Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Wuyuan?
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 Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan and Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Wuyuan or Toronto?
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWuyuan $73Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Wuyuan is $73, 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 Wuyuan and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWuyuan $26Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWuyuan $52Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Wuyuan and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Wuyuan 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.Wuyuan $13Toronto $32
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:
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Downtown Montreal: $1,618
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Kingston: $856
- Private Transfer to Kingston City or Queen's Unive…: $816
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $700
- Pearson Airport to Blue Mountain Resort Transfer: $666
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $657
- Guided layover and stopover tour with transfers.: $500
- Pvt. Transfer St. Catharines Airport to Pearson Int Airport: $476
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Niagara Falls: $442
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Port Hope: $439
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $294
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Transfer to Hamilton: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Wuyuan or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Wuyuan 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 dayWuyuan $35Toronto $112
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.70
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.Wuyuan $19Toronto $31
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:
- Casual Tour of Toronto by Land, Sky and Sea: $111
- 1 Day City Sightseeing Tour at Toronto City: $69
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $296
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $240
- 3hr Shared Sailing Adventure: $177
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $135
- Action Film and Television Locations Half Day Tour in Toronto: $150
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $33
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $151
- Algonquin Park and Ragged Falls Hike and Canoe Adventure: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWuyuan $14Toronto $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 Wuyuan and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Wuyuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Wuyuan Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Wuyuan or Toronto?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Wuyuan or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuyuan and Toronto. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Wuyuan is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Wuyuan average around 30°C (85°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Wuyuan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Toronto. Wuyuan gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyWuyuan 30°C (85°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Wuyuan as well as Toronto. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Wuyuan is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Wuyuan averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Wuyuan usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Wuyuan gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberWuyuan 20°C (68°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Wuyuan are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. 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 the winter, Wuyuan is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Wuyuan in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
In January, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Toronto. Wuyuan gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryWuyuan 6°C (43°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Wuyuan during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the activities around the city are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
In April, Wuyuan is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Wuyuan average around 18°C (64°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuyuan. Wuyuan usually gets more rain in April than Toronto. Wuyuan gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilWuyuan 18°C (64°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Wuyuan
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 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.