Which place is cheaper, Shenzhen or Bandung?
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 Bandung or Shenzhen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Bandung or Shenzhen? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Bandung or Shenzhen?
Bandung
Bandung is the capital city of West Java, and the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers. Nowadays, Bandung has become a very popular weekend escape for Jakartans, who crowd the city on weekends and national holidays. It's known for colonial and art deco architecture, a lively, university-town feel and relatively cool tropical weather. Bandung is also a shopping destination, with fashion outlets clustered along Jalan Setiabudi and Jalan Riau in the Dago district. The city also make a good base for day trips to the surrounding countryside - high volcanic peaks, hot springs, and tea plantations are all within reach.
Shenzhen
Located in the Guangdong Province of southeastern China, Shenzhen is a metropolis that connects Hong Kong to China's mainland. It is one of China's most populous cities, inhabited by vast array of people from other Chinese regions. It is perhaps best known for it shopping, collection of amusement parks, green parks, museums and galleries, and a few historic sites. It is on UNESCO's Creative Cities list.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia, The Best Tours for Seniors 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 dayBandung $46Shenzhen $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Bandung is $46, while the average daily cost in Shenzhen is $147. 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 Bandung and Shenzhen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBandung $20Shenzhen $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBandung $40Shenzhen $190
Compare Hotels in Bandung and Shenzhen
Looking for a hotel in Bandung or Shenzhen? 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: Bandung Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bandung $5.28Shenzhen $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bandung
Also for Bandung, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Ujung Genteng Sukabumi to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $244
- Private Transfer from Tamansari to Bandung Airport (BDO): $37
- Private Transfer from Sumber to Kertajati Airport (KJT): $184
- Private Transfer from Sukatani permai to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $74
- Private Transfer from Sukatani Purwakarta Regency to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $127
- Private Transfer from Sukatani Cikarang to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $58
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi, Sukamakmur, Bogor to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $80
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Cianjur Regency to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $119
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Bekasi to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $65
- Private Transfer from Sukaresmi Bandung to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $175
- Private Transfer from Sukarasa Kuningan Regency to Jakarta Airport (CGK): $183
- Private Transfer from Sukarasa Bogor to Jakarta Halim Airport (HLP): $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shenzhen
Also for Shenzhen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- shenzhen airport private transfer: $31
- Venetian Macao and Macau Heritage Tour with 2-way ferry transfers from Hong Kong: $115
- Transfer Hong Kong to Hong Kong Airport by Luxury Van or Sedan: $120
- Private Transfers to/from Bao'an Airport(SZX): $20
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Private Transfer & Elite Executive Assistance: $299
- Shenzhen Private transfer and Ongoing assistance: $39
- Shenzhen Private Arrival Transfer: Railway Station to Hotel: $88
- Shenzhen Int Airport (SZX) to Shenzhen - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Seamless VIP Hong Kong Airport Transfer with 1 Hour Dining Stop: $115
- Private Transfer: Hong Kong to Airport HKG by Luxury Van: $145
- Private Transfer: Hong Kong to Airport HKG by Business Car: $126
- Private Transfer: Hong Kong Airport HKG to Hong Kong City in Business Car: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Bandung or Shenzhen?
Prices for flights to both Shenzhen and Bandung 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 dayBandung $23Shenzhen $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bandung
For Bandung, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Indonesian Cooking Class with Welcoming Exotic Fruits: $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Shenzhen Food Tour and Expat Services: $48
- Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more: $59
- Best Street Food Tour With a Local Guide in Hong Kong: $97
- Hong Kong's Tin Hau Hidden Gems Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings: $107
- Hong Kong Food Tour: Sham Shui Po District: $107
- Small-Group Hong Kong Island Food Tour: $115
- Hong Kong Market Walking Tour & Chinese Cooking Class: $131
- Hong Kong Sightseeing Tour With Dinner Cruise From Shenzhen: $136
- Hong Kong Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $149
- Kowloon Street Food Tour Private & Personalized with a Local: $172
- Kowloon Night Street Food Tour with a Local: Private & Customized: $198
- Private Hong Kong Top Night Tour: Cruise, Aquarium Dinner, Peak: $249
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bandung $5.20Shenzhen $18
Tours and Activities in Bandung
For Bandung, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 5 STAR Female Driver Bandung Private Tour: $120
- BANDUNG : MAKE CUSTOMIZED TOUR WITH CAR CHARTER AND DRIVER: $78
- Bandung : White Crater, Tea Plantation Tour Guide Bandung: $66
- Bandung Crater Adventure Hotspring and Mud Bath: $66
- Bandung Old Town: A Historic City Square Walking Tour: $16
- Bandung One Day Tour Package: $160
- Bandung Tour All In, White Crater, Volcano Mountain, Hot Spring: $58
- Bandung Tour Volcano, Hotsprings, Mud, Tea, Lunch all Included: $55
- Bandung Volcano Sightseeing and Hot Spring Private Tour: $41
- Kawah Putih Day Tours: $59
- Sanghyang Kenit Cave and Rainbow Waterfall Tour: $62
- Tangkuban Parahu Volcano & Surrounding Areas Tour: $44
Tours and Activities in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4-Hour Small Group Kowloon Sightseeing Tour: $103
- A Perfect Hong Kong Layover - 5h private tour: $300
- Aqua Luna: Symphony of Lights Cruise in Hong Kong: $53
- Audio Tour of Hong Kong: Hollywood Road Loop: $8.99
- Best Seller: VIP Lantau Tai O Tour Priority Cable Car, Big Buddha: $99
- Between Capitalism & Communism: Hong Kong History Tip Based Tour: $2.62
- Big Bus Hong Kong Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour: $56
- Big Bus Hong Kong Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus: $45
- Boat Tour Through Four Sea Arches in Sai Kung, Hong Kong Geopark: $78
- Cheung Chau Island Tour: $105
- City Tour and Film Portrait in Hong Kong: $157
- Coach Tour: Hong Kong Heritage Discovery: $144
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBandung $3.17Shenzhen $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Shenzhen
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Shenzhen:
- Hong Kong Pub Crawl at Lan Kwai Fong (LKF): $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bandung and Shenzhen, we can see that Shenzhen is more expensive. And not only is Bandung much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bandung would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bandung 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 Shenzhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shenzhen than you might in Bandung.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bandung Expensive? and Is Shenzhen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bandung or Shenzhen?
Bandung has a larger population, and is about 70% larger than the population of Shenzhen. When comparing the sizes of Bandung and Shenzhen, 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.