Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Tanah Rata?
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 Tanah Rata or Tianjin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tanah Rata or Tianjin? 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: Tanah Rata or Tianjin?
Tanah Rata
Tanah Rata is one of the main tourist towns in the Cameron Highlands. The Cameron Highlands are in western Malaysia and are a popular retreat for Malaysian residents and international travelers alike. The area's higher elevation offers an often much needed break from the country's oppressive heat. It also has a beautiful setting that is rich in agriculture and has rolling hills that are beautifully covered in tea plantations. Tanah Rata has many of the area's tourist amenities. ATMS, banks, and the area's main hospital are all found in town. For some, the area feels too touristy, but if you linger longer, and explore on your own, you can easily escape the mass tourism and see the area for what it is.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Malaysia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Tanah Rata Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTanah Rata $192Tianjin $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Tanah Rata is $192, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $92. 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 Tanah Rata and Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTanah Rata $76Tianjin $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTanah Rata $152Tianjin $70
Compare Hotels in Tanah Rata and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Tanah Rata or Tianjin? 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: Tanah Rata Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tanah Rata $33Tianjin $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tanah Rata
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tanah Rata:
- Private Transfer Service Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur: $229
- Departure Transfer from Cameron Highland to KLIA/KLIA2: $169
- Cameron Highland to Kuala Besut Jetty One Way SIC Transfer: $154
- Shared Transfer : Cameron Highland to Taman Negara via Kuala Tembeling Jetty: $154
- Cameron Highland to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $153
- Chauffeur: Cameron Highlands to Singapore Van Transfer: $125
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur Airport Departure Transfer: $110
- CameronHighland CityHotel to KualaLumpur Airport One-way Transfer: $109
- Cameron Highlands City To Kuala Lumpur City Transfer: $94
- Cameron Highlands Hotels to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $94
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beijing Airport Transfer from Tianjin International Cruise Port: $130
- Beijing Daxing or Capital Int’l Airport Private Departure Transfer from Tianjin : $128
- Binhai Airport Private Transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port: $80
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- Cruise Transfer:Tianjin International Home Port to Beijing PEK or Daxing Airport: $118
- Port Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotels: $100
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Train Stations (Tianjin/Tanggu): $63
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN): $39
- Private One Way Tianjin Port Transfer to Beijing including Great Wall Sightseeing: $198
- Private One Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port and Beijing: $132
Is it cheaper to fly into Tanah Rata or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin and Tanah Rata 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 dayTanah Rata $87Tianjin $36
Typical Food Prices in Tanah Rata
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tanah Rata:
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Dinner for Two$6.42
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Dessert$0.71
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Lunch$4.52
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Afternoon tea$4.40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tanah Rata $39Tianjin $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tanah Rata
Here are a few typical costs in Tanah Rata for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tea Factory Visit$6.42
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Tour of Orang Asli Village$24
Tours and Activities in Tanah Rata
Here are a few actual costs in Tanah Rata for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cameron Highlands Sightseing Tour: $35
- Cameron Highlands City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Cameron Highlands City to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $109
- Cameron Highlands Full Day Join in Tour: $49
- Cameron Highlands Full Day Tour: $75
- Cameron Highlands Private Sightseeing Tour : $211
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur International Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Cameron Highlands: Agro Tour: $61
- Cameron Highlands: Mossy Forest Tour: $30
- Special Cameron Highlands ~ Day tour;Solo;Couple;Group: $292
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin International Cruise Home Port to Beijing Airport/City Tr: $119
- Guided Day Tour to Tianjin Downtown with Lunch: $148
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $176
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Port-up To Beijing City Self-Guide Tour and Drop-off at Beijing Hotel: $192
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour: $214
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $215
- Private Tianjin Shopping Tour: $218
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTanah Rata $21Tianjin $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tanah Rata and Tianjin, we can see that Tanah Rata is more expensive. And not only is Tianjin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tianjin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tianjin 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 Tanah Rata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tanah Rata than you might in Tianjin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tanah Rata Expensive? and Is Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tanah Rata or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 540 times larger than the population of Tanah Rata. When comparing the sizes of Tanah Rata and Tianjin, 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 Tanah Rata or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tanah Rata experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tanah Rata or Tianjin in the Summer?
Both Tianjin and Tanah Rata during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tanah Rata because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Tanah Rata is around the same temperature as Tianjin. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tanah Rata in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Tianjin averages at about 27°C (80°F).
Tianjin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tanah Rata usually gets less rain in July than Tianjin. Tanah Rata gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTanah Rata 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Tanah Rata or Tianjin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tanah Rata and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tanah Rata year-round.
In October, Tanah Rata is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Tanah Rata average around 27°C (81°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Tanah Rata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Tanah Rata usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Tanah Rata gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTanah Rata 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Tanah Rata or Tianjin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tanah Rata as well as Tianjin. Tanah Rata attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tianjin can get quite cold in the winter. Tanah Rata is much warmer than Tianjin in the winter. The daily temperature in Tanah Rata averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Tianjin fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
Tanah Rata receives a lot of rain in the winter. Tanah Rata usually gets more rain in January than Tianjin. Tanah Rata gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTanah Rata 27°C (80°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Tanah Rata or Tianjin in the Spring?
Both Tianjin and Tanah Rata are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tanah Rata throughout the year.
In the spring, Tanah Rata is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tanah Rata in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Tianjin averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Tanah Rata. In April, Tanah Rata usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Tanah Rata gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTanah Rata 28°C (82°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Tanah Rata
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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