Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Can Tho 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.
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
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 Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $57. 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 Islamabad and Can Tho in more detail.
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Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Can Tho, we can see that Can Tho is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Islamabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Islamabad 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 Can Tho would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Can Tho than you might in Islamabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Can Tho Expensive?.
Islamabad has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad 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.
Islamabad has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Can Tho experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Can Tho and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Islamabad. In the summer, Islamabad is a little warmer than Can Tho. Typically, the summer temperatures in Islamabad in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Can Tho averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during summer. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 168 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. It's quite rainy in Islamabad. In July, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Can Tho and Islamabad during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In October, Islamabad is generally around the same temperature as Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 26°C (80°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the autumn, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 158 hours of full sun.
Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Islamabad usually gets less rain in October than Can Tho. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain this time of the year. December to April is the dry season in Can Tho. May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Can Tho. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Islamabad is much colder than Can Tho in the winter. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Can Tho fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Can Tho this time of the year. In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives less sunshine than Can Tho during winter. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Can Tho. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Can Tho. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
In the spring, Islamabad is around the same temperature as Can Tho. Typically, the spring temperatures in Islamabad in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Can Tho averages at about 29°C (84°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the spring, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 235 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Can Tho. Islamabad usually gets less rain in April than Can Tho. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. May to November in Can Tho is the rainy season.
Islamabad | Can Tho | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) |
Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) |
Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) |
Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) |
Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |