Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeijing $96Gothenburg $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Beijing is $96, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $142. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeijing $42Gothenburg $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeijing $84Gothenburg $90
Compare Hotels in Beijing and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Beijing or Gothenburg? 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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beijing $8.26Gothenburg $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$5.05
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Train from Airport for Two$7.39
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Taxi to Hotel$8.87
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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 Private Transfer one way, City/Airport: $45
- Transfers to Jinshanling Great Wall with professional driver: $95
- Transfer: Beijing City Center to Beijing Airport (PEK): $41
- 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
- Shijingshan Amusement Park with FlyOver China Experience by Private Transfer: $98
- Round-Trip to International Horticultural Expo Garden by Private Transfer: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $128
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $105
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $210
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $76
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $78
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $130
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $16
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $16
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $98
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $113
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $110
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $167
Is it cheaper to fly into Beijing or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $36Gothenburg $75
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$7.39
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.96
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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.
- Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef: $20
- Online Cooking Class Orange Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $25
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- Beijing 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
- Authentic Local Food Tour in Center Beijing: $70
- Beijing Hidden Hutong Bike & Food Tour - Pro Photos Included: $71
- Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner Private Tour: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beijing $26Gothenburg $18
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$8.87
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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 Beijing Private Tour to Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall: $150
- 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 Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour: $175
- 1-Day Private Tour to Beijing Highlights: $224
- 1-Day Private Tour: Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour from Beijing: $256
- 1-Day Self-Guided Simatai and Gubei Town Night Tour from Beijing: $149
- 1-Day Simatai Great Wall Hiking Tour with a Visit to Gubei Water Town: $249
- 2 Days 1 Night Mutianyu Great Wall Leisure Tour: Beautiful Sunset and Sunrise: $213
- 2-Day / 1-Day Tour with Forbidden City, Great Wall and More: $98
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Self-Guided Tour in Gothenburg With 100 Audio Stories: $3.49
- Gothenburg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Alfie Atkins Cultural Centre Admission Ticket: $17
- Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $17
- Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $17
- World of Volvo Exhibition Entry Ticket: $20
- Self-Guided Secrets of Gothenburg Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Paradox Museum Entry Ticket: $25
- Gothenburg Universeum Ticket - Aquarium, Science, Wildlife, Zoo: $26
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $27
- The Paddan Tour: $29
- City Canal Sightseeing Cruise: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeijing $12Gothenburg $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- Tipsy Travel: Beijing Local Food and Bar Crawl night in Hutong: $138
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
- Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beijing and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beijing or Gothenburg?
Beijing has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Beijing and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beijing as well as Gothenburg. Many travelers come to Beijing for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Beijing is much warmer than Gothenburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gothenburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beijing this time of the year. In the summer, Beijing often gets less sunshine than Gothenburg. Beijing gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
Beijing receives a lot of rain in the summer. Beijing usually gets more rain in July than Gothenburg. Beijing gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeijing 27°C (80°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
Both Gothenburg 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 much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beijing in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 9°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beijing. Beijing usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during autumn. Beijing gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beijing usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Beijing gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeijing 14°C (56°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg 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.
The weather in Gothenburg can be very cold. Beijing can be very cold during winter. In January, Beijing is generally much colder than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around -4°C (26°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
It's quite sunny in Beijing. In the winter, Beijing often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Beijing gets 201 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Beijing usually gets less rain in January than Gothenburg. Beijing gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeijing -4°C (26°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Gothenburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beijing and Gothenburg. The spring months attract visitors to Beijing because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Beijing is much warmer than Gothenburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In Beijing, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beijing usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during spring. Beijing gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beijing usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Beijing gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeijing 14°C (57°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Beijing
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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