Which place is cheaper, Xiamen 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 Xiamen?
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 Xiamen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Xiamen?
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.
Xiamen
Xiamen is a coastal city in the Fujian Province of China and has been a major port city and gateway to China for centuries. This vibrant and modern city was named the most livable city in the world in 2002 and one of the first cities to be named a Special Economic Zone. Xiamen is best known for being home to Gulangyu Island, a beautiful island full of historic colonial buildings and lovely walking paths.
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, and The Best Historical Tours in China.
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Can Tho Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Xiamen $84
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, while the average daily cost in Xiamen is $84. 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 Xiamen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Xiamen $31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Xiamen $62
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Xiamen
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Xiamen? 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 $12Xiamen $6.08
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 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 Xiamen
Also for Xiamen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Service between Xiamen City and Yongding Hakka Tulou : $115
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng Tulou and Hekeng Hakka Tulou from Xiamen City : $98
- Private Transfer to Hongkeng Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Hongkeng Tulou from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng and HekengHakka Tulou fromXiamen: $90
- Private Transfer Service between Xiamen and Anxi : $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster : $89
- Private Transfer Between Xiamen City and HongKeng Hakka Tulou Cluster: $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Hui'an county in Quanzhou: $89
- Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Departure Transfer from City Areas: $33
- Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Arrival Transfer to City Area: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Xiamen?
Prices for flights to both Xiamen 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 $28Xiamen $46
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 $16Xiamen $16
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 Xiamen
For Xiamen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fujian Tulou Private Day Tour to World Heritage Site Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster: $178
- 4-Hour Xiamen Private Local Food Market Experience: $103
- 4-Hour Xiamen Private Shore Excursion Tour in Your Way: $121
- 4-hour Xiamen Private Flexible Tour in Your Way: $115
- A Night Tour to Xiamen Gulang Island: $100
- Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour from Cruise Port or Airport : $155
- Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour with Meal: $176
- Flexible Xiamen Private Half Day Tour with Meal Option: $164
- From 3-Day Tulou and Gulangyu Island Tour: $589
- Fujian Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Tianluokeng and Daping Lou: $194
- Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Yunshuiyao Ancient Village and Hekeng Tulou : $203
- Half-Day Private Tour to Xiamen Gulangyu Island Highlights: $192
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Xiamen $17
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Xiamen, we can see that Xiamen 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 Xiamen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Xiamen 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 Xiamen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Xiamen?
Xiamen has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Xiamen, 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 Xiamen?
Xiamen 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 Xiamen in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Xiamen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In the summer, Can Tho is around the same temperature as Xiamen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Can Tho in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Xiamen averages at about 30°C (86°F).
Xiamen 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 Xiamen. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Xiamen receives 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Xiamen 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Xiamen in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Xiamen. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Can Tho is generally a little warmer than Xiamen. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Xiamen fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Can Tho usually gets more rain in October than Xiamen. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Xiamen receives 29 mm (1.1 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)Xiamen 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Xiamen in the Winter?
Both Xiamen 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.
Can Tho is much warmer than Xiamen in the winter. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Xiamen fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In January, Can Tho usually receives less rain than Xiamen. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Xiamen receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Xiamen 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Xiamen in the Spring?
Both Xiamen 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 a little warmer than Xiamen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Can Tho in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Xiamen averages at about 20°C (69°F).
Xiamen 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 less rain in April than Xiamen. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Xiamen receives 147 mm (5.8 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)Xiamen 20°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Xiamen 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) | 14°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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