Which place is cheaper, Brisbane 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 Brisbane?
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 Brisbane. 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 Brisbane?
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.
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Zhangjiajie Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZhangjiajie $79Brisbane $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Zhangjiajie is $79, while the average daily cost in Brisbane is $154. 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 Brisbane in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZhangjiajie $30Brisbane $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZhangjiajie $60Brisbane $162
Compare Hotels in Zhangjiajie and Brisbane
Looking for a hotel in Zhangjiajie or Brisbane? 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zhangjiajie $15Brisbane $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
- Private Transfer: Yichang hotel from/to Zhangjiajie Hotel: $321
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin or Yangshuo: $256
- Private transfer from Zhangjiajie(Wulingyuan) to Changsha area: $213
- 1 Day Fenghuang and Furong Town Day Tour with Hotel Transfers: $192
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Furong old town: $187
- Private Transfer: Zhangjiajie from/to Fenghuang: $168
- Private Car Transfer From WLY to Glass Bridge (Round Trip ): $105
- Fox Fairy Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer in ZJJ City: $52
- Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport private transfer service: $20
- Zhangjiajie airport/city pick up transfer to hotel or Vice Versa: $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.81
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Go Card$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people: $276
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $255
- Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $226
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
- Airport Transfer: Brisbane to Brisbane Airport BNE in Luxury Car: $152
- Departure Transfer: Brisbane to Airport BNE by Luxury Van: $139
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $134
- Private Transfers From Brisbane to Gold Coast: $133
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $129
- From Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket: $118
- Brisbane Airport Private Transfer Service to Brisbane City: $112
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Zhangjiajie or Brisbane?
Prices for flights to both Brisbane 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 $36Brisbane $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
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.23
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Cup of Coffee$1.96
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.18
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Ice cream$3.60
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.25
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Japanese Soup$7.52
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Coffee & Muffin$4.58
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Morning Mint Tea$2.29
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.16
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Bread$1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $118
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $168
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zhangjiajie $23Brisbane $24
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 2 Hour Sunset Jetski Tour on the Brisbane River: $110
- 2 hour Brisbane Segway Afternoon & Sunset Thrill Tour: $85
- 2.30pm Mid Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise: $35
- 2.5 Hour Sightseeing Tours - Morning & Night: $105
- 4 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay Islands: $177
- 6 Hour Welcome to Brisbane Private Sightseeing Private Tour: $724
- 6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour - Popular Sights in One Day: $724
- Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $120
- Adventure Theme Scavenger Hunt Experience in Brisbane: $27
- Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $80
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $32
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife & Nature Park VIP Private Tour: $959
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZhangjiajie $16Brisbane $50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.81
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Sixpack of Beer$9.16
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Guiness Beer$5.56
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Sixpack of Beer$8.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
- Hop on Hop off Brewery Adventure : $66
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $101
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $107
- Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $110
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $134
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $140
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $140
- Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $148
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $168
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zhangjiajie and Brisbane, we can see that Brisbane 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane 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 Brisbane Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zhangjiajie or Brisbane?
Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zhangjiajie. When comparing the sizes of Zhangjiajie and Brisbane, 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 Brisbane?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Brisbane 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 Brisbane in the Summer?
Both Brisbane and Zhangjiajie are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Brisbane in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Zhangjiajie is a little warmer than Brisbane. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zhangjiajie in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Brisbane averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. It's quite rainy in Zhangjiajie. In July, Zhangjiajie usually receives less rain than Brisbanein January. Zhangjiajie gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryZhangjiajie 29°C (85°F)Brisbane 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Brisbane in the Autumn?
Both Brisbane and Zhangjiajie during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Zhangjiajie is generally cooler than Brisbanein April. Daily temperatures in Zhangjiajie average around 19°C (65°F), and Brisbane fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Zhangjiajie usually gets less rain in October than Brisbanein April. Zhangjiajie gets 90 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilZhangjiajie 19°C (65°F)Brisbane 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Brisbane in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Zhangjiajie and Brisbane. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Brisbane because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Zhangjiajie is much colder than Brisbane in the winter. The daily temperature in Zhangjiajie averages around 5°C (42°F) in January, and Brisbane fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in July.
In January, Zhangjiajie usually receives less rain than Brisbanein July. Zhangjiajie gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyZhangjiajie 5°C (42°F)Brisbane 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Zhangjiajie or Brisbane in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Zhangjiajie as well as Brisbane. Also, the beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year.
In the spring, Zhangjiajie is cooler than Brisbane. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zhangjiajie in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Brisbane averages at about 21°C (69°F)in October.
Zhangjiajie receives a lot of rain in the spring. Zhangjiajie usually gets more rain in April than Brisbanein October. Zhangjiajie gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Brisbane receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberZhangjiajie 17°C (63°F)Brisbane 21°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Brisbane and Zhangjiajie
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 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.