Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Australia
Australia costs USD 150–250 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Australia's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Cheaper alternatives to Australia
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand runs about 48% cheaper per day on the ground than Australia.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 48% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Mexico
MexicoMexico runs about 43% cheaper per day on the ground than Australia.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 43% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 3
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia runs about 41% cheaper per day on the ground than Australia.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 41% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 4
Colombia
ColombiaColombia runs about 53% cheaper per day on the ground than Australia.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 53% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 5
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa runs about 37% cheaper per day on the ground than Australia.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 37% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 6
Egypt
EgyptEgypt runs about 50% cheaper per day on the ground than Australia.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 50% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 7
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco runs about 48% cheaper per day on the ground than Australia.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 48% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 8
Brazil
BrazilBrazil runs about 20% cheaper per day on the ground than Australia.
- USD 120–200 per person per day
- 20% cheaper per day
- Best August to November