Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Hat Yai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hat Yai or Tianjin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hat Yai and Tianjin 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: Hat Yai or Tianjin?
Hat Yai
The fourth largest city of Thailand, Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially on weekends and holidays for people in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. It is best known as a commercial hub and shopping destination, and for its floating market and Buddhist temple.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHat Yai $16Tianjin $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Hat Yai is $16, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $76. 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 Hat Yai and Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHat Yai $5.11Tianjin $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHat Yai $10Tianjin $68
Compare Hotels in Hat Yai and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Hat Yai or Tianjin? 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: Hat Yai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hat Yai $0.63Tianjin $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hat Yai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hat Yai:
- Private Van transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pak Bara Pier: $73
- Private Van transfer from Hatyai City to Pak Bara Pier: $73
- Private Hatyai Airport Transfer to Pak Bara Pier by Van: $69
- private van transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pabara Pier: $68
- Transfer from Hatyai Airport to Koh Lipe: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tianjin Airport Chauffeur Service, Tianjin Airport Transfer: $13
- Tianjin Airport Chauffeur Service, Tianjin Airport Transfer: $18
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Tianjin Railway Station to City Hotel: $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Bejing City Hotel to Airport: $32
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Port to Tianjin Binhai Airport TSN: $33
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Binhai Airport TSN to Tianjin Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Binhai Airport to Tianjin Port: $36
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Tianjin Airport (TSN) to Tianjin RoundTrip Private Transfer: $50
- Tianjin Port Private transfers to Tianjin train station: $50
- Private Transfer from Tianjin City Hotels to Tianjin Cruise Port: $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Hat Yai or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin and Hat Yai 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 dayHat Yai $10Tianjin $20
Typical Food Prices in Hat Yai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hat Yai are as follows:
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Roti Snack$0.55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hat Yai -Tianjin $10
Tours and Activities in Hat Yai
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hat Yai are as follows:
- One Way Speedboat and Van Ticket Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Airport: $30
- One Way Van and Speedboat Ticket Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe: $30
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $151
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Hotel With the English Speaking Driver: $160
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Daxing Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $203
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- Tianjin Private Tour to Eastern Qing Tombs with Flexible Departure time: $237
- Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple: $238
- Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour: $238
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHat Yai $2.52Tianjin $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hat Yai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hat Yai:
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Beer$1.64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hat Yai and Tianjin, we can see that Tianjin is more expensive. And not only is Hat Yai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hat Yai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hat Yai 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 Tianjin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tianjin than you might in Hat Yai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hat Yai Expensive? and Is Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hat Yai or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Hat Yai. When comparing the sizes of Hat Yai and Tianjin, 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 Hat Yai or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hat Yai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hat Yai or Tianjin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hat Yai as well as Tianjin. Hat Yai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Hat Yai is around the same temperature as Tianjin. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hat Yai in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Tianjin averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hat Yai this time of the year. In the summer, Hat Yai often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Hat Yai gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 224 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Tianjin. Hat Yai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hat Yai usually gets less rain in July than Tianjin. Hat Yai gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHat Yai 29°C (83°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Tianjin in the Autumn?
Both Tianjin and Hat Yai are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hat Yai throughout the year.
In October, Hat Yai is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Hat Yai average around 28°C (82°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. Hat Yai usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during autumn. Hat Yai gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Hat Yai. In October, Hat Yai usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Hat Yai gets 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Hat Yai is May to December.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHat Yai 28°C (82°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Tianjin in the Winter?
Both Tianjin and Hat Yai during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hat Yai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Tianjin can be very cold. Hat Yai is much warmer than Tianjin in the winter. The daily temperature in Hat Yai averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Tianjin fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hat Yai. In the winter, Hat Yai often gets more sunshine than Tianjin. Hat Yai gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 201 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai usually gets more rain in January than Tianjin. Hat Yai gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year. January to April is the dry season in Hat Yai.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHat Yai 28°C (82°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Tianjin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hat Yai and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hat Yai year-round.
In the spring, Hat Yai is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hat Yai in April average around 30°C (85°F), and Tianjin averages at about 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In Hat Yai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hat Yai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tianjin during spring. Hat Yai gets 265 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hat Yai usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Hat Yai gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring. January to April in Hat Yai is the dry season. Also, May to December is the rainy season in Hat Yai.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHat Yai 30°C (85°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Hat Yai
| Hat Yai | Tianjin | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 30°C (85°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 588 mm (23.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 404 mm (15.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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