Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha or Yangshuo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Yangshuo can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Yangshuo?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $200Yangshuo $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $74. 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 Doha and Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Yangshuo $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Yangshuo $52
Compare Hotels in Doha and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Yangshuo? 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: Doha Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Yangshuo $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Doha City Tour including Airport Transfer /Max 6 person: $450
- Doha City Tour including Airport Transfer /Max 4 person: $300
- Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $196
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): Transfer to Doha city: $180
- Arrival Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $123
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $123
- ONE WAY: Doha International Airport - Private Transfer From/to Hotels: $122
- Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $120
- Private Arrival Transfer - Al Khor: $120
- Private Doha Airport Transfer to Doha, Qatar: $111
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $111
- Doha Airport Transfer: $99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Xingping hotel: $21
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo and Doha 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 dayDoha $61Yangshuo $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $76
- The Pearl-Qatar Food Tour & Boat Ride: $119
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $119
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- BBQ Dinner at desert resort +Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Private Full Day Desert Safari Dinner and Camel Ride in Doha: $171
- Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner: $175
- Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $190
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour: $202
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Yangshuo $24
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha Night City Tour,Souq waqif, Katara, Pearl Qatar,Lusail City: $62
- Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $128
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $84
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $105
- "From 4 hours Doha City Tour from Airport or Hotel": $54
- (Private Combo Tour) Sheikh Faisal Museum And Camel Race Track : $119
- 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
- 2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $99
- 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum: Admission Ticket: $14
- 3-Hour Kayaking Eco Adventure - Mangrove Purple Island : $70
- 4 Hours Purple Island Mangroves Kayaking Adventure in Qatar: $130
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour from AirPort/ Hotel : $69
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $48
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Qixianfeng Tea Plantation Tour in Yangshuo: $79
- Private Half-Day Bike and Bamboo Raft Tour in Yangshuo: $80
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $81
- Xingping Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Yangshuo $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Yangshuo, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Yangshuo is in Asia, 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 Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Yangshuo?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Yangshuo, 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.