Which place is cheaper, Napier or Nanchang?
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 Nanchang or Napier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Nanchang and Napier can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Nanchang or Napier?
Nanchang
Capital of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang is a city of southern China with a significant history. Landmarks like the Tengwang Pavilion represent the city's distant past, while its nickname - "the city of Heroes" - comes from the 1927 Nanchang Uprising when the Communist Party began. Today the city serves as a center for politics, economy, culture, science, education, commerce, and transportation.
Napier
Napier is city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Hawke's Bay Region, a famous area for wine vineyards. Napier has a population of 61,000 people and is known for its Art Deco architecture and of course, wine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Contiki Tours to New Zealand, and The Best G Adventures Tours to New Zealand.
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Nanchang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNanchang $83Napier $193
The average daily cost (per person) in Nanchang is $83, while the average daily cost in Napier is $193. 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 Nanchang and Napier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNanchang $20Napier $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNanchang $40Napier $202
Compare Hotels in Nanchang and Napier
Looking for a hotel in Nanchang or Napier? 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: Napier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nanchang $11Napier $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Nanchang or Napier?
Prices for flights to both Napier and Nanchang 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 dayNanchang $56Napier $63
Typical Food Prices in Napier
For Napier, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casural Lunch$8.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Napier
For Napier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nanchang $4.63Napier $27
Tours and Activities in Napier
For Napier, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Shore excursion - Napier sight seeing/Art Deco Tour, : $53
- 3 hour Napier City + Premium Winery Tour: $87
- Art Deco Walking Private Tour from Napier Cruise Port: $249
- Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided: $69
- Coast to Vineyards Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Tour from Napier: $48
- Deco City Black Cab Tours and Shuttles: $104
- Discover Napier Earthquake: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour: $95
- Hawke's Bay Historic Wineries Tour - Featuring NZ oldest Winery: $118
- Hawke's Bay: Self Guided Coast to Vineyards Cycle Tour: $47
- Hawke's bay: Chocolate, Honey, and Ice Cream Tour: $126
- Hawkes Bay Wine & Local Producers Tour | Award Winning | 6 hours: $164
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNanchang $6.41Napier $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Napier
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Napier are as follows:
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Wine$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Napier
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Napier:
- Art-Deco + Te Mata Peak+ Garden Walk + Wine Tasting: $87
- Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour: $89
- Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour: $101
- Wine Tasting Tour in Napier Region: $104
- Napier Cruise Excursion Art Deco Tour and Wine Tasting: $107
- From Hawke's Bay Small Group Wine Tour: $114
- Napier Art Deco & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $116
- Art Deco Heritage & Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting: $127
- Hawkes Bay - Scenic, luncheon, wine Tour: $131
- Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay : $146
- Craggy Range Deluxe - Hawke's Bay Wine Tour : $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nanchang and Napier, we can see that Napier is more expensive. And not only is Nanchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nanchang is in Asia and Napier 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 Nanchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nanchang 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 Napier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Napier than you might in Nanchang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nanchang Expensive? and Is Napier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nanchang or Napier?
Nanchang has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Napier. When comparing the sizes of Nanchang and Napier, 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.
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.