Which place is cheaper, Coimbra or Beijing?
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 Beijing or Coimbra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Beijing and Coimbra can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Beijing or Coimbra?
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeijing $96Coimbra $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Beijing is $96, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is $157. 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 Beijing and Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeijing $42Coimbra $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeijing $84Coimbra $100
Compare Hotels in Beijing and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Beijing or Coimbra? 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: Beijing Hotel Prices and Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beijing $8.25Coimbra $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$5.04
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Train from Airport for Two$7.38
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Taxi to Hotel$8.86
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2 Metro Passes$2.36
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Metro$0.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- [Airport Transfer] Beijing Capital Airport ⇔ Beijing City Transfer (one way) ☆ High reputation for service! : $25
- VIP Mutianyu Great Wall Tour: Expert Guide & Private Transfer: $87
- Universal Beijing Resort 1 Day Ticket with Optional Transfer: $149
- Transfers to Jinshanling Great Wall with professional driver: $95
- Transfer: Beijing City Center to Beijing Airport (PEK): $41
- Transfer: Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Beijing City: $39
- Tianjin Port Private transfers to Beijing Hotel&optionals: $219
- Tianjin International Cruise Port to Beijing Capital Airport by private transfer: $148
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Transfer from Beijing: $149
- Tianjin Cruise Port to Beijing Daxing Airport by Private Transfer: $148
- Tianjin Cruise Port Private Transfer to Beijing International Airport: $153
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Private Tour With Airport Transfer: $249
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $159
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Aveiro Costa Nova: $294
- Private transfer from/to Fátima - Porto, Braga or Guimarães: $211
- Private transfer from/to Fatima - Porto, Coimbra or Aveiro: $271
- Private transfer in Coimbra City: $94
- Transfer Fátima To Lisboa: $141
- Transfer Viseu - Porto: $169
- Transfer from Lisboa to Coimbra with visit to Fátima Sanctuary, half day: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Beijing or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra and Beijing 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 dayBeijing $36Coimbra $94
Typical Food Prices in Beijing
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:
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Popcorn$0.89
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Hot Pot Dinner$7.38
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.95
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Watermelon$2.07
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$18
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Two Popsicles$0.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Gastronomic Gems of Beijing Shared Walking Food Tour: $16
- Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef: $20
- Online Cooking Class Orange Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Handmade Noodles by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $25
- Beijing Food Tour: $40
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets w/ Optional Dinner or Transfer: $48
- 3.5-Hour Walking Food Tour: A Bite of History at Beijing Niujie Street: $49
- Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $54
- China's Favourite Street Food Cooking Workshop: $55
- Private Local Food Tour in Beijing with a Local Guide: $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Erotic Cabaret Show and Dinner: $64
- Bairrada Food Tour: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beijing $26Coimbra $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing
Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Summer Palace for Two$8.86
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Two Opera Tickets$63
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Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2)$10
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Forbidden City (for 2)$18
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Forbidden City Tickets$18
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Audio Guides at Forbidden City$12
Tours and Activities in Beijing
Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Romantic Tour in Oriental Provence Lavender Manor and Mutianyu Great Wall: $208
- 1-Day Beijing Emperor’s Tour of Forbidden City, Beihai Park, Jingshan and Hutong: $160
- 1-Day Beijing Private Tour to Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall: $150
- 1-Day Beijing Private Tour to Lama Temple,Summer Palace and Hutong Rickshaw: $120
- 1-Day Beijing Private Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Hutong Rickshaw Riding: $277
- 1-Day Beijing Private tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace: $267
- 1-Day Beijing tour to Temple of Heaven,Hutong Tour,Lama Temple & Summer Palace: $240
- 1-Day Emperor’s Tour in Bejing: Forbidden City, Beihai Park, Jingshan and Hutong: $185
- 1-Day Great Wall of China Tours from Beijing Capital Airport to Mutianyu: $269
- 1-Day Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour: $175
- 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights: $224
- 1-Day Private Tour: Huanghuacheng Great Wall Hiking with the lunch from Beijing: $213
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
- Tomar Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.66
- Leiria Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.66
- Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town: $5.00
- Coimbra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.29
- Highlights Walking Tour With a Certified Guide: $5.82
- TOP Coimbra : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour: $5.88
- Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra: $6.30
- Coimbra Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h25 and 25 Audio Comments: $6.94
- Coimbra’s Timeless Tracks: An Enchanting Train Tour: $8.73
- Pilgrims and Pioneers: A Self-Guided Tour Audio of Tomar: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeijing $12Coimbra $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- Evening Food Private Tour with Brewery Taproom Hopping at Slow Boat in Beijing: $110
- Tipsy Travel: Beijing Local Food and Bar Crawl night in Hutong: $138
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
- Beijing Brewery Bike Tour: $199
- Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites: $31
- Coimbra Food and Wine Tasting Private Guided Walk: $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beijing and Coimbra, we can see that Coimbra is more expensive. And not only is Beijing much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beijing is in Asia and Coimbra is in Europe, 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 Beijing would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beijing 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 Coimbra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Coimbra than you might in Beijing.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beijing Expensive? and Is Coimbra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beijing or Coimbra?
Beijing has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Beijing and Coimbra, 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 Beijing or Coimbra?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Beijing or Coimbra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beijing as well as Coimbra. Many travelers come to Beijing for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Beijing is a little warmer than Coimbra in the summer. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Coimbra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beijing this time of the year. In the summer, Beijing often gets less sunshine than Coimbra. Beijing gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 308 hours of full sun.
Beijing receives a lot of rain in the summer. Beijing usually gets more rain in July than Coimbra. Beijing gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeijing 27°C (80°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Coimbra in the Autumn?
Both Coimbra and Beijing are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Beijing in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Beijing is cooler than Coimbra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beijing in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Coimbra averages at about 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beijing. Beijing usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during autumn. Beijing gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. In October, Beijing usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Beijing gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeijing 14°C (56°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Coimbra in the Winter?
Both Coimbra and Beijing during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Beijing for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Beijing can be very cold during winter. In January, Beijing is generally much colder than Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around -4°C (26°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Beijing. In the winter, Beijing often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Beijing gets 201 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 124 hours of full sun.
Coimbra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beijing usually gets less rain in January than Coimbra. Beijing gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeijing -4°C (26°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Coimbra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beijing and Coimbra. The spring months attract visitors to Beijing because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Beijing is around the same temperature as Coimbra in the spring. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Coimbra fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. In Beijing, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beijing usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during spring. Beijing gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beijing usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Beijing gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeijing 14°C (57°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Beijing
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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