Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sydney or Puerto Varas, 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 Puerto Varas?
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.
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, The Best Wildlife Tours to Chile, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySydney $207Puerto Varas $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Sydney is $207, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is $127. 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 Puerto Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSydney $103Puerto Varas $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSydney $206Puerto Varas $134
Compare Hotels in Sydney and Puerto Varas
Looking for a hotel in Sydney or Puerto Varas? 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 and Puerto Varas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sydney $15Puerto Varas $21
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:
- 11:30AM Sydney Airport-Hotel transfer with Bondi Tour: $125
- 9:30AM Sydney Airport-Hotel transfer with City Half Day Tour: $112
- Airport Transfer from Sydney Airport to Hotels: $295
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Business Car: $113
- Airport Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney by Luxury Van: $126
- Arrival Transfer from Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney city by Sedan: $90
- Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport SYD to Sydney in Business Car: $113
- Chauffeur Airport Transfers Sydney - Up to 15 Passengers: $99
- Chauffeur Service Sydney For Luxury Airport Transfers: $112
- Departure Transfer: Sydney to Sydney Airport SYD in Business Car: $113
- Featherdale Wildlife Park with Exclusive Private Transfers: $234
- From Sydney Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $355
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
- Cruce Andino Office Shuttle Transfer from Puerto Varas: $19
- Frutillar to Puerto Montt Airport PMC- Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Puerto Varas Airport Shuttle Transfer: $38
- Puerto Varas Bus Terminal Private Transfer: $25
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) - Departure Transfer: $63
- Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport: $22
- Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Sydney or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas 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 $77Puerto Varas $43
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 $31Puerto Varas $19
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:
- Sydney's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour: $1.79
- Sydney Cockatoo Island Escape: Convict Adventure Game: $7.20
- Sydney Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.20
- Sydney Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.40
- Sydney Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Haunted Sydney Self-Guided Audio Ghost Tour: $10
- Experience Sydney Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Aboriginal Art Exhibition Ticket, Art Gallery of NSW: $17
- Razor Gangs True Crime Tour: $17
- Tickets & Tours at Art Gallery of New South Wales: $17
- Tours & Exhibitions at Art Gallery of New South Wales: $17
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake: $8.50
- Tour Frutillar: $31
- Half-Day Tour to Frutillar and Llanquihue: $35
- Half day Frutillar and Llanquihue Town tour: $36
- Half day Osorno Volcano tour: $41
- From Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour: $49
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $51
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $51
- Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River: $52
- FullDay Chiloe Island Tour Castro and dalcahue: $59
- Full-Day Tour Chiloe Island: Castro and Dalcahue : $62
- From Chiloe Island Full-day Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySydney $15Puerto Varas $6.51
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 Puerto Varas, we can see that Sydney is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Varas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sydney is in Pacific and Puerto Varas is in South 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 Puerto Varas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sydney Expensive? and Is Puerto Varas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sydney or Puerto Varas?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Puerto Varas. When comparing the sizes of Sydney and Puerto Varas, 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 Sydney or Puerto Varas?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Sydney or Puerto Varas in the Summer?
Both Puerto Varas and Sydney are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
In January, Sydney is generally a little warmer than Puerto Varas. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 23°C (73°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Puerto Varas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during summer. Sydney gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Sydney. In January, Sydney usually receives more rain than Puerto Varas. Sydney gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuarySydney 23°C (73°F)Puerto Varas 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Varas and Sydney during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Sydney for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Sydney is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sydney averages around 19°C (65°F) in April, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Sydney often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varas. Sydney gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun.
Puerto Varas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Sydney. Sydney usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Varas. Sydney gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilSydney 19°C (65°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Puerto Varas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Sydney and Puerto Varas. Many visitors come to Sydney in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Sydney is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sydney in July average around 12°C (53°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sydney usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during winter. Sydney gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the winter. In July, Sydney usually receives less rain than Puerto Varas. Sydney gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulySydney 12°C (53°F)Puerto Varas 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Sydney or Puerto Varas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Sydney as well as Puerto Varas. Most visitors come to Sydney for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In October, Sydney is generally much warmer than Puerto Varas. Daily temperatures in Sydney average around 18°C (64°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sydney this time of the year. In the spring, Sydney often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varas. Sydney gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Varas. Sydney usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Varas. Sydney gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberSydney 18°C (64°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Varas and Sydney
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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