Which place is cheaper, Perth or Pyeongchang?
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 Pyeongchang or Perth?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pyeongchang or Perth, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Pyeongchang or Perth?
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Pyeongchang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPyeongchang $133Perth $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Pyeongchang is $133, while the average daily cost in Perth is $158. 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 Pyeongchang and Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPyeongchang $61Perth $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPyeongchang $122Perth $150
Compare Hotels in Pyeongchang and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Pyeongchang or Perth? 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: Pyeongchang Hotel Prices and Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pyeongchang $24Perth $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Perth Airport(PER) to Fremantle Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $74
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $74
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- Perth Departure Transfer by Private Chauffeur: Perth City Center to Airport: $50
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $178
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $79
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $282
Is it cheaper to fly into Pyeongchang or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth and Pyeongchang 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 dayPyeongchang $47Perth $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $101
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $124
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $167
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $176
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pyeongchang $50Perth $14
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Alpensia 2D1N Ski Lift Tour: $141
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $78
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Day Margaret River Sightseeing Tour from Perth: $133
- 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour: $50
- 2 Hours Culture and Street Art Tour in Fremantle: $43
- 2 hour whale watching experience departing Hillarys Boat Harbour: $50
- 6 Hours Pinnacles Express Tour : $128
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $109
- Bespoke Perth City and Surrounds Day Tour: $228
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Canning River Half-Day Kayak Wildlife Tour: $52
- City of Perth Tour: $134
- City of Perth Tour: $132
- Discover Perth Full Day Tour: $101
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPyeongchang $8.69Perth $7.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $70
- Swan Valley Half-Day Wine Tour - Small Group Experience: $70
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $70
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day: $100
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pyeongchang and Perth, we can see that Perth is more expensive. And not only is Pyeongchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pyeongchang is in Asia and Perth 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 Pyeongchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pyeongchang 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth than you might in Pyeongchang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pyeongchang Expensive? and Is Perth Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Pyeongchang or Perth?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Perth is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Pyeongchang has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Perth in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Pyeongchang and Perth. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Perth because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Pyeongchang is around the same temperature as Perth in the summer. The daily temperature in Pyeongchang averages around 24°C (76°F) in July, and Perth fluctuates around 25°C (76°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Perth this time of the year. Pyeongchang usually receives less sunshine than Perth during summer. Pyeongchang gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Perth receives 331 hours of full sun in the summer.
Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Pyeongchang usually receives more rain than Perthin January. Pyeongchang gets 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain, while Perth receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPyeongchang 24°C (76°F)Perth 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Perth in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Pyeongchang as well as Perth. Additionally, the shopping scene are the main draw to Perth this time of year.
In the autumn, Pyeongchang is cooler than Perth. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pyeongchang in October average around 15°C (60°F), and Perth averages at about 19°C (67°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Perth. In the autumn, Pyeongchang often gets less sunshine than Perthin April. Pyeongchang gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Perth receives 219 hours of full sun.
Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Pyeongchang usually gets more rain in October than Perthin April. Pyeongchang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Perth receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilPyeongchang 15°C (60°F)Perth 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Perth in the Winter?
Both Perth and Pyeongchang are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Perth for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Pyeongchang in the winter. In January, Pyeongchang is generally much colder than Perthin July. Daily temperatures in Pyeongchang average around 0°C (33°F), and Perth fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Pyeongchang usually receives more sunshine than Perth during winter. Pyeongchang gets 190 hours of sunny skies, while Perth receives 166 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Perth. In January, Pyeongchang usually receives less rain than Perthin July. Pyeongchang gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Perth receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyPyeongchang 0°C (33°F)Perth 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Pyeongchang or Perth in the Spring?
Both Perth and Pyeongchang during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Perth in the spring for the beaches.
Pyeongchang is cooler than Perth in the spring. The daily temperature in Pyeongchang averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Perth fluctuates around 17°C (62°F)in October.
In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pyeongchang. In the spring, Pyeongchang often gets less sunshine than Perthin October. Pyeongchang gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Perth receives 273 hours of full sun.
Pyeongchang usually gets more rain in April than Perthin October. Pyeongchang gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Perth receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberPyeongchang 12°C (54°F)Perth 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Perth and Pyeongchang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
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.