Which place is cheaper, Suzhou or Cebu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cebu or Suzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cebu or Suzhou? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cebu or Suzhou?
Cebu
Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines, 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 dayCebu $65Suzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Cebu is $65, 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 Cebu and Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCebu $25Suzhou $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCebu $50Suzhou $78
Compare Hotels in Cebu and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Cebu 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: Cebu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cebu $26Suzhou $59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- CEB Private Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotel: $23
- Mactan-Cebu International Airport Private Transfer: $24
- One-way Airport Transfer to Hotel: $25
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $26
- Hotel Private Transfer Airport to Cebu, Mandaue, LapuLapu: $26
- Private Arrival Transfer: Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Hotel: $27
- Private Car Transfer with Driver (Flexible Routes): $29
- Mactan Cebu Airport Transfer to City Hotels: $35
- Cebu Departure Transfer from Mandaue city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $41
- Cebu Departure Transfer from Lapu-Lapu city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $41
- Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option: $53
- Cebu Airport Transfer within Mactan Island, Cebu or Mandaue City: $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Nanjing Downtown hotels to Lukou Intl Airport (NKG) - Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Private Departure Transfer to Suzhou Train Station from City Hotel: $44
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Tongli Water Town and Suzhou City : $58
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Departure Transfer to Shanghai Airport from Suzhou City Hotel: $68
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Cebu or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou and Cebu 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 dayCebu $21Suzhou $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Cebu city: Walking Historical and Street Food Tour: $33
- Private Half Day Ultimate Food Tour in Cebu: $66
- Street Food Tour and Historical Sites Adventure: $73
- The Original Cebu Historical Street and Food Tour: $73
- The Original Cebu City Historical Street and Food Tour: $75
- Panoramic View of Cebu and Dinner with Night View: $97
- Traditional Filipino Bamboo Cooking: $99
- Traditional Filipino Bamboo Cooking Class: $110
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $131
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.Cebu $17Suzhou $9.58
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- Day Adventure Pass Ticket (All Day Unlimited Rides): $16
- Cebu City Wonder Tour: $28
- Cebu City Tour: Temple of Leah and many more: $37
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- Guided Heritage City Tour: $45
- Heritage Tour and Uphill Tour: $46
- Cebu City and Uphill Tour: $46
- Highlands Guided Tour w/ Hotel Pickup: $46
- Cebu Highlands Tour(Cebu Taoist, Temple of Leah and Sirao Garden): $46
- Cebu City: Cebu Heritage & Uphill Tour on Two Wheels: $51
- Cebu Half Day City Tour (Private Tour): $53
- Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch: $55
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service : $65
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $70
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- Suzhou Private Walking Tour with Panmen Gate, City Moat and Yiyuan Garden: $101
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- Suzhou Private Flexible City Tour with Lunch Option: $121
- 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
- Private Suzhou City Amazing Day Tour in Your Way : $127
- Private Flexible Suzhou Day Tour with Old and New Highlights: $127
- Nanjing Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou by Private Car with Drop-off Option : $137
- Private Tour of Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden and Pingjiang Road: $144
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCebu $14Suzhou $6.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Private Guided Street Food and Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour in Cebu: $200
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cebu and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou is more expensive. And not only is Cebu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cebu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cebu 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 Cebu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cebu Expensive? and Is Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cebu or Suzhou?
Suzhou has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Cebu. When comparing the sizes of Cebu 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 Cebu or Suzhou?
Suzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cebu experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cebu or Suzhou in the Summer?
Both Suzhou and Cebu are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.
Cebu is around the same temperature as Suzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. It's quite rainy in Cebu. In July, Cebu usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Cebu gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCebu 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Suzhou in the Autumn?
Both Suzhou and Cebu during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Cebu is much warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cebu in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Suzhou averages at about 19°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. Cebu usually gets more rain in October than Suzhou. Cebu gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCebu 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Suzhou in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cebu and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round.
It's quite cold in Suzhou in the winter. In January, Cebu is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 27°C (81°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In January, Cebu usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Cebu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCebu 27°C (81°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Suzhou in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cebu as well as Suzhou. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cebu is much warmer than Suzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Suzhou. Cebu usually gets less rain in April than Suzhou. Cebu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCebu 29°C (84°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Cebu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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