Which place is cheaper, Napier or Datong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Datong or Napier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Datong or Napier, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Datong or Napier?
Datong
If you're looking for an old world city, with a renovated feel, you might want to spend some time in Datong, China. This city was once walled-in and the newest initiative is to rebuild their great wall to maintain their old world charm. Datong is definitely done a lot to make itself a contender in the world of vacation destinations.
Napier
Napier is city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Hawke's Bay Region, a famous area for wine vineyards. Napier has a population of 61,000 people and is known for its Art Deco architecture and of course, wine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best Contiki Tours to New Zealand, and The Best G Adventures Tours to New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDatong $57Napier $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Datong is $57, while the average daily cost in Napier is $178. 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 Datong and Napier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDatong $24Napier $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDatong $48Napier $216
Compare Hotels in Datong and Napier
Looking for a hotel in Datong or Napier? 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: Napier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Datong $13Napier $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
- Flexible Private Transfer Service from Datong to Pingyao with Sightseeing Stops: $225
- Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall : $100
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Hanging Temple: $98
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Datong or Napier?
Prices for flights to both Napier and Datong 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 dayDatong $20Napier $39
Typical Food Prices in Napier
For Napier, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casural Lunch$8.88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Datong $26Napier $29
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
- 2-Day Dadong Tour Including Tickets: $520
- 2-Day Private Datong Tour:Hanging Temple, Yugang Grottoes,Wooden Pagoda and More: $298
- 4-8 hours Private Datong Great Wall Tour: $99
- All Inclusive Datong Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes : $268
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong : $188
- All-Inclusive Private Day Tour to Wooden Pagoda and Hanging Temple from Datong: $220
- All-Inclusive Private Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple from Datong: $220
- Black Myth Wukong Actual Locations 6-Day Shanxi Private Tour: $1,224
- Datong Classic Day Tour: $135
- Datong Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Self-guided Tour by Car: $95
- Datong Highlights Sightseeing: Hanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda: $244
- Datong Private Day Tour to Deshengbu and Zhenchuankou Great Wall with Lunch: $190
Tours and Activities in Napier
For Napier, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4 Hour Napier Small Group Scenic Tour: $95
- Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour: $95
- Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier: $51
- Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided: $73
- Deco City Black Cab Tours and Shuttles: $111
- Discover Hastings Earthquake: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Discover Napier Art Deco: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Discover Napier Earthquake: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Half Day Sights and Tastes Tour in Napier : $101
- Hawke's Bay: Self Guided Coastal Winery Cycle Tour: $49
- Hawkes Bay Scenic Tour: $126
- Hawkes Bay Wineries Electric Self-Guided Bike Tour: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDatong $13Napier $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Napier
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Napier are as follows:
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Wine$13
Sample the Local Flavors in Napier
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Napier:
- 3 hours City and Wine Tour in New Zealand: $70
- Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour: $108
- Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay: $174
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Datong and Napier, we can see that Napier is more expensive. And not only is Datong much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Datong is in Asia and Napier 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 Datong would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Datong 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 Napier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Napier than you might in Datong.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Datong Expensive? and Is Napier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Datong or Napier?
Datong has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Napier. When comparing the sizes of Datong and Napier, 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.