A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jingdezhen vs. Cromwell for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jingdezhen or Cromwell?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jingdezhen and Cromwell 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: Jingdezhen or Cromwell?

Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.

Cromwell

Cromwell is a town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated between two of the main highways on the South Island and is close to Queenstown and Wanaka. Luckily, the town is surrounded by Lake Dunstan, which is good for those who love being near water as Cromwell is the furthest point from the sea in the entire country.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, and The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Cromwell or Jingdezhen?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jingdezhen is $74, while the average daily cost in Cromwell is $100. 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 Jingdezhen and Cromwell in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jingdezhen $30
    Cromwell $39
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jingdezhen $60
    Cromwell $78
Compare Hotels in Jingdezhen and Cromwell

Looking for a hotel in Jingdezhen or Cromwell? 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.

Hotels in Jingdezhen


Hotels in Cromwell


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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: Cromwell Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jingdezhen $13
    Cromwell $25

Is it cheaper to fly into Jingdezhen or Cromwell?

Prices for flights to both Cromwell and Jingdezhen 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jingdezhen $35
    Cromwell $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jingdezhen $8.11
    Cromwell $16

Tours and Activities in Cromwell

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cromwell.

  • Queenstown to Middlemarch Small-Group Guided Tour (One-Way): $92
  • Queenstown: Mount Cook Premium Guided Day Tour: $161

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jingdezhen $39
    Cromwell $9.10


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jingdezhen and Cromwell, we can see that Cromwell is more expensive. And not only is Jingdezhen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jingdezhen is in Asia and Cromwell is in Pacific, 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 Jingdezhen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jingdezhen 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 Cromwell would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cromwell than you might in Jingdezhen.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jingdezhen Expensive? and Is Cromwell Expensive?.