Which place is cheaper, Harbin or Xiamen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Xiamen and Harbin 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.
Xiamen is a coastal city in the Fujian Province of China and has been a major port city and gateway to China for centuries. This vibrant and modern city was named the most livable city in the world in 2002 and one of the first cities to be named a Special Economic Zone. Xiamen is best known for being home to Gulangyu Island, a beautiful island full of historic colonial buildings and lovely walking paths.
Harbin, China is the northernmost major city in the country, with a population of over 10 million. Harbin was founded in 1897 by Russia, which has resulted in a lot of Russian influence throughout the city and many Russian citizens. The city is most famous for their annual International Snow and Ice Festival, a two-month-long festival running from January through February of each year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Xiamen is $64, while the average daily cost in Harbin is $55. 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 Xiamen and Harbin in more detail.
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Also for Xiamen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Harbin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Harbin and Xiamen 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.
For Harbin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Xiamen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
For Harbin, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Xiamen and Harbin, we can see that Xiamen is more expensive. And not only is Harbin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Harbin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Harbin 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 Xiamen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Xiamen than you might in Harbin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Xiamen Expensive? and Is Harbin Expensive?.
Harbin has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Xiamen. When comparing the sizes of Xiamen and Harbin, 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Harbin and Xiamen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Xiamen is generally a little warmer than Harbin. Daily temperatures in Xiamen average around 30°C (86°F), and Harbin fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Harbin. It's quite rainy in Xiamen. In July, Xiamen usually receives less rain than Harbin. Xiamen gets 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Harbin and Xiamen during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Xiamen is much warmer than Harbin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Xiamen averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Harbin fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Xiamen usually gets more rain in October than Harbin. Xiamen gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Xiamen and Harbin.
It's quite cold in Harbin in the winter. In the winter, Xiamen is much warmer than Harbin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Xiamen in January average around 14°C (58°F), and Harbin averages at about -18°C (-0°F).
In January, Xiamen usually receives more rain than Harbin. Xiamen gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Xiamen as well as Harbin.
In April, Xiamen is generally much warmer than Harbin. Daily temperatures in Xiamen average around 20°C (69°F), and Harbin fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Xiamen receives a lot of rain in the spring. Xiamen usually gets more rain in April than Harbin. Xiamen gets 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Harbin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Xiamen | Harbin | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | -18°C (-0°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | -14°C (7°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | -3°C (26°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 20°C (69°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
May | 24°C (76°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
Nov | 21°C (69°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | -14°C (7°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |