Which place is cheaper, Nanjing or Nha Trang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nha Trang or Nanjing?
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 Nanjing. 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 Nanjing?
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.
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.
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 Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNha Trang $39Nanjing $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $39, while the average daily cost in Nanjing is $96. 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 Nanjing in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNha Trang $13Nanjing $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNha Trang $26Nanjing $92
Compare Hotels in Nha Trang and Nanjing
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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 $13Nanjing $38
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:
- Cam Ranh Airport - Airport Transportation - Private Transfer: $20
- Combo (Hotel & Transfer) - XAVIA Hotel Nha Trang 4 stars (TOP): $43
- Doc Let Beach & Resort to Nha Trang/Cam Ranh Airport - Private Transfer: $65
- From Cau Da Port Luxury Nha Trang City Trip And Transfer: $85
- NHA TRANG : Cam Ranh Airport Private Transfer: $16
- Nha Trang - Private Airport transfers: $22
- Nha Trang 2 way Airport Transfer plus 1 day City Tour with Mud Bath: $128
- Nha Trang Airport CXR to Nha Trang - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Nha Trang Private Cam Ranh Airport transfer.: $23
- Nha Trang airport transfer : $9.00
- Nha Trang to Buon Me Thuot - Private Transfer: $99
- Nha Trang to Cam Ranh Riviera Beach Resort - Private Transfer: $20
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Nanjing?
Prices for flights to both Nanjing 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 $15Nanjing $28
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)$5.59
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:
- Street Food Tour & Fresh Beer Tasting by Scooter: $62
- Nha Trang Cooking Class (visiting local market & countryside): $67
- Viet Garden Cooking Class (Countryside and Market tour): $68
- Nha Trang Special Sunset River Cruise for sightseeing and nice dinner: $77
- NhaTrang Private Sunset River Cruise for a nice dinner at a riverside restaurant: $82
- Nha Trang Half-Day Cooking Class: $85
- Countryside Private Cooking Class: $87
- Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Romantic Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Watching Stunning Sunset with Cocktail and Dinner on Luxury Cruise : $92
- Nha Trang River Cruises and Cooking Class Included Lunch: $95
- Private Half-Day Cooking Class in Nha Trang with Pick Up: $97
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nha Trang $9.51Nanjing $9.27
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)$1.28
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.80
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$18
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.40
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.99
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.99
Tours and Activities in Nha Trang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
- VinWonders Entry Ticket with Optional Cable Car: $2.95
- Nha Trang : Combo Monkey Island with Orchids Island Ticket: $17
- Stand-up Paddleboard Sunset Tour: $19
- Nha Trang Half Day Tour to Po Nagar and Long Son Pagoda: $22
- Snorkeling Tour at Coral Reef: $23
- Nha Trang Island Hopping Tour Snorkeling and Floating Party: $23
- Island Hopping Tour, Snorkeling & Floating Party: $24
- City tour by Cyclo: $25
- Hoi An Impression Theme Park and Memories Show Tickets: $25
- Nha Trang Snorkeling Tour-Vuongland Travel: $26
- Trekking Tour Nha Trang-Vuongland Travel: $26
- Amazing Snorkeling at Mun Island ( Group Tour ): $29
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNha Trang $19Nanjing $9.46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nha Trang and Nanjing, we can see that Nanjing 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 Nanjing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nanjing 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 Nanjing Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nha Trang or Nanjing?
Nanjing has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Nha Trang and Nanjing, 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 Nanjing?
Nanjing 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 Nanjing in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Nha Trang as well as Nanjing. Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nha Trang is around the same temperature as Nanjing in the summer. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Nanjing fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite rainy in Nanjing. Nha Trang usually gets less rain in July than Nanjing. Nha Trang gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season. September to December in Nha Trang is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNha Trang 28°C (82°F)Nanjing 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Nanjing in the Autumn?
Both Nanjing and Nha Trang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year.
In the autumn, Nha Trang is a little warmer than Nanjing. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nha Trang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Nanjing averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Nha Trang. In October, Nha Trang usually receives more rain than Nanjing. Nha Trang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Nha Trang is September to December.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Nanjing 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Nanjing in the Winter?
Both Nanjing and Nha Trang during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Nanjing can be very cold during winter. In January, Nha Trang is generally much warmer than Nanjing. Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 24°C (75°F), and Nanjing fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Nha Trang usually gets more rain in January than Nanjing. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year. January to August is the dry season in Nha Trang.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNha Trang 24°C (75°F)Nanjing 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Nanjing in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Nha Trang and Nanjing. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nha Trang year-round.
Nha Trang is much warmer than Nanjing in the spring. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Nanjing fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Nanjing receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Nha Trang usually receives less rain than Nanjing. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Nanjing 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Nanjing and Nha Trang
| Nha Trang | Nanjing | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 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.