Which place is cheaper, Dunedin or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Dunedin?
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 Deqin and Dunedin. 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: Deqin or Dunedin?
Deqin
Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.
Dunedin
Dunedin is the second largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the southeast coast and is largely Scottish in its heritage. It is part of the Otago region and has mild temperatures during the spring and summer, but extremely cold temperatures during the end of fall and winter. Dunedin is a university town; The University of Otago is the oldest in New Zealand, established in 1869. The students make up over a tenth of the entire city's population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Budget Tours to New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Dunedin $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Dunedin is $109. 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 Deqin and Dunedin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Dunedin $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Dunedin $110
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Dunedin
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Dunedin? 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: Dunedin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Dunedin $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dunedin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dunedin:
- Dunedin Intl Airport (DUN) to Dunedin - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Dunedin to Dunedin Int Airport (DUD) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Momona Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Momona: $90
- ONE WAY MOMONA: Transfer from /to Dunedin Airport: $125
- Private Transfer from Chalmers Cruise Port to Dunedin City Hotels: $45
- Private Transfer from Chalmers Port to Dunedin Airport (DUD): $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Dunedin?
Prices for flights to both Dunedin and Deqin 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 dayDeqin $16Dunedin $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Dunedin $18
Tours and Activities in Dunedin
Here are a few actual costs in Dunedin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dunedin Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Explore Self-Guided Audio Tour Adventure: $14
- Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour: $16
- Quickie Tours 1 Hour City Sights Tour CRUISE PASSENGERS ONLY: $25
- Skip the Line: Larnach Castle & Gardens Admission Ticket: $29
- Garden and City tour: $39
- Wildlife & Penguin Tour: $41
- Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour: $41
- Monarch Wildlife Cruise: $42
- Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour: $51
- Nature and City Tour: $57
- A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Dunedin $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Dunedin
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dunedin:
- Emerson's Brewery Tour: $25
- Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting: $29
- Speight's Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Dunedin, we can see that Dunedin is more expensive. And not only is Deqin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Deqin is in Asia and Dunedin 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 Deqin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Deqin 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 Dunedin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dunedin than you might in Deqin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Deqin Expensive? and Is Dunedin Expensive?.
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.