Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Shanghai?
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 Shanghai or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Shanghai and Nadi (Port Denarau). 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: Shanghai or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest and most modern city in China. With a population of over 23 million, it is the economic and financial hub of the country. It also continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in China with regular changes to the city's layout and skyline. It is not uncommon for buildings to be torn down, rebuilt and then torn down and rebuilt again. The city also has skyscrapers that rank among the tallest in the world. It has an ever changing downtown and street scape. In Shanghai, the general mantra remains "out with the old, in with the new".
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayShanghai $140Nadi (Port Denarau) $204
The average daily cost (per person) in Shanghai is $140, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $204. 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 Shanghai and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personShanghai $87Nadi (Port Denarau) $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomShanghai $174Nadi (Port Denarau) $218
Compare Hotels in Shanghai and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Shanghai or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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: Shanghai Hotel Prices and Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Shanghai $4.17Nadi (Port Denarau) $9.05
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Shanghai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Shanghai:
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Taxi Ride$3.87
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Two Subway Tickets$0.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shanghai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Shanghai:
- Private Transfers to/from Shanghai Pudong Airport(PVG): $16
- Pudong PVG Hongqiao SHA Private Transfer ⇄ City Center: $16
- Private Transfer to/from Shanghai Disneyland Park: $19
- Yiwu Airport Private Departure Transfer from City Area: $20
- Yiwu Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer to City Area: $20
- Yiwu Airport Private Transfer, airport pick up drop off services: $20
- Private Transfer: Hotel to Shanghai Stadium (Football Match, League of Legends): $20
- Private Transfer to Shanghai Railway Station from City Hotels or Outskirts: $22
- Private Transfer to ERA Acrobats Show at Shanghai Circus World: $22
- [Airport Transfer] Shanghai Pudong Airport / Hongqiao Airport ⇔ Shanghai City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! : $23
- Shanghai City to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Shanghai Airport One Way Arrival and Departure Transfer: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.37
- Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.37
- Private VIP Transfers - Nadi International Airport to All Hotels: $9.41
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.41
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.41
- Private Shuttle Transfer to Nadi International Airport: $9.41
- Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels: $9.41
- Private VIP Transfers - All Hotels to Nadi International Airport: $9.41
- Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort: $12
- Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $13
- Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Hotel: $14
- Nadi Airport to All Denarau Islands Resorts (Private Transfer): $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Shanghai or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Shanghai 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 dayShanghai $40Nadi (Port Denarau) $71
Typical Food Prices in Shanghai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Shanghai are as follows:
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Dumpling Breakfast$1.49
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Desserts in Jinmao Building Observatory$22
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Ajisen Lunch for Two$7.73
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Cantelope$1.78
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Dumplings and Soup$2.23
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Duck Dinner$4.46
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Pastries$3.12
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Barbeque Dinner$9.51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shanghai
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Shanghai.
- City Center Authentic Local Food Tour-Tip Based: $3.55
- Online Cooking Class Sesame Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class General Tso's Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Authentic Shanghai Food Tour with Chi Gua Va: $35
- Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple and Local Food Tour: $49
- 2-Hour Shanghai Street Food Tour: Dumplings, Tea & Old City Bites: $68
- Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner: $68
- Market to Table Chinese Cooking Experience: $69
- Authentic Local Food Tour Near the Bund: $71
- Shanghai Food Tour and Alleyways to Skyline with 8 Local Eats: $71
- Shanghai Breakfast Omakase A Home Cook Food Tour: $71
- Small Group Shanghai After Dark Food Tour with 9 tastings: $74
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Shanghai $9.07Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Shanghai
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Shanghai are as follows:
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30 Minute River Cruise for Two$30
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Zoo for Two$15
Tours and Activities in Shanghai
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Shanghai are as follows:
- French Concession Multicultural Walking Tour: $4.00
- Shanghai City Walking Tour: $4.00
- Evening Walking Tour at the Bund: $5.00
- French Concession Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st & Best Rated: $5.00
- Customized Private Tour in Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden Zhujiajiao: $5.00
- Shanghai Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h and 22 audio reviews: $7.00
- Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket: $9.68
- Private Shanghai Full Day Tour Yu Garden, Bund and Oriental Pearl: $10
- Yuyuan Garden Entrance Ticket: $10
- Yu Garden Ticket: $11
- Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking: $11
- The History of the French Concession: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- FIJI: Official Sabeto Hotspring and Mudpool Tour: $47
- Kava Factory Tour and Flavored Kava Tasting Experience: $56
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $60
- Cultural Day Tour: $68
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $73
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $75
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $80
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $81
- Cultural Night Tour: $82
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $82
- Nadi Heritage Tour: $84
- Discover Nadi Tour: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayShanghai $7.91Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Shanghai
Also in Shanghai, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Shanghai Pub Crawl (Guided Bar Hopping) with Shots Included: $23
- Shanghai Bar Crawl: TCM Cocktails & Local Craft Beer: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Shanghai and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Shanghai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Shanghai is in Asia and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Shanghai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Shanghai 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Shanghai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Shanghai Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Shanghai or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Shanghai has a larger population, and is about 350 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Shanghai and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.