Which place is cheaper, Qingdao or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Qingdao?
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 Qingdao. 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 Qingdao?
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.
Qingdao
Qingdao, China, located in the Shandong Province, is a very large city right on the Yellow Sea coast. The city, whose name means "The Green Island" due to it's gorgeous landscapes and interesting geography, was named China's most livable city in 2012. The city is rich in history, having almost become a German territory in 1897 and being occupied by the Japanese during WWI. Evidence of these occupiers is present in much of the architecture around the city, which includes a few Catholic and Protestant churches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in China, and The Best Luxury Tours to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Qingdao $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Qingdao 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 Qingdao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Qingdao $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Qingdao $52
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Qingdao
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Qingdao? 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 $4.93Qingdao $12
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 City: $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Qingdao
Also for Qingdao, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Qingdao Railway Station Depature Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Qingdao Railway Station Arrival Transfer to City Hotel: $36
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao central to Qingdao Airport (TAO): $83
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao: $83
- Qingdao Northern Railway Station Arrival Private One-Way Transfer: $42
- Qingdao Liuting Airport Transfer Service by Minivan: $86
- Qingdao Cruise Port Departure Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Private Departure Transfer: City Hotel to Qingdao Railway Station : $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Qingdao?
Prices for flights to both Qingdao 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 $44Qingdao $20
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Qingdao $20
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- 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: $388
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
Tours and Activities in Qingdao
For Qingdao, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum: $216
- All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Qingdao Highlights with Lunch: $285
- Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour: $224
- Private Qingdao City tour with Lunch and Qingdao beer: $175
- Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch: $190
- Private Qingdao Laoshan day tour with lunch& round way cable car: $240
- Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift: $199
- Qingdao Discover Tour to the Mount Laoshan and Tasting Famous Local Beer: $248
- Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car: $238
- Qingdao Private Tour: City Highlights and Laoshan Mountain with Lunch+Cable Car: $268
- Qingdao Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Laoshan Mountain Sightseeing Tour: $207
- Qingdao private half day tour with Tsingdao Beer Lunch : $202
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Qingdao $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Qingdao, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Qingdao much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Qingdao 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 Qingdao would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Qingdao 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 Qingdao.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Qingdao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Qingdao?
Qingdao has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Qingdao, 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 Qingdao?
Qingdao 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 Qingdao in the Summer?
Both Qingdao and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year.
In July, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Qingdao during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Qingdao. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Qingdao. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Qingdao 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Qingdao in the Autumn?
Both Qingdao and Haifa during the autumn 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 a little warmer than Qingdao in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Qingdao fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Qingdao, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Qingdao. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Qingdao receives 220 hours of full sun.
Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Qingdao. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Qingdao 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Qingdao in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Qingdao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round.
It's quite cold in Qingdao in the winter. In the winter, Haifa is much warmer than Qingdao. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Qingdao averages at about -0°C (32°F).
Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Qingdao during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
Haifa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Qingdao. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Qingdao -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Qingdao in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Qingdao. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Haifa is generally much warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Qingdao. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the spring, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Qingdao. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Qingdao receives 224 hours of full sun.
Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Qingdao. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Qingdao 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Qingdao and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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