Which place is cheaper, Ubud or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Ubud?
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 Ubud. 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 Ubud?
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.
Ubud
Made popular by the film Eat Pray Love, Ubud is located in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful Hindu temples and iconic rice fields are the sight to see in this popular cultural, artistic and religious hub on the island.
Though Ubud is hot and humid during the day, it is still cooler than coastal areas. Still, temperatures linger between mid-70's and low 90's year-round, so it is likely you'll experience warm weather, regardless of when you visit.
Ubud's wet season is from November to June, which makes it an unpopular time for travelers. January and February are when Ubud experiences the heaviest rainfall, so it may be wise to avoid visiting at this time, especially since weather will limit activities, bring out insects, and cause landslides and possible flooding.
Dry season runs from July through October, which is high season for travel. Even during dry season, Ubud is extremely humid, so pack lightweight clothing that breathes and lots of sunblock.
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 Indonesia, and The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Ubud $156
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Ubud is $156. 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 Ubud in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Ubud $138
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Ubud $276
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Ubud
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Ubud? 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: Ubud Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Ubud $1.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ubud
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ubud:
- ATV Ride Adventure with Private Transfer: $89
- Bali Airport Private Hotel Transfer : $8.00
- (Less Stairs) Bali Telaga Waja Rafting & Zipline -Lunch, Transfer: $10
- 1 DAY Enjoy Lembongan Island to the fullest! Snorkeling + Mangrove exploration + Scenic spot island sightseeing + Marine sports/Lunch transfer included: $103
- 1-Day Private Bali Car Transfer With Experienced Driver: $25
- 2 Days 1 Night Bali Nusa Penida Private Tour with Transfer: $175
- 2 Hour Traditional Balinese Spa with free hotel transfer: $50
- 2 hours Bali Lulur Massage & Spa Treatment Including Hotel Transfers: $56
- 2 hours Bali Lulur Massage & Spa Treatment Including Transfers: $49
- 3 Days Bali Tour Package with Airport Transfer: $164
- A1 Airport Transfer Service - Ubud/Tanah Lot/Uluwatu/Ungasan Area: $24
- A1 Airport Transfer Service Nusadua/Sanur/Canggu Area: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Ubud?
Prices for flights to both Ubud 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 $16Ubud $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ubud
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ubud.
- Jimbaran Bay Sunset Dinner with Discount Voucher and Return Transport : $12
- Kecak And Fire Dance At Melasti Beach With Jimbaran Dinner: $13
- Canggu: Drag Show with Dinner: $15
- Munduk authentic cooking class & banyumala waterfall: $20
- Uluwatu Sunset & Romantic Dinner: $20
- Ubud Cooking Class with Optional Market Visit Pickup Included: $21
- Balinese Traditional Cooking Class with Market Tour: $23
- Balinese Traditional Cooking Class and Market: $24
- Ubud : Vegetarian & Vegan cooking class with market visit: $24
- Balinese Cooking Class and Market Tour with Transfers: $24
- Cooking Class with Transfers and Optional Market Visit: $24
- Balinese Traditional Cooking Class with Market Tour Ubud: $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Ubud $11
Tours and Activities in Ubud
Here are a few actual costs in Ubud for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bali Sightseeing Tours - Top Things to Do: $5.00
- Bali: Barong Dance and Keris Cultural Dance Show Tickets: $6.64
- Bali: Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show Ticket: $6.64
- Bali: Ubud Kecak and Fire Dance Show Tickets: $6.64
- Self-Guided Nusa Lembongan Tour: $7.82
- All-inclusive - Private 3 Days Tours Package: Bali Highlights: $8.00
- Bali Tour Customized with Private Tour Driver: $8.46
- Ubud Bali Tour: Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace & Jungle Swing: $8.50
- ️Bali All Inclusive Tour: Ubud - Tegalalang - Kintamani: $9.00
- Ubud Tour - Best of Ubud - All Inclusive Package: $9.00
- Tanah Lot Temple - Half Day Tour - All Inclusive: $9.00
- Tanah Lot - Ubud - Tegalalang - All Inclusive Tour: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Ubud $7.17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Ubud, we can see that Ubud is more expensive. And not only is Deqin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Ubud would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ubud 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 Ubud 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.