Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $84Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $84, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $35Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $70Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Toronto? 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: Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.85Toronto $32
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:
- [Airport Transfer] Haikou Airport ⇔ Haikou City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter> *: $23
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $120
- Transfer from Guilin Liangjiang Airport to Guilin City Center: $41
- Transfer from Guilin Hotels to Yangshuo Town: $37
- Private Transfer: Guilin to/from Zhangjiajie/Fenghuang: $256
- Private Transfer from/to Zhangjiajie to Guilin: $387
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo/Guilin to Sanjiang and stops Longji Rice Terraces: $160
- Private Transfer from Haikou (HAK) airport to/from Sanya hotel: $120
- Private Transfer from Guilin to Zhaoxing and stops at Longji terraces: $168
- 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 from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Village: $267
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer:- Toronto Pearson Airport to Waterloo Black Car Service: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $173
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Luxury SUV: $215
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $167
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $72
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $147
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $262
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $657
- Niagara Falls private transfers : $277
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $700
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $229
- Private Departure Transfer to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ): $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $39Toronto $112
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 Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Great White North Food Tour: $54
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- Toronto Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $65
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $80
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Toronto $31
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 Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.58
- Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $4.00
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $4.02
- Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour: $4.44
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.44
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.74
- Discover Toronto's Waterfront with a Smartphone Trivia Tour!: $8.12
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toronto by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $11
- Toronto Audio Tour:Maple Delights in Toronto Audio Tour Adventure: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.81Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $53
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guilin or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Guilin or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Toronto. Additionally, many visitors come to Toronto in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Guilin is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Guilin receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guilin usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuilin 30°C (86°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Guilin is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guilin in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In October, Guilin usually receives more rain than Toronto. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuilin 23°C (73°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Guilin during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Toronto because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. In January, Guilin is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 10°C (49°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Guilin usually gets more rain in January than Toronto. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuilin 10°C (49°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Toronto. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
Guilin is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guilin usually receives more rain than Toronto. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuilin 20°C (68°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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