Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Tianjin?
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 Bali and Tianjin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Tianjin?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $76Tianjin $78
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $76, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $78. 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 Bali and Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $43Tianjin $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $86Tianjin $70
Compare Hotels in Bali and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Tianjin? 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: Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.40Tianjin $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$3.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Paragliding In Bali With Private Hotel Transfer: $140
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $109
- BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer: $103
- West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
- Drive Your Own Jet Ski Without Instructor With Private Transfer: $85
- Batur Volcano Jeep Tour Include Private Transfer: $80
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
- Nusa Penida All-Inclusive Full-Day Tour with Transfers: $68
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $64
- Bali to/from Gili Gede: Fast Boat (Optional Bali Transfer): $64
- ATV Mason Jungle Buggy Adventure with Lunch & Transfer: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Airport Transfer] Tianjin Airport ⇔ Tianjin City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service <Charter charter>: $13
- Tianjin Airport Chauffeur Service, Tianjin Airport Transfer: $13
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Binhai Airport TSN to Tianjin Port: $34
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Port to Tianjin Binhai Airport TSN: $34
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Tianjin Cruise Port Transfer To Tianjin Airport one way private transfer: $50
- Tianjin Airport (TSN) to Tianjin RoundTrip Private Transfer: $51
- Tianjin Port Private transfers to Tianjin train station: $52
- Private Transfer from Tianjin hotels to Tianjin Cruise Port: $54
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port to Tianjin hotels: $54
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port to Tianjin City Hotels: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin and Bali 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 dayBali $21Tianjin $21
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.29
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$28
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Lunch for Two$8.40
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Lunch for 2$9.30
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Dinner for 2$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $30
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $34
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
- Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + Dinner: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Evening Bali Mangrove Canoe Tour with Dinner: $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Tianjin $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$56
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Snorkelling Trip$13
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Cooking School$29
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Lembongan Snorkeling and Island Tour: $80
- Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive): $129
- Sightseeing to Ulundanu temple, banyumala waterfall & Tanah lot: $57
- Tanah Lot, Padang Beach, Uluwatu Sunset, & Kecak Dance Tour: $55
- White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River : $43
- (BCR Rafting) Rafting Adventure in Telaga Waja River 18km: $55
- 2-Hour Private Luxury Spa Experience Bali Aromatherapy Massage: $65
- 3 Days Full Day Tours Tanah Lot Temple The Gate Of Heaven Temple: $300
- 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
- 30 minutes tandem Paragliding tours in Bali with free photo/video: $185
- 5 Hours Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour Including Tanjung Jepun: $59
- 6-Hour White Water Rafting and Kanto Lampo Waterfall Private Tour: $79
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- 4- Hour Tianjin Local Food & Tea Tour: $49
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion Private Shopping Tour: $120
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $151
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $156
- Private Tour China House Ancient Culture Street and Tianjin Eye: $178
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- Private Tianjin Shopping Tour: $218
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.33Tianjin $11
When comparing the travel costs between Bali and Tianjin, we can see that Tianjin is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Tianjin, 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 Bali or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bali experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bali or Tianjin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bali as well as Tianjin. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the summer, Bali often gets more sunshine than Tianjin. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 224 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Tianjin. Bali usually gets less rain in July than Tianjin. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bali or Tianjin in the Autumn?
Both Tianjin and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
Bali is much warmer than Tianjin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Tianjin fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Tianjin during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bali usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Bali is October to March.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Bali or Tianjin in the Winter?
Both Tianjin and Bali during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tianjin. In the winter, Bali is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Tianjin averages at about -3°C (27°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Bali often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 201 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Tianjin. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Bali or Tianjin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In April, Bali is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring. April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Bali
| Bali | Tianjin | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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