Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo?
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.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
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 Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Yangshuo $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $72. 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 Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Yangshuo $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Yangshuo $50
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo? 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 $20Yangshuo $42
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 Talal Liwa to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $271
- Private Transfer from Jebel Dhanna Resort to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Sharjah: $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Qasr Al Sarab: $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Fujairah: $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Talal Liwa: $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Jebel Dhanna Resort: $271
- Ferrari World Theme Park and Seaworld Park Ticket with Transfer: $250
- Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury Van: $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Xingping hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Longsheng hotel: $85
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo 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 $45Yangshuo $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- 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
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner in Abu Dhabi: $60
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner : $62
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- 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 (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3-Hour Yangshuo Cooking Class with Yangshuo Town Shopping: $138
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Yangshuo $23
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
- Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
- Ferrari World Entrance ticket : $95
- Full Day Abu Dhabi City & Louvre Museum Tour: $90
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103
- 8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch : $117
- 8 hours Private Tour: Ferrari World and Louvre Museum with Pickup: $270
- 8-Hours Tickets to Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi: $107
- Abu Dhabi 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $32
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Tour to learn Chinese cuisine in Yangshuo group: $37
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $47
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $65
- Private Half-Day Bike and Bamboo Raft Tour in Yangshuo: $80
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Yangshuo $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Yangshuo, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo.
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 Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Yangshuo, 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 Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Yangshuo. 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 Yangshuo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 30°C (86°F).
It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than Yangshuo. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
Both Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo in the Winter?
Both Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Yangshuo. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yangshuo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 20°C (68°F).
Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Abu Dhabi
| Abu Dhabi | Yangshuo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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