Which place is cheaper, Wellington or Xiamen?
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 Xiamen or Wellington?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Xiamen and Wellington 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.
Where Should I go: Xiamen or Wellington?
Xiamen
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.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital and second largest city in New Zealand. It sits on the southwestern edge of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It's a beautiful setting that is encircled by mountains giving it a beautiful backdrop. There are also many cultural sights and attractions around town. Wellington really is the perfect mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and a vibrant urban core. The film industry is also prevelant in the city. The city's production centers have helped create Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Tin Tin, and District 9.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, and The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayXiamen $84Wellington $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Xiamen is $84, while the average daily cost in Wellington is $124. 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 Wellington in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personXiamen $31Wellington $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomXiamen $62Wellington $120
Compare Hotels in Xiamen and Wellington
Looking for a hotel in Xiamen or Wellington? 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: Wellington Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Xiamen $6.08Wellington $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Xiamen
Also for Xiamen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Chauffeur Service ,Xiamen Airport Transfer: $25
- Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Departure Transfer from City Areas: $33
- Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Arrival Transfer to City Area: $30
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng and HekengHakka Tulou fromXiamen: $90
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng Tulou and Hekeng Hakka Tulou from Xiamen City : $98
- Private Transfer to Hongkeng Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Hongkeng Tulou from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer from Xiamen North Railway Station to City Area: $19
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster : $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Hui'an county in Quanzhou: $89
- Private Transfer Service between Xiamen and Anxi : $89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wellington
Also for Wellington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket + Transfer: $58
- Wellington Airport(WLG) to Wellington-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
- Private Transfer from Wellington hotels to Wellington Cruise Port: $106
- Private Transfer from Wellington Port to Wellington Airport (WLG): $26
- Private Transfer from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington Port: $26
- Private Large SUV Airport Transfers Wellington - Executive Travel: $58
- Private Airport Transfer Service Vice Versa in Wellington by SUV: $75
- Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Xiamen or Wellington?
Prices for flights to both Wellington 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayXiamen $46Wellington $51
Typical Food Prices in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Walking Food Tour: $126
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Xiamen $16Wellington $16
Tours and Activities in Xiamen
For Xiamen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Fujian Tulou Private Day Tour to World Heritage Site Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster: $178
- 4-Hour Xiamen Private Local Food Market Experience: $103
- 4-Hour Xiamen Private Shore Excursion Tour in Your Way: $121
- 4-hour Xiamen Private Flexible Tour in Your Way: $115
- A Night Tour to Xiamen Gulang Island: $100
- Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour from Cruise Port or Airport : $155
- Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour with Meal: $176
- Flexible Xiamen Private Half Day Tour with Meal Option: $164
- From 3-Day Tulou and Gulangyu Island Tour: $589
- Fujian Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Tianluokeng and Daping Lou: $194
- Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Yunshuiyao Ancient Village and Hekeng Tulou : $203
- Half-Day Private Tour to Xiamen Gulangyu Island Highlights: $192
Tours and Activities in Wellington
For Wellington, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Creative Classes Ticket: $38
- Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament: $33
- Craft beers & car museum - Half Day Tour incl beverage samples: $99
- Craft beers & car museums - Full Day Tour incl beverage samples: $168
- Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour : $53
- From Half-Day Foodie Tour of the Wairarapa: $110
- From Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour: $292
- From Martinborough Winery Tour: $112
- From Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour: $129
- Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including Cable Car: $150
- Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour: $177
- Full Day Tour of Wellington: $177
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayXiamen $17Wellington $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Wellington
Also in Wellington, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wellington Craft Brewery Half-Day Guided Tour with Tastings: $100
- From Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour: $170
- Exclusive Martinborough Wine Tour: $210
- Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch: $395
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Xiamen and Wellington, we can see that Wellington is more expensive. And not only is Xiamen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Xiamen is in Asia and Wellington 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 Xiamen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Xiamen 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 Wellington would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wellington than you might in Xiamen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Xiamen Expensive? and Is Wellington Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Xiamen or Wellington?
Xiamen has a larger population, and is about 51% larger than the population of Wellington. When comparing the sizes of Xiamen and Wellington, 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 Xiamen or Wellington?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Wellington is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Xiamen has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Xiamen or Wellington in the Summer?
Both Wellington and Xiamen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Wellington in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Xiamen is generally much warmer than Wellingtonin January. Daily temperatures in Xiamen average around 30°C (86°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Xiamen. In July, Xiamen usually receives more rain than Wellingtonin January. Xiamen gets 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryXiamen 30°C (86°F)Wellington 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Wellington in the Autumn?
Both Wellington and Xiamen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Wellington for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months.
Xiamen is much warmer than Wellington in the autumn. The daily temperature in Xiamen averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Wellington fluctuates around 15°C (58°F)in April.
Xiamen usually gets less rain in October than Wellingtonin April. Xiamen gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilXiamen 25°C (77°F)Wellington 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Wellington in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Xiamen and Wellington. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Wellington because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Xiamen is a little warmer than Wellington. Typically, the winter temperatures in Xiamen in January average around 14°C (58°F), and Wellington averages at about 10°C (49°F)in July.
Wellington receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Xiamen usually receives less rain than Wellingtonin July. Xiamen gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyXiamen 14°C (58°F)Wellington 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Wellington in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Xiamen as well as Wellington. Additionally, the beaches are the main draw to Wellington this time of year.
In April, Xiamen is generally much warmer than Wellingtonin October. Daily temperatures in Xiamen average around 20°C (69°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Xiamen receives a lot of rain in the spring. Xiamen usually gets more rain in April than Wellingtonin October. Xiamen gets 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberXiamen 20°C (69°F)Wellington 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Wellington and Xiamen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (69°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| May | 24°C (76°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (69°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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