Which place is cheaper, Qingdao or Jodhpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jodhpur or Qingdao?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Qingdao 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: Jodhpur or Qingdao?
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
Qingdao
Qingdao, China, located in the Shandong Province, is a very large city right on the Yellow Sea coast. The city, whose name means "The Green Island" due to it's gorgeous landscapes and interesting geography, was named China's most livable city in 2012. The city is rich in history, having almost become a German territory in 1897 and being occupied by the Japanese during WWI. Evidence of these occupiers is present in much of the architecture around the city, which includes a few Catholic and Protestant churches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Cultural Tours in China, and The Best Luxury Tours to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJodhpur $35Qingdao $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $35, while the average daily cost in Qingdao is $58. 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 Jodhpur and Qingdao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Qingdao $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Qingdao $52
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Qingdao
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Qingdao? 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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.51Qingdao $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $60
- jodhpur to ranthambore one Way Transfer: $106
- jaiselmer to Jodhpur one Way Transfer: $48
- jaipur to jodhpur one Way Transfer: $96
- Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur via Jain Temple in Ranakpur: $45
- Transfer Udaipur to Jodhpur via Ranakpur & KumbhalgarhFort: $48
- Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranakpur To Udaipur: $44
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur: $201
- Private Transfers from Jodhpur To Udaipur Hotels with Stops: $49
- Private Transfers Jodhpur To Pushkar Drop: $62
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Delhi by a/c car: $139
- Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Qingdao
Also for Qingdao, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Qingdao Railway Station Depature Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Qingdao Railway Station Arrival Transfer to City Hotel: $36
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao central to Qingdao Airport (TAO): $83
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao: $83
- Qingdao Northern Railway Station Arrival Private One-Way Transfer: $42
- Qingdao Liuting Airport Transfer Service by Minivan: $86
- Qingdao Cruise Port Departure Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Private Departure Transfer: City Hotel to Qingdao Railway Station : $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Qingdao?
Prices for flights to both Qingdao and Jodhpur 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 dayJodhpur $13Qingdao $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $6.15
- Half Day Osian Village Safari Tour with Dinner: $11
- Experience Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $19
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $20
- Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur: $22
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- Waking Food Tour In Jodhpur: $24
- Taste of Jodhpur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $24
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $25
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jodhpur $12Qingdao $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.98
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Astrology Reading$4.19
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jodhpur city tour with Private guide and car: $120
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- 2 Days Guided Jodhpur & Udaipur Tour From Jodhpur With Hotels: $198
- 2 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Camel & Village Tour: $78
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $90
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $72
- 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $200
- 2 Days Tour in Jodhpur, Heritage City: $83
- 2 Days in Jodhpur Heritage Tour : $75
- 3 Day Sightseeing Tour of Jodhpur & Udaipur: $229
- 3 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Tour: $98
- 3 Days Jodhpur Private Tour: $216
Tours and Activities in Qingdao
For Qingdao, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum: $216
- All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Qingdao Highlights with Lunch: $285
- Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour: $224
- Private Qingdao City tour with Lunch and Qingdao beer: $175
- Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch: $190
- Private Qingdao Laoshan day tour with lunch& round way cable car: $240
- Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift: $199
- Qingdao Discover Tour to the Mount Laoshan and Tasting Famous Local Beer: $248
- Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car: $238
- Qingdao Private Tour: City Highlights and Laoshan Mountain with Lunch+Cable Car: $268
- Qingdao Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Laoshan Mountain Sightseeing Tour: $207
- Qingdao private half day tour with Tsingdao Beer Lunch : $202
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $10Qingdao $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Qingdao, we can see that Qingdao is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Qingdao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Qingdao than you might in Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jodhpur Expensive? and Is Qingdao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Qingdao?
Qingdao has a larger population, and is about 78% larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Qingdao, 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 Jodhpur or Qingdao?
Qingdao has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jodhpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jodhpur or Qingdao in the Summer?
Both Qingdao and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year.
Jodhpur can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Jodhpur is generally a little warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 32°C (90°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Qingdao. It's quite rainy in Jodhpur. In July, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Qingdao. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJodhpur 32°C (90°F)Qingdao 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Qingdao in the Autumn?
Both Qingdao and Jodhpur during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Jodhpur is much warmer than Qingdao in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Qingdao fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Jodhpur usually gets less rain in October than Qingdao. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJodhpur 28°C (82°F)Qingdao 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Qingdao in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Qingdao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Qingdao. In the winter, Jodhpur is much warmer than Qingdao. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jodhpur in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Qingdao averages at about -0°C (32°F).
In January, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Qingdao. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJodhpur 17°C (63°F)Qingdao -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Qingdao in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Qingdao. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Jodhpur can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Jodhpur is generally much warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 31°C (88°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Jodhpur usually gets less rain in April than Qingdao. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJodhpur 31°C (88°F)Qingdao 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Qingdao and Jodhpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.