Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Zhangye?
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 Zhangye 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 Zhangye 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: Zhangye or Adelaide?
Zhangye
Zhangye, China is a city in the Gansu Province in the central north part of the country, close to Mongolia. This ancient city has often been used as a military strong hold, having been the headquarters of General Huo among many others. Zhangye is a fabulous day trip city to visit when staying in larger nearby cities.
Zhangye is privy to beautiful summer weather, with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the high 70's Fahrenheit. The best times to visit are between July and September, when temperatures and sunshine are at their highest. Autumn, Winter, and Spring tend to be a little chillier and rainier.
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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Zhangye Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZhangye $105Adelaide $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Zhangye is $105, 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 Zhangye and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZhangye $39Adelaide $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZhangye $78Adelaide $130
Compare Hotels in Zhangye and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Zhangye 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.Zhangye $39Adelaide $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangye
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zhangye:
- Private Airport Transfer: Zhangye Hotel to Zhangye Airport (YZY): $59
- Private Airport Transfer: Zhangye Airport (YZY) to Zhangye Hotel: $59
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:
- ADL Airport to City Centre | Port Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide City & Port: $39
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $60
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $60
- Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $60
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $67
- Airport Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $67
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $67
- Arrival Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $78
- Departure Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $78
- Adelaide Premium Chauffeur Airport Transfers Experience : $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Zhangye or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Zhangye 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 dayZhangye $45Adelaide $54
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
- Adelaide Central Market Food Tour: $46
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- The F Factor: Adelaide food tour: $67
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $124
- Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $131
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zhangye $11Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Zhangye
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zhangye are as follows:
- Private day tour to Zhangye Danxia Landform the Rainbow Mountain: $150
- From 6-Day Private Photography Tour to Dunhuang: $1,099
- Private Day Tour: Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes and Zhangye Danxia Landform: $299
- Private Hiking Tour: Binggou Danxia and Zhangye Danxia Geopark from Zhangye: $299
- Private Hiking Tour: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon and the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes: $235
- Private day tour to Zhangye Mati temple & Giant Buddha Temple start from Zhangye: $155
- Zhangye Danxia Half Day tour: $195
- Zhangye One Day City Tour: $77
- Zhangye Rainbow Danxia Private Day Tour: $214
- Danxia Geopark & Giant Buddha Private Day Tour: $246
- Mati Temple Grottoes & Giant Buddha Temple Tour: $257
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Oz Wicked Glitch in Exploration Game and Tour: $5.97
- Adelaide Historic Downtown Self Guided App Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Adelaide's Queer History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Explore Amazing Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Hosted Wine Discovery Journey Tour: $17
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $17
- Australian Wine Discovery Tour Ticket: $17
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $19
- Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa: $20
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZhangye $7.01Adelaide $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
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $114
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $118
- From Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zhangye and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Zhangye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zhangye 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 Zhangye would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zhangye 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 Zhangye.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zhangye Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zhangye or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zhangye. When comparing the sizes of Zhangye 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.
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.