Which place is cheaper, Napier or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Napier?
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 Napier. 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 Napier?
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.
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 Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in New Zealand, and The Best Luxury Tours to New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Napier $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, 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 Deqin and Napier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Napier $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Napier $216
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Napier
Looking for a hotel in Deqin 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.Deqin $19Napier $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Napier?
Prices for flights to both Napier 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 $16Napier $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.Deqin $13Napier $29
Tours and Activities in Napier
For Napier, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Earthquake Audio Tour: $14
- Art Deco Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Wonderful Napier Art Deco Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Discover Napier Earthquake: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Discover Hastings Earthquake: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Discover Napier Art Deco: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Shore Excursion Cycle Winery Tour - Half Day: $27
- National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier Native Icons Tour: $37
- Shore Excursion Cycle Winery Tour - Half Day: $41
- Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour: $41
- Hawke's Bay: Self Guided Coastal Winery Cycle Tour: $49
- Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Napier $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
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Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Napier:
- 3 hours City and Wine Tour in New Zealand: $69
- Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour: $106
- Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay: $172
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Napier, we can see that Napier 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 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 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 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 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 Napier 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.