Which place is cheaper, Tauranga or Chongqing?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chongqing or Tauranga?
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 Chongqing and Tauranga. 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: Chongqing or Tauranga?
Chongqing
Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.
Tauranga
Tauranga is a city on the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the western side of the Bay of Plenty, which is on the east coast of the island. Its population of 130,000 makes it the fifth largest city in the country. Tauranga is a Maori word translated roughly to 'a sheltered anchorage'. This makes sense as the town is located near a very large harbor and protected by Matakana Island. Mount Maunganui is at the headland of the town and regarded as a suburb of Tauranga. The beach at Mt Maunganui is a surfing hot spot. The climate is mostly warm and dry because of the town's sheltered position.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Eco Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChongqing $89Tauranga $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Chongqing is $89, while the average daily cost in Tauranga is $110. 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 Chongqing and Tauranga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChongqing $50Tauranga $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChongqing $100Tauranga $158
Compare Hotels in Chongqing and Tauranga
Looking for a hotel in Chongqing or Tauranga? 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: Tauranga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chongqing $19Tauranga $7.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:
- Private Transfer:From Jiangbei Airport to Chongqing downtown: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $22
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG): $22
- [Airport Transfer] Chongqing Airport ⇔ Chongqing City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Chongqing Railway Station to Hotel: $24
- Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) private round-trip transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Chongqing hotel to Chongqing Train Station : $27
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport(CKG) to Hotel: $39
- Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport CKG: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier: $39
- Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $40
- Chongqing Jiangbei Airport Chauffeur Service, Chongqing Airport Transfer, Pickup: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Chongqing or Tauranga?
Prices for flights to both Tauranga and Chongqing 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 dayChongqing $25Tauranga $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chongqing.
- CHONGQING:Strolling through the city(Include dinner): $127
- Chongqing City Private Night Tour with Hot Pot Dinner: $158
- Chongqing Liangjiang Night Cruise Including Authentic Hot Pot Dinner: $183
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chongqing $14Tauranga $11
Tours and Activities in Chongqing
Here are a few actual costs in Chongqing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Chongqing Shancheng (Mountain City) Lane: $65
- One-day CityTour and Cuisine (no car, citywalk): $84
- Private Chongqing Day Tour: Panda, E'ling Park, Three Gorges Museum: $99
- city tour of Chongqing : $130
- Chongqing Half Day Morning Private Tour including Eling Park & Chongqing Museum: $135
- 1 Day Chongqing Megacity Walking Tour: $135
- Private Chongqing Illuminated Night Tour : $138
- 1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch: $143
- From Full-Day Private Tour Dazu Rock Carvings: $147
- All-in-one Chongqing Night view private tour: $150
- 1-Day Chongqing City Private Tour with the Hot pot Lunch: $157
- Chongqing private city tour: Must-sees All in One: $157
Tours and Activities in Tauranga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Tauranga are as follows:
- Tauranga Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $24
- Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise : $25
- Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass Entry Ticket: $30
- Waimarino Adventure Park: $31
- 2hr Tauranga City Scenic History Tour: $34
- Tauranga Harbour Cruise: $46
- 2-Hour Tauranga & Mount Maunganui City & Scenic Local Tour: $49
- 4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting: $59
- 4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting: $59
- Tauranga Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Tour: $61
- New Zealand Tauranga Tour with Transportation and Snacks: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChongqing $7.09Tauranga $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chongqing and Tauranga, we can see that Tauranga is more expensive. And not only is Chongqing much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chongqing is in Asia and Tauranga is in Pacific, 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 Chongqing would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chongqing 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 Tauranga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tauranga than you might in Chongqing.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chongqing Expensive? and Is Tauranga Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chongqing or Tauranga?
Chongqing has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Tauranga. When comparing the sizes of Chongqing and Tauranga, 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.