Which place is cheaper, Wuyuan or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan?
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 Abu Dhabi and Wuyuan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Wuyuan $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Wuyuan is $57. 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 Abu Dhabi and Wuyuan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Wuyuan $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Wuyuan $52
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Wuyuan
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan? 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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Wuyuan $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Skydive in Abu Dhabi | Tandem Skydive with transfer: $817
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Tickets with Private Transfers: $289
- Private Transfer from Jebel Dhanna Resort to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $275
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Qasr Al Sarab: $275
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Fujairah: $275
- Private Transfer from Talal Liwa to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $275
- Ferrari world & Warner bros. parks with transfer from Dubai: $250
- Abu Dhabi Helicopter Ride with optional Private Transfers: $222
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury SUV: $219
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury Van: $213
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Luxury Van: $202
- Ferrari World with Fast Track Access , Meal Voucher and Transfer: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan?
Prices for flights to both Wuyuan and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $45Wuyuan $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Marina: $46
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner : $65
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Dinner: $84
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Wuyuan $19
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Full Day City Tour : $100
- Falcon Hospital Tour with Transportation : $101
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103
- 8 hours Private Tour: Ferrari World and Louvre Museum with Pickup: $270
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Abu Dhabi : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide: $43
- Abu Dhabi : Private Walking Tour with A guide (Private Tour): $44
- Abu Dhabi City Tour - Full Day: $218
- Abu Dhabi City Tour Including Ferrari World Tickets from Dubai: $165
- Abu Dhabi City Tour Private: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Wuyuan $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Wuyuan, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Wuyuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Wuyuan is in Asia, 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 Wuyuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wuyuan 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Wuyuan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Wuyuan Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan?
Wuyuan has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Wuyuan. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Wuyuan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 30°C (85°F).
It's quite rainy in Wuyuan. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than Wuyuan. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Wuyuan 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan in the Autumn?
Both Wuyuan and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Wuyuan. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Wuyuan fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Wuyuan. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Wuyuan 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan in the Winter?
Both Wuyuan and Abu Dhabi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Wuyuan in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Wuyuan fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Wuyuan. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Wuyuan 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Wuyuan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Wuyuan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Wuyuan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Wuyuan receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Wuyuan. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Wuyuan 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Wuyuan and Abu Dhabi
| Abu Dhabi | Wuyuan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 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.