Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Sydney?
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 Sydney or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Khao Yai National Park, 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: Sydney or Khao Yai National Park?
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
Khao Yai National Park
Adventurous travelers are always in search of new terrain to conquer. At over 2,000 square kilometers, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest national park, and just full of jungles to trek through. In the southwest of Thailand is a sanctuary of mountains and waterfalls.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $207Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $207, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $85. 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 Sydney and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $103Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $206Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Khao Yai National Park? 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: Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $15Khao Yai National Park $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$13
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Taxi to Airport$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport: $27
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $251
- SYD Airport to Sydney City Centre Private Transfer: $37
- Private City, Harbour, and Bondi Tour with Transfer: $274
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $60
- Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $363
- Airport Transfer to Sydney CBD (Chauffeur Driven): $132
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $40
- Sydney's Best Airport Arrival Transfers - Airport to CBD : $84
- Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Sydney 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 daySydney $77Khao Yai National Park $33
Typical Food Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.62
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Lunch Special$9.81
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.81
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Meat Pies$3.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
- City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
- Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
- Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $50
- Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
- Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $54
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $60
- Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $64
- Kids Cooking Classes: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sydney $31Khao Yai National Park $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$29
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$125
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Powerhouse Museum$9.85
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sunrise Serenity Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour: $104
- #1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park: $188
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure: $113
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour From Sydney: $117
- 1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour: $45
- 14-Day Sydney to Cairns, Fraser, Whitsundays Comfort Tour: $5,614
- 2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $99
- 3 Hours Elvis Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $53
- 30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour: $238
- 30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2: $331
- 45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride: $66
- 45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $15Khao Yai National Park $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$10
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Wollongong Bar Crawl Go Out with a Gong: $15
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
- Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $47
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $78
- From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
- Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
- Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
- From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
- From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
- From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $149
- Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney: $151
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sydney and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Khao Yai National Park is in Asia, 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 Khao Yai National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Yai National Park 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney than you might in Khao Yai National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Sydney or Khao Yai National Park?
Sydney has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Yai National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sydney or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Khao Yai National Park. The summer months attract visitors to Sydney because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
In the summer, Sydney is cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sydney in January average around 23°C (73°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (83°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sydney this time of the year. In the summer, Sydney often gets more sunshine than Khao Yai National Parkin July. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Sydney receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sydney usually gets less rain in January than Khao Yai National Parkin July. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySydney 23°C (73°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Sydney this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Sydney is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Parkin October. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 19°C (65°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. Sydney usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Sydney. In April, Sydney usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Parkin October. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSydney 19°C (65°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Sydney during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Sydney for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
Sydney is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 12°C (53°F) in July, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F)in January.
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Sydney. In the winter, Sydney often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Parkin January. Sydney gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
Sydney usually gets more rain in July than Khao Yai National Parkin January. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySydney 12°C (53°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Khao Yai National Park. Many visitors come to Sydney in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Sydney is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sydney in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 30°C (87°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sydney usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during spring. Sydney gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. In October, Sydney usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Parkin April. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSydney 18°C (64°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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.