Which place is cheaper, Shenzhen or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Hue or Shenzhen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hue and Shenzhen 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: Hue or Shenzhen?
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
Shenzhen
Located in the Guangdong Province of southeastern China, Shenzhen is a metropolis that connects Hong Kong to China's mainland. It is one of China's most populous cities, inhabited by vast array of people from other Chinese regions. It is perhaps best known for it shopping, collection of amusement parks, green parks, museums and galleries, and a few historic sites. It is on UNESCO's Creative Cities list.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Shenzhen $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Shenzhen is $140. 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 Hue and Shenzhen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Shenzhen $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Shenzhen $182
Compare Hotels in Hue and Shenzhen
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Shenzhen? 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: Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Shenzhen $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.45
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Short Taxi Ride$0.83
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An by Motorbike: $67
- Transfer from Hue to Da Nang or Hoi An via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $6.81
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.11
- Transfer Hue city to Da Nang by limousine: $19
- Transfer Da Nang- Hue city by limousine: $19
- Roundtrip Transfer to Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge via Hai Van Pass from Hue City: $85
- Rental of a Scooter from Hue to Hoi An with Bag Transfer: $30
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- Private transfer between Hue - Hoi An: with stop at Hai Van Pass: $63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shenzhen
Also for Shenzhen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shenzhen Airport (SZX): Private Transfer to/from Shenzhen: $17
- Private Transfers to/from Bao'an Airport(SZX): $20
- shenzhen airport private transfer: $31
- [Airport Transfer] Shenzhen Airport 送 迎 Shenzhen City Transfer High reputation for service! : $32
- A One-Way Disneyland Pick-Up Transfer to Hong Kong Hotel: $33
- Private Transfer in Shenzhen with English Service: $35
- A One-Way Hotel Pick-Up Transfer to Hong Kong Disneyland: $36
- Shenzhen Private Transfer and Ongoing Travel Assistance: $39
- Private Departure Transfer from Hong Kong to Hong Kong Airport: $45
- Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Hong Kong - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer - Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Kai Tak Cruise Port: $47
- Private Transfer - Kai Tak Cruise Port to Hong Kong Airport (HKG): $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Shenzhen?
Prices for flights to both Shenzhen and Hue 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 dayHue $25Shenzhen $35
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.58
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.76
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.08
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $21
- Walking Street Food tour in Hue: $26
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu: $27
- Eat Like a Local with a Local Hue Food Tour : $30
- Home Cooking Class and Dinner with Local Chef in Hue City: $31
- HUE : NIGHT WALKING AND STREET FOOD TOUR: $31
- Hue : Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Guided Local Food Tour with Tastings: $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more: $53
- Shekou Food Tour with 4 Tastings: $79
- Wet market tour & cooking class with local mum: $98
- Explore Hong Kong: Mid-Autumn Festival Food Tour: $103
- Discover Hong Kong’s Hidden Eats on a Tin Hau Food Tour: $109
- Small-Group Hong Kong Island Food Tour: $116
- Traditional Chinese Pun Choi cooking class in Hong Kong: $146
- Private Food Tour in Hong Kong: $148
- Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $149
- The 10 Tastings of Hong Kong With Locals: Private Street Food Tour : $176
- Hong Kong Private & Personalized Food Tour with a Local: $177
- Asian Favorites Cooking Class in Hong Kong (4-Course Meal): $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Shenzhen $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.39
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.06
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.03
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.52
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Bach Ma National Park Adventure Trekking Day Trip from Hue: $56
- Hoi An Guided Bus Tour via 4 Stops from Hue with entry ticket : $18
- 1 Day On 5-Star Halong Cruise With Highest Safety Equipments: $42
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 2 Day Nature Tour in Tam Giang Lagoon & Bach Ma National Park: $245
- 2025 Journey to Paradise Cave — An Adventure's Paradise : $57
- 3,5-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Local Gifts: $28
- 3-Hour Hue Royal Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour: $23
- 5-Star Ha Long & Lan Ha Day Cruise with Waterslide & Lunch: $98
- 6 Hours All Inclusive Hue Green Biking Private Tour: $98
- All Inclusive Deluxe Hue City Group Tour - Max 12 pax: $63
- Bach Ma National Park Day Trek Private Tour from Hue: $95
Tours and Activities in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Introduction to Hong Kong: Central Tip Based Walking Tour: $2.64
- Day in the life of a Hong Konger: Kowloon Tip Based Walking Tour: $2.64
- Between Two Systems: Hong Kong's Living History Tip Based Tour: $2.64
- Hong kong City Tour w/ Entry Fees & Lunch (2024) | 150+ booked: $2.64
- Hong Kong Observation Wheel Ticket: $5.45
- Hong Kong Airport Express Ticket: $10
- Hong Kong Peak Tram and Sky Terrace 428 Tickets (Optional): $13
- Monopoly Dreams Hong Kong Entry Ticket: $13
- Double-decker Sightseeing Bus 24-hour E PASSTicket: $15
- Hong Kong Airport Express E-Ticket : $15
- Hong Kong Airport Express Train Tickets(Avoid Heavy Traffic): $15
- The Victoria Peak Tram Ticket | Hong Kong: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.49Shenzhen $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$0.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Shenzhen
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Shenzhen:
- Hong Kong Pub Crawl at Lan Kwai Fong (LKF): $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Shenzhen, we can see that Shenzhen is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Shenzhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shenzhen than you might in Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hue Expensive? and Is Shenzhen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Shenzhen?
Shenzhen has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Shenzhen, 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 Hue or Shenzhen?
Shenzhen has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hue experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hue or Shenzhen in the Summer?
Both Shenzhen and Hue during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hue is around the same temperature as Shenzhen in the summer. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Shenzhen fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
In Shenzhen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hue. In the summer, Hue often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Shenzhen. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Shenzhen receives 231 hours of full sun.
Shenzhen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hue usually gets less rain in July than Shenzhen. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 323 mm (12.7 in) of rain this time of the year. March to August is the dry season in Hue. September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Shenzhen 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Hue or Shenzhen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Shenzhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
In the autumn, Hue is around the same temperature as Shenzhen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hue in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Shenzhen averages at about 26°C (78°F).
Hue usually receives less sunshine than Shenzhen during autumn. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Shenzhen receives 190 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Shenzhen receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hue usually receives more rain than Shenzhen. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Shenzhen 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Hue or Shenzhen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hue as well as Shenzhen. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Hue is generally a little warmer than Shenzhen. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 22°C (71°F), and Shenzhen fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the winter, Hue often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Shenzhen. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Shenzhen receives 140 hours of full sun.
Hue receives a lot of rain in the winter. Hue usually gets more rain in January than Shenzhen. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Shenzhen 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Hue or Shenzhen in the Spring?
Both Shenzhen and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Hue is a little warmer than Shenzhen in the spring. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Shenzhen fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually receives more sunshine than Shenzhen during spring. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Shenzhen receives 95 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Shenzhen. In April, Hue usually receives less rain than Shenzhen. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Shenzhen 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Shenzhen and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 325 mm (12.8 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 382 mm (15 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 393 mm (15.5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
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