Which place is cheaper, Fraser Island or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou or Fraser Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Suzhou and Fraser Island can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Suzhou or Fraser Island?
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located off Australia's eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island. It is best known as a camping and ecotourism destination, with a number of panoramic viewpoints, beaches, lakes, and freshwater pools. Hervey Bay, a beachside city on the nearby mainland, is a primary gateway to the island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySuzhou $127Fraser Island $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Suzhou is $127, while the average daily cost in Fraser Island is $243. 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 Suzhou and Fraser Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSuzhou $39Fraser Island $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSuzhou $78Fraser Island $204
Compare Hotels in Suzhou and Fraser Island
Looking for a hotel in Suzhou or Fraser Island? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Suzhou $58Fraser Island $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services: $8.00
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $144
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
Is it cheaper to fly into Suzhou or Fraser Island?
Prices for flights to both Fraser Island and Suzhou 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 daySuzhou $57Fraser Island $83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Suzhou $9.47Fraser Island $45
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Tiger Hill Ticket Booking: $14
- Lingering Garden Ticket Booking: $15
- Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket Booking: $18
- Huqiu Adult Tickets without Time Slots: $20
- Suzhou:Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket for Adult: $22
- Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour: $55
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service : $65
- Zen Culture and Garden Tour: $68
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $72
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- Shantang Street Shared Suzhou Walking Tour: $80
- Suzhou Private English Tour Guide Service: $91
Tours and Activities in Fraser Island
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Fraser Island are as follows:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise: $53
- Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $104
- Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour: $111
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience: $173
- Remote Fraser Island Experience: $173
- K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour: $174
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach: $186
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group 4WD Adventure - From Noosa: $201
- Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour: $208
- Hervey Bay to K'gari/Fraser Island 2-Day Tour (Beach House): $370
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySuzhou $6.50Fraser Island $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Suzhou and Fraser Island, we can see that Fraser Island is more expensive. And not only is Suzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Suzhou is in Asia and Fraser Island 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 Suzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Suzhou 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 Fraser Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fraser Island than you might in Suzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Suzhou Expensive? and Is Fraser Island Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Suzhou or Fraser Island?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Fraser Island is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Suzhou has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Suzhou or Fraser Island in the Summer?
Both Fraser Island and Suzhou are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Fraser Island for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Suzhou is around the same temperature as Fraser Island. Typically, the summer temperatures in Suzhou in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Fraser Island averages at about 26°C (78°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Fraser Island. It's quite rainy in Suzhou. In July, Suzhou usually receives less rain than Fraser Islandin January. Suzhou gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuarySuzhou 28°C (83°F)Fraser Island 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Fraser Island in the Autumn?
Both Fraser Island and Suzhou during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Fraser Island in the autumn for the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Suzhou is generally cooler than Fraser Islandin April. Daily temperatures in Suzhou average around 19°C (65°F), and Fraser Island fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Suzhou usually gets less rain in October than Fraser Islandin April. Suzhou gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilSuzhou 19°C (65°F)Fraser Island 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Fraser Island in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Suzhou and Fraser Island. Also, most visitors come to Fraser Island for the cuisine during these months.
Suzhou can get quite cold in the winter. Suzhou is much colder than Fraser Island in the winter. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 4°C (39°F) in January, and Fraser Island fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in July.
In January, Suzhou usually receives less rain than Fraser Islandin July. Suzhou gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulySuzhou 4°C (39°F)Fraser Island 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Fraser Island in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Suzhou as well as Fraser Island. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Fraser Island because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Suzhou is cooler than Fraser Island. Typically, the spring temperatures in Suzhou in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Fraser Island averages at about 21°C (71°F)in October.
Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the spring. Suzhou usually gets more rain in April than Fraser Islandin October. Suzhou gets 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberSuzhou 15°C (58°F)Fraser Island 21°C (71°F)
Typical Weather for Fraser Island and Suzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 134 mm (5.3 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.