Which place is cheaper, Harbin or Nha Trang?
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 Nha Trang or Harbin?
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 Nha Trang and Harbin. 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: Nha Trang or Harbin?
Nha Trang
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
Harbin
Harbin, China is the northernmost major city in the country, with a population of over 10 million. Harbin was founded in 1897 by Russia, which has resulted in a lot of Russian influence throughout the city and many Russian citizens. The city is most famous for their annual International Snow and Ice Festival, a two-month-long festival running from January through February of each year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Vietnam, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNha Trang $48Harbin $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $48, while the average daily cost in Harbin is $66. 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 Nha Trang and Harbin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNha Trang $13Harbin $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNha Trang $26Harbin $42
Compare Hotels in Nha Trang and Harbin
Looking for a hotel in Nha Trang or Harbin? 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: Nha Trang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nha Trang $13Harbin $1.52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.11
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Taxi From Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dalat to Nha Trang Private Car Transfer: $54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Harbin
Also for Harbin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Harbin Volga Manor Private Transfer Service with Entry Tickets: $300
- Shared Transfer Service to Ice and Snow World, Sun Island Snow Festival: $250
- Private Full Day Transfer Service to Harbin Top Winter Attractions: $198
- Harbin Ice Festival Tickets and Transfer Service : $148
- 4 Hour Private Transfer to Sun Island Snow Sculptures: $100
- Private Departure Transfer to Harbin North Railway Station from Harbin City: $100
- Harbin Catholic Church Car Transfer Service: $80
- Private HRB Airport Departure Transfer from Harbin City Hotel: $70
- Private HRB Airport Arrival Transfer to Harbin City Hotel: $70
- Private Arrival Transfer from Harbin West Railway Station to Harbin City Hotel: $65
- Harbin Taiping Airport Chauffeur Service, Harbin Airport Transfer, Pick up.: $59
- Harbin Airport (HRB) : Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet Service: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Harbin?
Prices for flights to both Harbin and Nha Trang 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 dayNha Trang $25Harbin $24
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Harbin
For Harbin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner Show with Costumes and Performances: $29
- Harbin Cultural Tour at Zhongyang Dajie to Baluoke with Dinner: $80
- Central Street, Baluoke Village, and Dinner Tour: $90
- Harbin Dumpling Cooking Class: $154
- Hot Spring Experience with Hot Pot Dinner in Harbin: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nha Trang $9.03Harbin $53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.21
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.65
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$17
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.38
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.79
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.48
Tours and Activities in Harbin
For Harbin, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Harbin Igloos Hot Pot Private Tour: $300
- Private Night Tour to Harbin Ice Festival: $261
- 1-Day Harbin Private Tour: $168
- 2-Day Harbin City Private Tour in Your Way in Winter Season: $280
- All-Inclusive Harbin City History and Local Culture Private Day Tour: $300
- Group Tour to Harbin Ice and Snow World plus Sun Island Snow Sculpture Festival: $298
- Half Day Tour for Harbin Guandong Ancient Lane and Wood Sculpture Museum: $104
- Half-Day Private Old Harbin Street Walking Tour with Meal: $300
- Harbin City Guided Tour to Zhongyang Street and Sophia Church: $180
- Harbin City Private Day Tour in Your Way in Winter Season: $200
- Harbin Ice Festival New Year Eve Countdown Group Tour on December 31: $200
- Harbin Ice Lantern Show and Center Street Tour: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNha Trang $18Harbin $7.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Harbin
Also in Harbin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half-Day Private Harbin Beer Museum and Brewery Tour: $250
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nha Trang and Harbin, we can see that Harbin is more expensive. And not only is Nha Trang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nha Trang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nha Trang 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 Harbin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Harbin than you might in Nha Trang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nha Trang Expensive? and Is Harbin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nha Trang or Harbin?
Harbin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Nha Trang and Harbin, 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 Nha Trang or Harbin?
Harbin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nha Trang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nha Trang or Harbin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nha Trang and Harbin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nha Trang year-round.
Nha Trang is a little warmer than Harbin in the summer. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Harbin fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Harbin receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Nha Trang usually receives less rain than Harbin. Nha Trang gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the summer. January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNha Trang 28°C (82°F)Harbin 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Harbin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nha Trang as well as Harbin. Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Nha Trang is much warmer than Harbin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nha Trang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Harbin averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Nha Trang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nha Trang usually gets more rain in October than Harbin. Nha Trang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year. September to December in Nha Trang is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Harbin 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Harbin in the Winter?
Both Harbin and Nha Trang are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year.
The weather in Harbin can be very cold. In January, Nha Trang is generally much warmer than Harbin. Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 24°C (75°F), and Harbin fluctuates around -18°C (-0°F).
In January, Nha Trang usually receives more rain than Harbin. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Nha Trang is January to August.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNha Trang 24°C (75°F)Harbin -18°C (-0°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Harbin in the Spring?
Both Harbin and Nha Trang during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Nha Trang is much warmer than Harbin in the spring. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Harbin fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Nha Trang usually gets more rain in April than Harbin. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Harbin 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Harbin and Nha Trang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -18°C (-0°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -14°C (7°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | -3°C (26°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | -14°C (7°F) | 5 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.