Which place is cheaper, Qingdao or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho or Qingdao?
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 Qingdao can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Qingdao?
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.
Qingdao
Qingdao, China, located in the Shandong Province, is a very large city right on the Yellow Sea coast. The city, whose name means "The Green Island" due to it's gorgeous landscapes and interesting geography, was named China's most livable city in 2012. The city is rich in history, having almost become a German territory in 1897 and being occupied by the Japanese during WWI. Evidence of these occupiers is present in much of the architecture around the city, which includes a few Catholic and Protestant churches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Cultural Tours in China, and The Best Luxury Tours to China.
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Can Tho Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Qingdao $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, while the average daily cost in Qingdao is $73. 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 Qingdao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Qingdao $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Qingdao $54
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Qingdao
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Qingdao? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $12Qingdao $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $35
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $51
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $135
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh Private Car Transfer: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Qingdao
Also for Qingdao, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Qingdao Liuting Airport Transfer Service by Minivan: $86
- Private Qingdao Airport Arrival Transfer to City Hotels: $80
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao: $54
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao central to Qingdao Airport (TAO): $53
- Qingdao Northern Railway Station Arrival Private One-Way Transfer: $42
- Qingdao Cruise Port Departure Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Qingdao Railway Station Depature Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Qingdao Railway Station Arrival Transfer to City Hotel: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Qingdao?
Prices for flights to both Qingdao 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 $28Qingdao $35
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)$4.93
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.02
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.60
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.65
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
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour voted by local - Vegan option is available: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $16Qingdao $20
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$1.90
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$7.96
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Private ecotour in floating market-nature reserved: $93
- Victoria Sunset Cruise on Hau River: $35
- 1 day-Tra Su cajuput forest tour pick up from Chau Doc or Can Tho: $155
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $37
- Boat tour visit 3 pagodas, Ancient house, see sunset on mekong river: $59
- CASA Authentic Bicycle Tour: $89
- CASA Authentic Mekong Motorbike Tour: $89
- Cai Rang Floating Market - My Tho & Ben Tre - VIP Private Tour: $125
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour & Rural Cycling: $63
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $78
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour with Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve: $92
- Can Tho Countryside Bike Tour with Fruit Garden Visit: $30
Tours and Activities in Qingdao
For Qingdao, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum: $216
- Alternative City Tour with Navy Museum, Beer Street and TV Tower, Lunch Included: $200
- German Era Tour of Old Town Qingdao with Lunch and Beer Museum: $200
- Half Day Tour and Trek to Fushan Mountain: $170
- Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour: $224
- Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch: $245
- Private Qingdao Laoshan day tour with lunch& round way cable car: $240
- Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift: $199
- Private Qingdao highlights city tour with Lunch and Qingdao beer: $175
- Qingdao After Dark: 4-Hour Illumination Tour with Options: $150
- Qingdao Discover Tour to the Mount Laoshan and Tasting Famous Local Beer: $248
- Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car: $238
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Qingdao $14
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$3.03
When comparing the travel costs between Can Tho and Qingdao, we can see that Qingdao is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Qingdao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Qingdao?
Qingdao has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Qingdao, 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 Can Tho or Qingdao?
Qingdao has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Can Tho experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Can Tho or Qingdao in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Qingdao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In the summer, Can Tho is a little warmer than Qingdao. Typically, the summer temperatures in Can Tho in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Qingdao averages at about 25°C (77°F).
Can Tho usually receives less sunshine than Qingdao during summer. Can Tho gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
Qingdao receives a lot of rain in the summer. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Qingdao. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Qingdao 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Qingdao in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Qingdao. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Can Tho is generally much warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Qingdao. In the autumn, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Qingdao. Can Tho gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Qingdao receives 220 hours of full sun.
Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Can Tho usually gets more rain in October than Qingdao. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. May to November in Can Tho is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Qingdao 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Qingdao in the Winter?
Both Qingdao and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
Qingdao can be very cold during winter. Can Tho is much warmer than Qingdao in the winter. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Qingdao fluctuates around -0°C (32°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually receives more sunshine than Qingdao during winter. Can Tho gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Qingdao. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Qingdao -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Qingdao in the Spring?
Both Qingdao and Can Tho during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Can Tho is much warmer than Qingdao. Typically, the spring temperatures in Can Tho in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Qingdao averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In Qingdao, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Can Tho. In the spring, Can Tho often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Qingdao. Can Tho gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Qingdao receives 224 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually gets more rain in April than Qingdao. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year. December to April is the dry season in Can Tho. May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Qingdao 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Qingdao and Can Tho
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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