Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $58Nadi (Port Denarau) $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $58, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $174. 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 Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $28Nadi (Port Denarau) $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $56Nadi (Port Denarau) $220
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices and Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $13Nadi (Port Denarau) $9.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $35
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $37
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $115
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $126
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Private One Way Transfer Between Nadi Intl Airport and Denarau: $187
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private transfer dropoff Nadi Airport or resort : $174
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Volivoli or Wananavu Rst: $140
- Treetops Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $131
- Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers : $110
- Roundtrip transfer- Nadi Airport to Denarau island Fiji: $94
- 100% CFC APPROVED Private Transfer - Nadi Airport to Intercontinental Resort : $84
- From Nadi Airport Private Transfers To Shangrila Fijian Resort: $79
- Private Transfer: Nadi Int Airport - The Pearl Resort/Fiji Palms PAC Harbour: $74
- Airport Transfers: $72
- Private Transfer:Nadi Airport to Fiji Marriott Momi Bay: $70
- Round-trip Transfer Nadi To Intercontinental Fiji Resort And Spa: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Can Tho 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 dayCan Tho $17Nadi (Port Denarau) $41
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.28
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.10
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$7.07
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.65
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Local Food Tour: $33
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Biking and cooking class in the rural tour at Can Tho: $36
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $48
- Discover Local Cuisine: Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $49
- Mekong Delta Cooking Class with Lunch: $69
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Robinson Crusoe Sunset Cruise Including Dinner, Cultural Show & Transfers: $124
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $17Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.03
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.53
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- FREE FOOT TOUR- ENJOY LOCAL FOOD: $8.40
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
- The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $35
- Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
- Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $36
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market Tour: $36
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $38
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $39
- Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $40
- Sunset Experience on Mekong River and Explore Brilliant City: $40
- Cai Rang Floating Market and Fruit Garden Tour: $42
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- ''Coral Coast Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Natadola Beach !'': $147
- "Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $107
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $167
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $93
- Authentic Cultural and Historical Village Tour of Nadi Ex Fiji Marriott Resort: $130
- Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $85
- Barefoot Kuata Day Cruise from Denarau: $133
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $103
- Biausevu Waterfall with New Dawn Tours Fiji: $85
- CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour: $108
- Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva): $196
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.71Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Can Tho is in Asia and Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, 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 Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Can Tho Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.