Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays or Nanjing?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nanjing or Whitsundays?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Nanjing or Whitsundays? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Nanjing or Whitsundays?
Nanjing
Nanjing is the capital city of the Jiangsu Province on the central eastern coast of China, just north of Shanghai. This historically and culturally rich city lies at the lower end of the Yangtze river, resulting in lush and scenic landscapes. Nanjing is well-known for having many popular historical sites, some of which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Whitsundays
Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.
As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNanjing $96Whitsundays $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Nanjing is $96, while the average daily cost in Whitsundays is $132. 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 Nanjing and Whitsundays in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNanjing $46Whitsundays $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNanjing $92Whitsundays $138
Compare Hotels in Nanjing and Whitsundays
Looking for a hotel in Nanjing or Whitsundays? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nanjing $38Whitsundays $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nanjing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nanjing:
- Nanjing Lukou Int Airport (NKG): Private Transfer to Nanjing: $175
- Nanjing to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfers: $163
- Nanjing to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Train Station Transfer: $120
- Nanjing Private Transfer from Nanjing central to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG): $114
- Private Transfer to Yangzhou City from Nanjing Lukou Airport : $109
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Zhenjiang from Nanjing: $94
- Nanjing to Huangshan Bullet Train Ticket with Train Station Transfer: $90
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Yangzhou Attractions from Nanjing: $89
- Private Transfer to Gaochun City from Nanjing Lukou Airport: $88
- Private Transfer to Gaochun City from Nanjing : $88
- Yangzhou Private Transfer Service from Nanjing City or Lukou Airport : $80
- Zhenjiang Private Transfer Service from Nanjing City or Lukou Airport : $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Whitsundays
Also for Whitsundays, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Whitsunday Islands: Whitehaven Beach Camping Transfer: $124
Is it cheaper to fly into Nanjing or Whitsundays?
Prices for flights to both Whitsundays and Nanjing 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 dayNanjing $28Whitsundays $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nanjing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nanjing.
- 3-Hour Nanjing Authentic Local Food Tour by Public Transportation: $93
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Night Tour with Dinner Option : $112
- Nanjing City Private Night Tour with Qinghuai River Cruise and Dinner Option: $114
- Nanjing Tangshan Mountain Hot Spring Experience and Hot Pot Dinner: $175
- Private Amazing Nanjing Airport Layover Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $181
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Whitsundays
For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nanjing $9.27Whitsundays $25
Tours and Activities in Nanjing
Here are a few actual costs in Nanjing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half-Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour : $109
- 2-Day Unlimited Nanjing Private Flexible Tour with Lunch Option : $295
- 4-Hour Nanjing City Private Tailor-Made Tour in Your Way : $109
- 4-Hour Nanjing Private Tour: Xiaoling Tomb, Ming City Wall and Memorial Hall : $115
- All Inclusive Amazing Nanjing City Highlights Private Day Tour: $193
- All Inclusive Nanjing City Private Day Tour with Tailor-Made Highlights: $213
- All-inclusive Customized Nanjing Layover Tour: $201
- Beijing Great Wall Tour from Nanjing by Bullet Train with Private Car Service: $282
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour: $164
- Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour : $63
- Flexible Zhenjiang Private Day Tour from Nanjing: $197
- Half Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour with Night River Cruise: $165
Tours and Activities in Whitsundays
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.
- From Daydream Is.: Whitsundays & Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise: $91
- Whitsundays Camira Sailing Adventure from Daydream Island: $150
- Daydream Island: Great Barrier Reef Adventure Cruise: $195
- Airlie Beach: Private Guided 2-Night Yacht Sailing Cruise: $4,941
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNanjing $9.46Whitsundays $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nanjing and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays is more expensive. And not only is Nanjing much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nanjing is in Asia and Whitsundays 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 Nanjing would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nanjing 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays than you might in Nanjing.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nanjing Expensive? and Is Whitsundays Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Nanjing or Whitsundays?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Whitsundays is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Nanjing has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Nanjing or Whitsundays in the Summer?
Both Whitsundays and Nanjing during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Nanjing is generally around the same temperature as Whitsundaysin January. Daily temperatures in Nanjing average around 28°C (83°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Whitsundays gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nanjing. Nanjing usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Nanjing gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryNanjing 28°C (83°F)Whitsundays 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Nanjing or Whitsundays in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nanjing and Whitsundays.
Nanjing is cooler than Whitsundays in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nanjing averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in April.
Whitsundays receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Nanjing usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin April. Nanjing gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilNanjing 17°C (63°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Nanjing or Whitsundays in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Nanjing as well as Whitsundays.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Nanjing. In the winter, Nanjing is much colder than Whitsundays. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nanjing in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 16°C (62°F)in July.
Nanjing usually gets less rain in January than Whitsundaysin July. Nanjing gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyNanjing 3°C (37°F)Whitsundays 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Nanjing or Whitsundays in the Spring?
Both Whitsundays and Nanjing are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Nanjing is generally cooler than Whitsundaysin October. Daily temperatures in Nanjing average around 15°C (60°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Nanjing. In April, Nanjing usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin October. Nanjing gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberNanjing 15°C (60°F)Whitsundays 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Whitsundays and Nanjing
| Nanjing | Whitsundays | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 377 mm (14.8 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) |
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