Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Kanchanaburi?
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 Kanchanaburi or Tianjin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kanchanaburi and Tianjin. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Kanchanaburi or Tianjin?
Kanchanaburi
If the hustle and bustle of the big city of Bangkok is just getting to you, there's an easy escape. Kanchanaburi, Thailand is a city located at the meeting of Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, and is ideal for backpackers looking to reflect and relax. With easily accessible waterfalls and national parks, you'll wonder why anyone ever leaves.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Kanchanaburi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKanchanaburi $55Tianjin $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Kanchanaburi is $55, while the average daily cost in Tianjin 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 Kanchanaburi and Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKanchanaburi $21Tianjin $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKanchanaburi $42Tianjin $74
Compare Hotels in Kanchanaburi and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Kanchanaburi or Tianjin? 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: Kanchanaburi Hotel Prices and Tianjin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kanchanaburi $14Tianjin $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kanchanaburi
Also for Kanchanaburi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Erawan Falls & River Kwai with Transfer from Kanchanaburi: $271
- Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $180
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer to/from Kanchanaburi: $114
- Private Transfer from Ratchaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $95
- Kanchanaburi River Kwai SUP Experience with Hotel Transfers: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Airport Transfer] Tianjin Airport ⇔ Tianjin City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service : $13
- Tianjin Railway Station Private Transfer to Cruise Port: $32
- Tianjin Private Round-Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $118
- Tianjin Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Pass and Eastern Qing Tombs: $132
- Tianjin Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Railway Station: $55
- Tianjin Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $55
- Tianjin Private Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $55
- Tianjin Port Pick-up and Beijing Hotel Drip-off Transfer with Private Driver: $155
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Private Transfer to City Hotels: $80
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Private Transfer from City Hotels: $80
- Tianjin Cruise Port to Hotels in Beijing Downtown Shared Transfer: $95
- Tianjin Cruise Port to Hotel in Beijing Downtown Private Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Kanchanaburi or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin and Kanchanaburi 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 dayKanchanaburi $23Tianjin $38
Typical Food Prices in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch$4.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thai Cooking Class: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kanchanaburi $9.96Tianjin $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kanchanaburi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kanchanaburi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Entry Park TreeHouse$5.97
Tours and Activities in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Best Paddleboarding Experience in Kanchanaburi River: $26
- Discovery Bike Tour: $17
- Erawan Waterfall & Train Tour from Kanchanaburi – Full Day: $130
- Fun Tree Top Zipline Adventure and Challenge in Kanchanaburi: $45
- Guided Walking Private Tour in History & Legends: $137
- Kanchanaburi 9 km Kwai Noi River Kayaking Tour: $31
- Kanchanaburi Countryside Cycling Adventure: $57
- Kanchanaburi Erawan Waterfall and Death Railway Full Day Tour: $79
- Kanchanaburi Erawan Waterfall and Train Along Death Railway Tour: $172
- Kanchanaburi Morning Countryside Bike Experience: $55
- Kanchanaburi Small-Group History and Local Life Guided Bike Tour: $51
- Kanchanaburi Sunset Cycling Tour: $52
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Porcelain House with Bullet Train Experience: $240
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $258
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
- From Beijing: Tianjin Highlights Day Tour by High-Speed Rail: $289
- Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English Speaking Driver from Tianjin Cruise Port: $261
- Private Beijing Shopping Tour with Bullet Train Experience from Tianjin: $269
- Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $248
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $210
- Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple: $238
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKanchanaburi $8.78Tianjin $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kanchanaburi and Tianjin, we can see that Tianjin is more expensive. And not only is Kanchanaburi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kanchanaburi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kanchanaburi 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 Tianjin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tianjin than you might in Kanchanaburi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kanchanaburi Expensive? and Is Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kanchanaburi or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Kanchanaburi. When comparing the sizes of Kanchanaburi and Tianjin, 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 Kanchanaburi or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kanchanaburi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Tianjin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kanchanaburi and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kanchanaburi year-round.
In July, Kanchanaburi is generally around the same temperature as Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Kanchanaburi average around 29°C (84°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. Kanchanaburi usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during summer. Kanchanaburi gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 224 hours of full sun in the summer.
Tianjin receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Kanchanaburi usually receives less rain than Tianjin. Kanchanaburi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, July to October is the rainy season in Kanchanaburi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKanchanaburi 29°C (84°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Tianjin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kanchanaburi as well as Tianjin. Kanchanaburi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kanchanaburi is much warmer than Tianjin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kanchanaburi averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Tianjin fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kanchanaburi this time of the year. In the autumn, Kanchanaburi often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Kanchanaburi gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Kanchanaburi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kanchanaburi usually gets more rain in October than Tianjin. Kanchanaburi gets 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to May in Kanchanaburi is the dry season. July to October in Kanchanaburi is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKanchanaburi 28°C (82°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Tianjin in the Winter?
Both Tianjin and Kanchanaburi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kanchanaburi throughout the year.
Tianjin can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Kanchanaburi is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kanchanaburi in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Tianjin averages at about -3°C (27°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi usually receives more sunshine than Tianjin during winter. Kanchanaburi gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 201 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kanchanaburi usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Kanchanaburi gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKanchanaburi 25°C (77°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Tianjin in the Spring?
Both Tianjin and Kanchanaburi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kanchanaburi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Kanchanaburi can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Kanchanaburi is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Kanchanaburi average around 32°C (89°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kanchanaburi. In the spring, Kanchanaburi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tianjin. Kanchanaburi gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 247 hours of full sun.
Kanchanaburi usually gets more rain in April than Tianjin. Kanchanaburi gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year. November to May is the dry season in Kanchanaburi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKanchanaburi 32°C (89°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Kanchanaburi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (87°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 218 mm (8.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 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.