilin 23°C (73°F)Brisbane 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Brisbane in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Brisbane. Also, many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Guilin is much colder than Brisbane. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guilin in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Brisbane averages at about 15°C (59°F)in July.
Guilin usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Brisbanein July. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGuilin 10°C (49°F)Brisbane 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Brisbane in the Spring?
Both Brisbane and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Guilin is generally around the same temperature as Brisbanein October. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 20°C (68°F), and Brisbane fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite rainy in Guilin. In April, Guilin usually receives more rain than Brisbanein October. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGuilin 20°C (68°F)Brisbane 21°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Brisbane and Guilin
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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) |
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