Which place is cheaper, Sichuan or Tibet?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tibet and Sichuan can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
An autonomous region of China, Tibet is known to be the highest place on Earth with the Himalayas and Mount Everest located right along its western border. The area has long been inhabited by Tibetans, whose culture remains strong and central to the place itself, deeply embedded in religion. Most visitors come to Tibet to trek the mountains and see its holy places, monasteries, and temples dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism.
The Sichuan Provence of China is a fairly large Provence in the south central area near Tibet. The area has a wealth of history, natural beauty, and is famous for their cuisine which is known worldwide. You'll find that most young people in larger cities speak some English, although the majority of the area speaks a variant of Mandarin.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tibet is $69, while the average daily cost in Sichuan is $47. 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 Tibet and Sichuan in more detail.
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For Tibet, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sichuan.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tibet and Sichuan, we can see that Tibet is more expensive. And not only is Sichuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sichuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sichuan 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 Tibet would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tibet than you might in Sichuan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tibet Expensive? and Is Sichuan Expensive?.