Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo and Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Toronto?
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
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 Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $86Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, 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 Yangshuo and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $26Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $52Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo 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.Yangshuo $43Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
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 Yangshuo or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Yangshuo 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 dayYangshuo $33Toronto $112
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
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
- Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $73
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $24Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Yangshuo Helicopter Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $170
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Longji Rice Terraces from Yangshuo: $218
- 1-Day Private Yangshuo Bicycle Tour along Ten-Mile Gallery: $119
- 1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai: $497
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- Day Tour in Yangshuo and Li River: $155
- Enchanting Li River & Beyond: Cruise, Peaks & Panorama: $293
- Entry Ticket to Liu San Jie Impression Show: $71
- From Guilin: 6-Day Yangtze River Cruise with Excursions: $1,299
- From Guilin: Yangshuo Rock-climbing & River-tracing Tour: $282
- From Xingping River-tracing Half Day Private Tour: $102
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: $110
- Historic Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour: $21
- 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: $24
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $240
- 3hr Shared Sailing Adventure: $175
- 60-Minute Toronto Luxury Yacht Sightseeing Prosecco Cruise!: $106
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $27
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $134
- Action Film and Television Locations Half Day Tour in Toronto: $149
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $34Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $29
- 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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Toronto, 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 Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Toronto. Furthermore, many visitors come to Toronto in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 30°C (86°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Toronto. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 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 JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Toronto. Additionally, most visitors come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Yangshuo is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 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 OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Yangshuo 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, Yangshuo is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Yangshuo in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
In January, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Toronto. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Yangshuo during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
In April, Yangshuo is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 20°C (68°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Toronto. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 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 AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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