Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Zhangjiajie?
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 Zhangjiajie or Adelaide?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zhangjiajie and Adelaide. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Zhangjiajie or Adelaide?
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie, China is a picturesque city located in the northwest of the Hunan Province. This ancient city, which dates all the way back to the Stone Age, is famous for being home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie is also known for being a popular filming location and and overall great place to escape the bustling Chinese cities. Zhangjiajie has its own dialect, which is a branch of the Hunan and Southern dialects, so Mandarin does not always translate when trying to speak to locals here.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Zhangjiajie Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZhangjiajie $79Adelaide $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Zhangjiajie is $79, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $133. 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 Zhangjiajie and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZhangjiajie $30Adelaide $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZhangjiajie $60Adelaide $130
Compare Hotels in Zhangjiajie and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Zhangjiajie or Adelaide? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zhangjiajie $15Adelaide $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangjiajie
Also for Zhangjiajie, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 4-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $710
- Zhangjiajie airport/city pick up transfer to hotel or Vice Versa: $15
- Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport private transfer service: $20
- Private transfer from Zhangjiajie(Wulingyuan) to Changsha area: $213
- Private Transfer: Zhangjiajie from/to Fenghuang: $168
- Private Transfer: Yichang hotel from/to Zhangjiajie Hotel: $321
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin or Yangshuo: $256
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Furong old town: $187
- Private Car Transfer From WLY to Glass Bridge (Round Trip ): $105
- Fox Fairy Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer in ZJJ City: $52
- 1 Day Fenghuang and Furong Town Day Tour with Hotel Transfers: $192
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $298
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $261
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $119
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $113
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $113
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Luxury Van: $108
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer: $81
- Departure Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $78
- Arrival Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $78
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Zhangjiajie or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Zhangjiajie 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 dayZhangjiajie $36Adelaide $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhangjiajie
For Zhangjiajie, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Day Zhangjiajie Private Tour Visit Avatar Mount and Tianzi Mount with Dinner: $196
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour: $36
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $124
- Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $131
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $201
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zhangjiajie $23Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Zhangjiajie
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Zhangjiajie.
- 2-Day Private Combo Tour: Avatar Mountain & Tianmen Mountain: $251
- 2-Days Private tour to Avatar mount & Have's Gate & Glass bridge: $250
- (Private Day Tour) Zhangjiajie National Park + Tianzi Mountain: $195
- 1 Day Dragon Sitting Gorge & Red Stone Forest Geo-park TOUR！: $272
- 1 Day Private Expedition Tour to Binlang Valley: $142
- 1 Day VIP Tour: Avatar Mountain&72 Odd Towers (Free Ticket): $203
- 1 day tour Avatar Mountain and Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge: $215
- 1-Day Private Tour to Glass Bridge & Yellow Dragon Cave: $102
- 1-Day Private Tour to Tianmen Mountain & Glass Walk & Night Light: $146
- 1-Day Private Tour to ZJJ National Forest Park & Avatar Mountain: $98
- 1-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & AVATAR Mountain: $98
- 1-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Avatar Mountain: $195
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $109
- "Penfolds Magill Estate Luxury Wine & Gourmet Lunch Private Tour": $268
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $59
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $17
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Full-Day Tour: $155
- Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $152
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $58
- Adelaide City Kayak Tour: $52
- Adelaide City and First Nations Cultural tour: $99
- Adelaide Cruise Ship Tours: $208
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZhangjiajie $16Adelaide $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- Experience SA Private Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup is in the Barossa: $34
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $60
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $91
- Epic Barossa Wine, Brewery, Chocolate, Lunch & Wildlife: $100
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $104
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $114
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zhangjiajie and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Zhangjiajie much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zhangjiajie is in Asia and Adelaide 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 Zhangjiajie would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zhangjiajie 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Zhangjiajie.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zhangjiajie Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zhangjiajie or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zhangjiajie. When comparing the sizes of Zhangjiajie and Adelaide, 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 Zhangjiajie or Adelaide?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Adelaide is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Zhangjiajie has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Adelaide in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zhangjiajie and Adelaide. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Zhangjiajie is generally a little warmer than Adelaidein January. Daily temperatures in Zhangjiajie average around 29°C (85°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Zhangjiajie gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Zhangjiajie usually receives more rain than Adelaidein January. Zhangjiajie gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryZhangjiajie 29°C (85°F)Adelaide 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Adelaide in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zhangjiajie as well as Adelaide. Additionally, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.
Zhangjiajie is around the same temperature as Adelaide in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zhangjiajie averages around 19°C (65°F) in October, and Adelaide fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in April.
Zhangjiajie usually gets more rain in October than Adelaidein April. Zhangjiajie gets 90 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilZhangjiajie 19°C (65°F)Adelaide 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Adelaide in the Winter?
Both Adelaide and Zhangjiajie are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Adelaide for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Zhangjiajie is much colder than Adelaide. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zhangjiajie in January average around 5°C (42°F), and Adelaide averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
In January, Zhangjiajie usually receives less rain than Adelaidein July. Zhangjiajie gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyZhangjiajie 5°C (42°F)Adelaide 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Adelaide in the Spring?
Both Adelaide and Zhangjiajie during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Adelaide in the spring for the beaches.
In April, Zhangjiajie is generally around the same temperature as Adelaidein October. Daily temperatures in Zhangjiajie average around 17°C (63°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie usually gets more rain in April than Adelaidein October. Zhangjiajie gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberZhangjiajie 17°C (63°F)Adelaide 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Adelaide and Zhangjiajie
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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