Should you visit Xiamen or Wuhu?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Xiamen and Wuhu can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Wuhu
The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.
The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.
Which city is cheaper, Wuhu or Xiamen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Xiamen is $57, while the average daily cost in Wuhu is $78. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Xiamen and Wuhu in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $54 for a double occupancy room in Xiamen If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $54 for a double occupancy room in Wuhu.
Food
Xiamen food costs typically run travelers around $24 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
On average, meal and food prices in Wuhu cost around $35 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $14.
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Food
Meals for one day
Xiamen $24
Wuhu $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Xiamen
For Xiamen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Chengdu Private Food Tour (With Visit to Kuanzhai Alley and Hotpot Experience):
$32
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Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum and Sanxingdui Museum Private Day Tour with Hotpot Dinner:
$76
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Dim Sum Cooking Class and Wet Market Visit in Shanghai:
$78
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Beijing Hutong Evening Food Tour by Tuk Tuk:
$80
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Chengdu Panda Base Private Day Tour and Sichuan Cooking Class:
$83
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Beijing Food Culture & Cooking Class:
$137
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wuhu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Wuhu.
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Chengdu Private Food Tour (With Visit to Kuanzhai Alley and Hotpot Experience):
$32
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Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum and Sanxingdui Museum Private Day Tour with Hotpot Dinner:
$76
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Dim Sum Cooking Class and Wet Market Visit in Shanghai:
$78
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Beijing Hutong Evening Food Tour by Tuk Tuk:
$80
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Chengdu Panda Base Private Day Tour and Sichuan Cooking Class:
$83
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Beijing Food Culture & Cooking Class:
$137
Local Transportation
Xiamen's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $5.38 per person, per day on transportation in Xiamen.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $23 per day to get around in Wuhu.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Xiamen
Also for Xiamen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Shared Coach Transfers between Shenzhen Bay Port and Hong Kong (Trans-island):
$6.45
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Shared Coach Transfers between Panyu and Hong Kong by Eternal East Bus:
$11
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Shared Shenzhen Airport (SZX) Coach Transfers for Hong Kong (Trans-Island):
$12
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Shared Coach Transfers Between Hong Kong and Zhaoqing by EE Bus:
$12
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Shared Coach Transfers between Foshan and Hong Kong by Eternal East Bus:
$13
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Shared Coach Transfers between Hong Kong and Huadu by Eternal East Bus:
$13
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Shared Coach Transfers Between Guangzhou and Hong Kong:
$14
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Shared Coach Transfers between Foshan and Hong Kong:
$14
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Shared Coach Transfers between Shunde and Hong Kong:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Xiamen to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN):
$14
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Private Departure Transfer:City Hotel to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport(XMN):
$14
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Shared Coach Transfers Between Heyuan and Hong Kong by EE Bus:
$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wuhu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wuhu:
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[Up to 20% Off] Private City Transfers for Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing :
$23
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[Up to 15% Off for Round Trip Transfers] Private Beijing Capital Airport Transfers (PEK) for Beijing :
$37
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Yangshuo and Li River Highlights Day Tour with Transfers:
$111
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Shared Shenzhen Airport (SZX) Coach Transfers for Hong Kong (Trans-Island):
$12
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Shared Hong Kong International Airport Transfers (HKG) for Shenzhen:
$15
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Shared Coach Transfers between Shunde and Hong Kong:
$14
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Shared Coach Transfers between Shenzhen Bay Port and Hong Kong (Trans-island):
$6.45
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Shared Coach Transfers between Panyu and Hong Kong by Eternal East Bus:
$11
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Shared Coach Transfers between Hong Kong and Huadu by Eternal East Bus:
$13
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Shared Coach Transfers between Foshan and Hong Kong by Eternal East Bus:
$13
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Shared Coach Transfers between Foshan and Hong Kong:
$14
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Shared Coach Transfers Between Hong Kong and Zhaoqing by EE Bus:
$12
Is it cheaper to fly into Xiamen or Wuhu?
Prices for flights to both Wuhu 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Xiamen can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $14 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $16 per person, per day in Wuhu. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Xiamen
For Xiamen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Hupao Park Ticket in Hangzhou (For Mainland China ID Holders):
$2.35
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China Red Sandalwood Museum Ticket in Beijing :
$2.79
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Simatai Great Wall Admission with Cable Car Ticket in Beijing:
$3.09
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Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket Chengdu - ID Card Direct Entry:
$4.19
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Evergreen Resort Ticket in Shenzhen:
$6.19
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Jinxi Ancient Town Attractions Combo Ticket:
$6.99
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Gulangyu Seashell Museum Ticket:
$7.45
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Wuyishan Xiamei Ancient Village Admission Ticket:
$8.55
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Ferry Round Trip Ticket between Xiamen City and Gulangyu Sanqiutian Pier:
$8.55
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Ferry Round Trip Ticket between Xiamen City and Gulangyu Neicuoao Pier:
$8.55
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Beijing Palace Museum Ticket (The Forbidden City):
$9.29
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Shanghai Joy City Rooftop Ferris Wheel - Sky Ring Ticket:
$9.29
Tours and Activities in Wuhu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wuhu are as follows:
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Lionsgate Entertainment World Ticket in Henqin Zhuhai :
$31
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2 Days Shanghai Private Tour:
$178
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2D1N Mount Emei Monastery Cultural Tour:
$51
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2D1N Mount Emei Tour from Chengdu:
$199
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2D1N Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha Tour from Chengdu:
$216
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3 Day Essential Hangzhou Private Tour:
$297
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3 Day Guilin Highlights & Rice Terraces Private Tour:
$222
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4 Day Guilin and Yangshuo Private Tour:
$348
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Anchang Ancient Town and Yangshan Stone Quarry Day Private Tour from Hangzhou:
$61
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Baofeng Lake Admission Ticket in Zhangjiajie (with Boat Ride) :
$16
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Barca Experience Ticket in Haikou:
$20
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Beijing Alleys, Beihai Park, and Prince Gong's Mansion Private Day Tour:
$76
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Xiamen spend on average $15 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about $7.27 on alcoholic beverages in Wuhu per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Xiamen and Wuhu, we can see that Wuhu is more expensive. And not only is Xiamen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Wuhu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuhu than you might in Xiamen.
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