Which place is cheaper, Beijing or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Beijing?
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 Haifa and Beijing. 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: Haifa or Beijing?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Beijing $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Beijing is $77. 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 Haifa and Beijing in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Beijing $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Beijing $78
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Beijing
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Beijing? 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: Haifa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Beijing $7.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$4.71
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Train from Airport for Two$6.90
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Taxi to Hotel$8.28
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2 Metro Passes$2.21
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Metro$0.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Beijing HTL-APT (PEK): $62
- Transfers to Jinshanling Great Wall with professional driver: $95
- Tianjin International Cruise Port to Beijing Capital Airport by private transfer: $148
- Tianjin Cruise Port Private Transfer to Beijing International Airport: $153
- Tianjin Binhai Airport to Beijing - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $157
- Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Private Tour With Airport Transfer: $205
- Shijingshan Amusement Park with FlyOver China Experience by Private Transfer: $78
- Self Guided transfer service to Juyongguan Great Wall or Badaling Great Wall: $78
- Round Trip Transfer Service to Fragrance Hill by Private Driver with Car: $98
- Red Theatre Acrobatics Show Ticket with Hotel Transfer: $79
- Private transfer:Beijing To Zhangjiakou Ski Resort: $168
- Private transfer: Beijing City Center to Beijing Airport (PEK): $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Beijing?
Prices for flights to both Beijing and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Beijing $21
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
Typical Food Prices in Beijing
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:
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Popcorn$0.83
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Hot Pot Dinner$6.90
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.76
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Watermelon$1.93
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$16
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Two Popsicles$0.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef : $20
- Online Cooking Class Orange Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Handmade Noodles by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $20
- Nangong Hot Spring Water World with Dinner: $38
- Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets w/ Optional Dinner or Transfer: $48
- 3.5-Hour Walking Food Tour: A Bite of History at Beijing Niujie Street: $49
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $60
- 3 hours Morning or Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street and Tea Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Tour: $69
- Mogolian Hot Pot Dinner with no limit soft drink and local beer .: $70
- Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner Private Tour: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Beijing $24
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $248
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Wine private tour of Central Israel: $949
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing
Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Summer Palace for Two$8.28
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Two Opera Tickets$59
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Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2)$9.66
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Forbidden City (for 2)$17
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Forbidden City Tickets$17
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Audio Guides at Forbidden City$11
Tours and Activities in Beijing
Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4-Hour Beijing Layover Tour to Hutong from Daxing Airport: $145
- All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour: $188
- All Inclusive Private Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour: $204
- All Inclusive Private Tour: Juyongguan Greatwall, Sacred Road, MingTombs : $176
- Beijing 2 Summer Palace Private Garden Tour: $140
- Beijing Art Tour: Seeing Fantastic Ming Murals at Fa Hai Temple : $220
- Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall with English Driver : $100
- Beijing Private Tour of Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Bird's Nest and Water Cube: $297
- Classic One Day Beijing Tour: $240
- Forbidden City Tour : $110
- Full Day Private Tour Incredible Beijing City Highlights: $179
- Lama temple -Confucius temple - DongYue temple Private Cultural Tour: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Beijing $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- Beijing Brewery Bike Tour: $99
- Evening Food Private Tour with Brewery Taproom Hopping at Slow Boat in Beijing: $110
- Full Day Private Chateau Changyu Wine Tour from Beijing: $161
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Beijing, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Beijing much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Beijing 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 Beijing would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beijing 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa than you might in Beijing.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Beijing Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Beijing?
Beijing has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Beijing, 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.
When is the best time to visit Haifa or Beijing?
Beijing has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Haifa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Haifa or Beijing in the Summer?
Both Beijing and Haifa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Beijing because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Beijing. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Beijing fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Beijing, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Beijing. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beijing receives 224 hours of full sun.
Beijing gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Beijing. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Beijing 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Beijing in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Beijing. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Beijing this time of year.
Haifa is much warmer than Beijing in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Beijing fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beijing this time of the year. In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Beijing during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Beijing receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Haifa usually receives around the same amount of rain as Beijing. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Beijing 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Beijing in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Beijing. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Beijing for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Beijing. In the winter, Haifa is much warmer than Beijing. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Beijing averages at about -4°C (26°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beijing. In the winter, Haifa often gets less sunshine than Beijing. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beijing receives 201 hours of full sun.
Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Beijing. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Beijing -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Beijing in the Spring?
Both Beijing and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Beijing in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Beijing. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Beijing fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Beijing. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Beijing during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Beijing receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Haifa usually receives more rain than Beijing. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Beijing 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Beijing and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
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.