Which place is cheaper, Wuyuan or Cebu?
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 Cebu or Wuyuan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cebu or Wuyuan? 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 Wuyuan?
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.
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
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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Cebu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCebu $80Wuyuan $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Cebu is $80, while the average daily cost in Wuyuan 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 Cebu and Wuyuan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCebu $25Wuyuan $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCebu $50Wuyuan $52
Compare Hotels in Cebu and Wuyuan
Looking for a hotel in Cebu or Wuyuan? 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 $26Wuyuan $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Bohol Day Tour with Round-Trip Transfers from Cebu: $208
- Oslob Whale Shark Encounter & SUMILON with Transfers: $196
- Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $196
- Bohol Day Tour from Cebu (Shared) w/ RT Transfers & Ferry: $185
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $161
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $122
- Cebu Safari & Adventure Park: Wildlife Tour with Transfers: $102
- One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $89
- Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option: $53
- Cebu Airport Transfer to / from Anywhere in Cebu: $37
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Cebu or Wuyuan?
Prices for flights to both Wuyuan 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 $36Wuyuan $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Carbon Market Food Tour & Bars with Jeepney Ride: $16
- Highlands Guided Tour with STREET FOOD TOUR OPTION: $45
- The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $89
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $98
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $107
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking: $110
- Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class: $110
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $110
- 5-Hour Evening Tour from Cebu with Dinner: $110
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cebu $17Wuyuan $19
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour | Joiners: $64
- Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour: $110
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- Aqua Sports Adventure Package with 3 Water Activities: $129
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour: $61
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
- Badian Canyoneering Adventure and Kawasan Waterfalls Private Tour: $149
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $146
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $103
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $100
- Best Seller Cebu City Group Tour: $53
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise: $145
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCebu $14Wuyuan $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Makati Pub Crawl with Optional City Tour: $18
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $110
When comparing the travel costs between Cebu and Wuyuan, we can see that Cebu 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 Cebu Expensive? and Is Wuyuan Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cebu or Wuyuan?
Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cebu as well as Wuyuan. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Cebu is around the same temperature as Wuyuan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cebu in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 30°C (85°F).
It's quite rainy in Wuyuan. Cebu receives a lot of rain in the summer. Cebu usually gets less rain in July than Wuyuan. Cebu gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCebu 28°C (82°F)Wuyuan 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Wuyuan in the Autumn?
Both Wuyuan and Cebu are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.
In October, Cebu is generally a little warmer than Wuyuan. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 28°C (82°F), and Wuyuan fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Cebu. In October, Cebu usually receives more rain than Wuyuan. Cebu gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCebu 28°C (82°F)Wuyuan 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Wuyuan in the Winter?
Both Wuyuan and Cebu during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Cebu is much warmer than Wuyuan in the winter. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Wuyuan fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Cebu usually gets more rain in January than Wuyuan. Cebu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCebu 27°C (81°F)Wuyuan 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Wuyuan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cebu and Wuyuan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round.
In the spring, Cebu is much warmer than Wuyuan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cebu in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Wuyuan receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cebu usually receives less rain than Wuyuan. Cebu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCebu 29°C (84°F)Wuyuan 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Wuyuan and Cebu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 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.