Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeijing $97Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Beijing is $97, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeijing $43Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeijing $86Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Beijing and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Beijing or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beijing $8.35Saint Croix $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$5.10
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Train from Airport for Two$7.47
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Taxi to Hotel$8.97
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2 Metro Passes$2.39
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Metro$0.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- Private Transfers for City, Suburbs & Airport/Train: $1.46
- Beijing Private Airport Transfer Hotel or Train Station Luxury: $5.00
- Datong:Hanging Temple Entry Ticket with Optional Transfer Service: $6.00
- Juyongguan Great Wall Ticket, Transfer, Guided Tour & Ming Tomb: $7.60
- Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service: $8.20
- Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service: $8.50
- Juyongguan Great Wall Entrance Ticket with Guide&Transfer Service: $9.90
- Badaling Great Wall Ticket, Transfer & Guide Service: $10
- Jinshanling Great Wall Transfer, Ticket: $12
- Jinshanling Great Wall Ticket, Transfer, Guided Tour: $12
- Beijing Tanzhe Temple Entry Tickets + Optional Guide or Transfer: $13
- Private Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour w/ Optional Guide/Transfer: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port: $83
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix: $172
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $83
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $168
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port: $168
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $80
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $87
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Beijing or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $36Saint Croix $97
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$0.90
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Hot Pot Dinner$7.47
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.99
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Watermelon$2.09
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$18
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Two Popsicles$0.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Online Cooking Class Handmade Noodles by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef: $20
- Online Cooking Class Orange Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Gastronomic Gems of Beijing Shared Walking Food Tour: $20
- Beijing Food Tour: $40
- Beijing Chinese Home Cooking Class with Local Host: $43
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- 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
- Beijing Walking Food Tour with a Local Friend: $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $100
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beijing $26Saint Croix $58
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$8.97
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Two Opera Tickets$64
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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:
- Temple of Heaven Ming and Qing Worship Experience: $1.63
- Jingshan Park QR Ticket with 4 Language Audio Guide: $2.50
- Capital Museum tour includes Ticket: $2.78
- Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket: $2.90
- Tian’anmenSquare or Forbidden City Online Ticket Booking: $2.92
- Jingshan Park Ticket - Panoramic Forbidden City View: $3.00
- Tian'amen Square & Forbidden City Tickets or Guided Group Tour: $3.00
- Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Ticket Booking Service: $3.00
- Tiananmen Square Ticket Booking: $3.10
- Beijing:Tiananmen Square tickets with guide(optional): $3.19
- Beijing Jingshan Park Entry Ticket: $3.60
- Forbidden City Walking Guided Tour w/ Entry Tickets: $3.60
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- St. Croix’s Forts, Freedom, and Beaches: A Self-Drive Audio Tour: $25
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour: $59
- Island Chocolate Experience with Tasting: $62
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $85
- Frederiksted St Croix Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour: $89
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeijing $12Saint Croix $27
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
- Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beijing and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Beijing or Saint Croix?
Beijing has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Beijing or Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beijing and Saint Croix. Many travelers come to Beijing for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Beijing is generally around the same temperature as Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around 27°C (80°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
Beijing gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Beijing usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Beijing gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeijing 27°C (80°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beijing as well as Saint Croix. 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. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
Beijing is much colder than Saint Croix in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. Beijing usually gets less rain in October than Saint Croix. Beijing gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeijing 14°C (56°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix and Beijing are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Beijing for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Beijing can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Beijing is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beijing in January average around -4°C (26°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In January, Beijing usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Beijing gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeijing -4°C (26°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Beijing during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Beijing because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
In April, Beijing is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around 14°C (57°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Beijing usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Beijing gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeijing 14°C (57°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Beijing
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.