Which place is cheaper, Suzhou or Can Tho?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Can Tho or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Suzhou?
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.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $58Suzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $58, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $104. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $28Suzhou $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $56Suzhou $78
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Suzhou? 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 $13Suzhou $59
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: $108
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $108
- 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 Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Private Suzhou Garden and Water Town Highlight Trip with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $240
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $214
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $143
- Private Transfer from Suzhou to Hangzhou City Area : $137
- Pudong Airport to Suzhou City Hotel One Way Private Transfer Vice Versa: $114
- Private Transfer to Hangzhou City from Suzhou: $113
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $17Suzhou $33
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 Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $65
- Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Lunch or Dinner Option: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $17Suzhou $9.58
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 Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $127
- 4-Hour Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $145
- All Inclusive Suzhou Highlight Tour with Boat Ride and Lunch: $179
- All Inclusive Suzhou Sightseeing Day Tour: $175
- Full-Day Private Tour in Suzhou: $150
- Nanjing Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou by Private Car with Drop-off Option : $137
- Private Customized Suzhou Highlights Tour with Tongli Water Town and Tuisi Garden: $178
- Private Day Tour of Suzhou Highlight: $259
- Private Day Tour to Tianping Mountain and Mudu Water Town: $154
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.71Suzhou $6.58
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 Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Suzhou?
Suzhou has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou in the Summer?
Both Suzhou and Can Tho during the summer 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 July, Can Tho is generally around the same temperature as Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In Suzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Can Tho often gets less sunshine than Suzhou. Can Tho gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 232 hours of full sun.
Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Suzhou. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Suzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
Can Tho is a little warmer than Suzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Suzhou fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Suzhou during autumn. Can Tho gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 162 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. 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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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Suzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Suzhou. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Suzhou can be very cold. In the winter, Can Tho is much warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Can Tho in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Suzhou averages at about 4°C (39°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Can Tho this time of the year. In the winter, Can Tho often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Can Tho gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 135 hours of full sun.
Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Suzhou. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Suzhou in the Spring?
Both Suzhou and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
In April, Can Tho is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 29°C (84°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually receives more sunshine than Suzhou during spring. Can Tho gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 153 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In April, Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of rain as Suzhou. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Can Tho
| Can Tho | Suzhou | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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