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

Should you visit Jingdezhen or Te Anau?

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 Te Anau 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 Te Anau?

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.

Te Anau

Te Anau is a town on the South Island of New Zealand, best-known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is a major destination for ecotourism as it is home to rare species like the endangered flightless takahe bird and natural features like caves, waterfalls, forests, lakes, glacial valleys, and mountains.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best G Adventures Tours to New Zealand, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Auckland.


Which place is cheaper, Te Anau or Jingdezhen?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jingdezhen is $58, while the average daily cost in Te Anau is $98. 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 Te Anau in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jingdezhen $30
    Te Anau $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jingdezhen $60
    Te Anau $88
Compare Hotels in Jingdezhen and Te Anau

Looking for a hotel in Jingdezhen or Te Anau? 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 Te Anau


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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: Te Anau Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jingdezhen $12
    Te Anau $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Te Anau

Also for Te Anau, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Kepler Water Taxi Transfer across Lake Te Anau: $15

Is it cheaper to fly into Jingdezhen or Te Anau?

Prices for flights to both Te Anau 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 $20
    Te Anau $27

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jingdezhen $7.98
    Te Anau $47

Tours and Activities in Te Anau

For Te Anau, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Glowworm Caves Guided Tour: $71
  • Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour: $72
  • Evening Scenic Cruise: $86
  • Lake 3-Hour Boat Cruise with Guided Walk: $86
  • Afternoon Te Anau Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht: $87
  • Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau: $87
  • Morning Tea Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht from Te Anau: $88
  • Fiordland: Jet Boat & Nature Walk Experience from Te Anau: $106
  • Full-Day National Park Tour with Cruise and Lunch: $110
  • From Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise: $110
  • Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau : $113
  • Premium Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise: $118

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jingdezhen $38
    Te Anau $14


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jingdezhen and Te Anau, we can see that Te Anau 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 Te Anau 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 Te Anau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Te Anau 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 Te Anau Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Jingdezhen or Te Anau?

Jingdezhen has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Te Anau. When comparing the sizes of Jingdezhen and Te Anau, 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.