Which place is cheaper, Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru?
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 Johor Bahru. 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 Johor Bahru?
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.
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Southern Malaysia. Though it is largely industrial and does not typically cater to tourists, especially compared to the grandeur of neighboring Singapore, the city does have some opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Luxury Tours to Malaysia, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNha Trang $49Johor Bahru $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $49, while the average daily cost in Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNha Trang $13Johor Bahru $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNha Trang $26Johor Bahru $82
Compare Hotels in Nha Trang and Johor Bahru
Looking for a hotel in Nha Trang or Johor Bahru? 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 and Johor Bahru Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nha Trang $13Johor Bahru $13
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$0.12
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Taxi From Airport$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Nha Trang airport transfer: $9.00
- Private Airport Transfer: CXR Airport → Cam Ranh City: $16
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang City Center to Cau Da/Vinpearl Port: $18
- Cam Ranh Airport - Airport Transportation - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Mia Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to The Anam Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Mia Resort to Nha Trang - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Radisson Blu Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Swandor Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Duyen Ha Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Cam Ranh Riviera Beach Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Fusion Resort - Private Transfer: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johor Bahru
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johor Bahru:
- Private Transfer from Legoland (Malaysia) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): $290
- Johor Bharu to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $275
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur Transfer [Car]: $214
- LEGOLAND Malaysia Admission Ticket with Return Transfer from Kuala Lumpur: $189
- Johor Bahru to Genting Highlands Hotels (Door to Door) Private Transfer: $180
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Malacca Transfer [Car]: $160
- Private Transfer : Johor Bharu (JB) to Kuala Lumpur (KL): $137
- Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $125
- Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur Airport 1-way Transfer: $125
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Cameron Highlands Transfer [Van]: $122
- Universal Studios Singapore Tickets with Round-trip Transfers: $116
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Johor Bahru?
Prices for flights to both Johor Bahru 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 $25Johor Bahru $16
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)$5.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Seafood Buffet Dinner at The Square Restaurant Novotel Nha Trang: $25
- Nha Trang Cooking Class: Market Tour & Countryside Cooking: $67
- Nha Trang Evening Street Food Tour by Motorbike with Local Chef: $67
- Crossing: Sunset Cruise Live Music, Buffet Dinner & DJ Party: $79
- Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Experience Countryside Private Cooking Class in Nha Trang City: $95
- Daily Cooking Class In Nha Trang Countryside: $95
- Nha Trang Bay Sunset Luxury Cruise – Dinner, Cocktails & Transfer: $119
- Nha Trang Bay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Cocktails and Dinner: $125
- Sunset cocktail and dinner on the Emperor cruise on Nha Trang Bay: $137
- Nha Trang Sunset and Dinner on Cruise: $180
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johor Bahru
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johor Bahru.
- Singapore: Christmas Dinner Cruise with 7 Course XMAS Menu: $289
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nha Trang $9.22Johor Bahru $8.04
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)$1.24
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.71
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$17
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.39
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.87
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.67
Tours and Activities in Nha Trang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
- Vietnam I-Resort Nha Trang Experience: $4.64
- Nha Trang Mini Open-Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $4.76
- Thap Ba Mud Bath Experience in Nha Trang, Vietnam: $5.00
- I Resort Nha Trang Mud Bath Experience: $7.80
- Experience Nha Trang Cai River Basket Boat Eco Tour: $10
- Vietnam: Life Puppets Show for Đó Theatre Ticket: $11
- Vietnamese Folk Craft Experience & Ao Dai Photoshoot: $18
- Life Puppets show - Đó Theatre Ticket: $19
- Private Car 4s / 7s in Nha Trang Airport or City tour: $25
- Nha Trang Snorkeling Tour-Vuongland Travel: $28
- Island Hopping Tour with Snorkeling and Floating Party: $28
- Vietnam: Nha Trang Half-day City Tour: $28
Tours and Activities in Johor Bahru
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johor Bahru are as follows:
- °15Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide: $149
- Adventure Cove Waterpark Admission Ticket: $39
- Adventure Cove Waterpark Sentosa Island Singapore AdmissionTicket: $31
- Adventure Cove Waterpark Tickets: $49
- Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Admission Ticket in Johor: $30
- Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Tickets: $39
- Adventure Waterpark Ticket Desaru Coast: $19
- DaVinci & The Wheel of Time - Cinematic Walkthrough VR Experience: $19
- Firefly Tour Johor Bahru@Kota Tinggi Firefly Park: $6.58
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour (Double): $86
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour(Single): $62
- Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNha Trang $18Johor Bahru $5.25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nha Trang and Johor Bahru, we can see that Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nha Trang or Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Nha Trang and Johor Bahru, 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.