Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Chengdu?
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 Chengdu or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Chengdu and Vienna. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Chengdu or Vienna?
Chengdu
Chengdu is in China's Sichuan Provence and is in what is known as the Red Basin. It is a particularly fertile region in China that is known for its agriculture. For this reason it is sometimes referred to as the "Land of Milk and Honey". The Funan River cuts through the city but has almost no boat traffic anymore. The city itself has a wonderful relaxed vibe compared to the rest of China and is filled with green parks and places to relax. It is considered one of the most livable cities in China.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Chengdu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChengdu $72Vienna $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Chengdu is $72, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $199. 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 Chengdu and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChengdu $23Vienna $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChengdu $46Vienna $210
Compare Hotels in Chengdu and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Chengdu or Vienna? 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: Chengdu Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chengdu $6.42Vienna $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chengdu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chengdu:
- Sichuan Face Changing Opera With Door to Door Private Transfer: $75
- Round-Trip Private Transfer between Emei Shan and Chengdu City: $113
- Private Transfer from Chengdu hotel to Chengdu Train Station: $27
- Private Transfer from Chengdu Railway Station to City Hotel: $36
- Private Transfer from Chengdu Hotel to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport: $52
- Private Transfer from Chengdu City Hotels to Airport: $35
- Private Transfer Chengdu (TFU & CTU) Airport Pickup Service: $29
- Private Departure Transfer:City Hotel to Any Railway Station in Chengdu: $28
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chengdu Airport (CTU or TFU): $34
- Private Day Tour of Giant Pandas and Kuanzhai Alley with Transfer: $168
- Private Chengdu International Airport Departure Transfer from City Hotels: $40
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Chengdu Railway Station to City Hotel: $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $86
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $118
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $105
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Car: $108
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $105
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $70
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $89
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $107
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $146
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $132
- Departure Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Chengdu or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Chengdu 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 dayChengdu $41Vienna $64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chengdu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chengdu.
- Chengdu Night: VIP Seat Opera Show or Back Alley Food Tour: $40
- Chengdu Vegetarian Cooking Class at a Local Home: $45
- Private Chengdu TukTuk Food Tour: Hidden Alleys & Local Eats: $59
- Chengdu Hidden Street Food Tour Spice Trails: $60
- Eat Like a Local! Food Tour in the Hidden Alleys: $67
- Food Tour Through Chengdu Local Eats: $68
- Discovery more Chengdu evening food tour with locals: $69
- Half-Day Professional Mapo Tofu Cooking with a Local Market Visit: $69
- Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats: $73
- Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $78
- Eat with Locals Chengdu Dinner Tour: $79
- Chengdu Evening Food Tour: $79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $99
- Strauss Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $113
- Burlesque Ohlala Dinner Show: $113
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $122
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $135
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $137
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $148
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $149
- Best of Food Tour Vienna: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chengdu $17Vienna $43
Tours and Activities in Chengdu
Here are a few actual costs in Chengdu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Tea Trip in Mount Mengding with Tea Making Experience: $150
- 1 Day Wolong Panda Nature Reserve Tour: $204
- 1 day Chengdu City Highlights Mini Group tour: $102
- 1-Day Chengdu Ancient History and Culture City Tour: $179
- 1-Day Chengdu Cultural Discovery:Jinsha,Shu Brocade Museum & Dufu Cottage Tour: $189
- 1-Day Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha Private Tour With the Lunch and Boat tour: $242
- 1-Day Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha GROUP Tour: $144
- 1-Day Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha Private Tour with the Lunch: $246
- 1-Day Chengdu tour with Panda Base, Renmin Park,Wenshu Temple and Hot Pot Lunch: $193
- 1-Day Dujiangyan Self-Guided Tour: Panda Volunteer and Water Irrigation System: $123
- 1-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi old town Private Tour from Chengdu: $236
- 1-Day Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Private Tour from Chengdu: $272
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $3.42
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.42
- Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.42
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.58
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.58
- Podcast Tour The Torn Vienna of the Third Man: $5.48
- Vienna Prater Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.72
- Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.72
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vienna Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h10 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.75
- Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.85
- Vienna Arts & Culture Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChengdu $4.25Vienna $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Chengdu
Also in Chengdu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chengdu Pub Crawl: $23
- Tipsy Travel: Chengdu Evening Food and Bar Crawl with Local Guide: $138
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $22
- Vienna to Parndorf Outlet: Shopping, Shuttle & Wine Tasting: $55
- Home-hosted Wine Tasting in Vienna: $64
- Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $134
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $149
- Wine Tasting Tour: $154
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $154
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $172
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chengdu and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Chengdu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chengdu is in Asia and Vienna is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Chengdu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chengdu 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Chengdu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chengdu Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chengdu or Vienna?
Chengdu has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Chengdu and Vienna, 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.
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.