Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho. 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 Can Tho?
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.
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Israel, The Best Historical Tours in Israel, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $124Can Tho $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $124, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $58. 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 Can Tho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $75Can Tho $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $150Can Tho $56
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Can Tho
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Can Tho? 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 and Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.97Can Tho $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $179
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $179
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $37
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $109
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $127
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Can Tho?
Prices for flights to both Can Tho 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 $45Can Tho $17
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 Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.28
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.10
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$7.07
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.65
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Biking and cooking class in the rural tour at Can Tho: $36
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $49
- Discover Local Cuisine: Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $49
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- Cycling & cooking class in the village in Can Tho - ecotours: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.74Can Tho $17
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Tour / From Jerusalem: $150
- Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Tour / From Tel-Aviv: $150
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $726
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
- From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $398
- Haifa Private Tour: $166
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $416
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.03
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.53
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- 'Cai Rang' Floating Market 2-Day Tour With Biking & Boating: $147
- 1 day-Tra Su cajuput forest tour pick up from Chau Doc or Can Tho: $155
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $42
- Barramundi Adventure Fishing Tours: $490
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $35
- Boat tour visit 3 pagodas, Ancient house, see sunset on mekong river: $59
- CASA Authentic Bicycle Tour: $89
- CASA Authentic Mekong Motorbike Tour: $89
- Cai Rang Floating Market - My Tho & Ben Tre - VIP Private Tour: $135
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour: $42
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $72
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Can Tho $6.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Can Tho, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Can Tho 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 Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Can Tho Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Can Tho?
Haifa has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Can Tho, 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 Can Tho?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Haifa or Can Tho in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Can Tho. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 168 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Haifa is around the same temperature as Can Tho. Typically, the summer temperatures in Haifa in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Can Tho averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Can Tho in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Can Tho. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. May to November in Can Tho is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Can Tho. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 158 hours of full sun.
In October, Haifa is generally cooler than Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 24°C (75°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Can Tho in the Winter?
Both Can Tho and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Haifa. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Can Tho. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Can Tho. Haifa usually receives less sunshine than Can Tho during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
Haifa is much colder than Can Tho in the winter. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Can Tho fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Can Tho 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Can Tho in the Spring?
Both Can Tho and Haifa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Can Tho. May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Can Tho. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Can Tho, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the spring, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 235 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Haifa is much colder than Can Tho. Typically, the spring temperatures in Haifa in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Can Tho averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Can Tho 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Can Tho and Haifa
| Haifa | Can Tho | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 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.