Which place is cheaper, Shijiazhuang or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Can Tho or Shijiazhuang?
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 Shijiazhuang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Shijiazhuang?
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.
Shijiazhuang
Shijiazhuang is the capital city of Hebei Province in China. It is a fairly young city, acting as the regional transport hub and economic center, though there are a few sights worth seeing. The city is also the largest pharmaceutical hub in China, as well as an important center for textile, IT, manufacturing, and chemical industries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam, The Best Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $57Shijiazhuang $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $57, while the average daily cost in Shijiazhuang is $77. 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 Shijiazhuang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $27Shijiazhuang $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $54Shijiazhuang $88
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Shijiazhuang
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Shijiazhuang? 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 $13Shijiazhuang $27
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 from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $25
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Ho Chi Minh: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $112
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $105
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Shijiazhuang?
Prices for flights to both Shijiazhuang 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 $17Shijiazhuang $18
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)$5.19
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.08
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.95
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.64
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.80
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
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- 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: $47
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- 2 Days Tour in Can Tho with Boat Trip and Cooking Class : $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $17Shijiazhuang $4.34
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$2.00
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.39
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $32
- The hidden Fabulous Floating Market and small canal (Non-tourist small canal): $33
- Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $33
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $33
- Discover Can Tho Floating Market and Small Canal Adventure: $35
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $35
- From Cai Rang Floating Market Group tour: $39
- Private Half Day Tour - Cái Răng Floating Market: $39
- Private Half Day Tour - Sơn Islet: $39
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $40
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $45
- Rural and Tropical Island Tour at Can Tho: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.59Shijiazhuang $5.13
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$3.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Shijiazhuang, we can see that Shijiazhuang is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Shijiazhuang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Shijiazhuang?
Shijiazhuang has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Shijiazhuang, 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 Shijiazhuang?
Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Shijiazhuang. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Can Tho is around the same temperature as Shijiazhuang in the summer. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Shijiazhuang fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite rainy in Shijiazhuang. Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the summer. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Shijiazhuang. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Shijiazhuang 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Shijiazhuang in the Autumn?
Both Shijiazhuang and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
In the autumn, Can Tho is much warmer than Shijiazhuang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Can Tho in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Shijiazhuang averages at about 15°C (59°F).
It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Shijiazhuang. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Shijiazhuang 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Shijiazhuang in the Winter?
Both Shijiazhuang and Can Tho during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Shijiazhuang can be very cold. In January, Can Tho is generally much warmer than Shijiazhuang. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 26°C (78°F), and Shijiazhuang fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Can Tho usually gets more rain in January than Shijiazhuang. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Shijiazhuang -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Shijiazhuang in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Shijiazhuang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
Can Tho is much warmer than Shijiazhuang in the spring. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Shijiazhuang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Shijiazhuang. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the spring. December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Shijiazhuang 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Shijiazhuang 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) | -2°C (29°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 4 mm (0.2 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.