Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Guangzhou $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $89. 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 Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Guangzhou $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Guangzhou $114
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Guangzhou? 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 $4.93Guangzhou $14
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Zhuhai City Private Arrival Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport : $108
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $38
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $68
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $88
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Shenzhen City Area: $104
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain and City Area: $44
- Private Guided Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise Tour With Hotel Transfer: $109
- Private Baiyun Airport Transfer to Guangzhou Railway or East Railway Station: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou 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 $44Guangzhou $19
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $180
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Guangzhou $18
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
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- Private Tour of Foshan: The Ancestral Temple and Other Options from Guangzhou : $167
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 4 Hours Half Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- AAAAA Top National Natural Preserve Dinghu Mountain Private Tour: $300
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Ancient Foshan Day Tour from Guangzhou: $201
- Best of Guangzhou City Sightseeing: $110
- Big Buddha Mountain Martial Art Culture Countryside Private Tour: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Guangzhou $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Guangzhou, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou?
Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou 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.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Guangzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Guangzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Guangzhou. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round.
In the autumn, Haifa is around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 25°C (76°F).
In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Haifa usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Guangzhou. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the winter, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Guangzhou. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year.
Haifa is cooler than Guangzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. In April, Haifa usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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