Which place is cheaper, Seville or Xi'an?
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 Xi'an or Seville?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Xi'an and Seville 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: Xi'an or Seville?
Xi'an
Xi'an is an ancient city in the Shaanxi Province in China. Today it is most notable as the location of the Terracotta Warriors, but for visitors who choose to linger, there is so much more to see and do in the area. The city itself is more than 3,000 years old and for about one thousand years, through 13 dynasties and 73 emperors, it was the capital. Because of its rich history there are many historical ruins and a strong culture in the city. Today the city is a pleasant place to visit, although much of it's influence and power has dwindled. The city has both cosmopolitan and modern areas as well as historic and culturally rich areas. The neighborhoods are diverse and by exploring the city in depth you can learn a little more about what China really has to offer.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayXi'an $105Seville $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Xi'an is $105, while the average daily cost in Seville is $178. 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 Xi'an and Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personXi'an $61Seville $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomXi'an $122Seville $136
Compare Hotels in Xi'an and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Xi'an or Seville? 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: Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Xi'an $12Seville $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Xi'an
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Xi'an:
- Xi'an: 5-Day Guided Tour with Meals and Transfers: $574
- Xi'an Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 40 pax: $300
- 2-Day Customized Private Tour With Transfer in Historical Xi'an: $269
- From Xian: Terracotta Army and City Wall Tour with Airport Transfer: $245
- Essential Xian Tour with Airport Train Station or Hotel Transfer: $229
- Xi'an Layover: Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum With Airport Transfer: $229
- Full-Day Layover Private Tour: Essence of Xi'an With Airport Transfer: $229
- Xian Private Day Tour with Airport Transfer: Terracotta Warriors and City Wall: $225
- Xian Terracotta Warriors Tour with Airport Transfer: $216
- Xian City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda Tour With Airport Transfer: $206
- Xi'an Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 15 pax: $200
- Terracotta Warriors Museum Tour with Airport Pickup or Drop-off Transfer: $199
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Algarve: Private Transfer to Seville: $458
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville by Sedan: $78
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with Semi-private Transfer: $167
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $440
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $54
- One-way transfer by minivan from Seville Airport to hotel in Seville Center: $112
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $102
- Private Departure Transfer from Sevilla's City center to the Airport: $66
- Private Transfer from Sevilla to Granada stopping in Ronda: $352
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Cadiz Cruise Port: $203
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport or Seville Hotels: $54
- Private Transfer from Seville City Hotels to Seville Cruise Port: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Xi'an or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville and Xi'an 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 dayXi'an $22Seville $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Xi'an
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Xi'an.
- Xi’an：City Wall Multi-Entry or Night Food Tour with Show: $21
- Xi'An: Tang Dynasty Show Ticket w/ Transfer or Dinner: $33
- Top 3 Xian Sites to Terracotta Army & Dinner Show w/ Options: $35
- Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner: $37
- Skip the Line: Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket & Dumpling Dinner or Royal Banquet: $37
- Xi'an: Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show with Dinner Option: $40
- Xi'an Homemade Food Cooking Dumplings / BIANGBIANGNoodles: $58
- Xi’an: Market Tour and Cooking Class with Local Family: $59
- Xi'an Vegetarian Food Tour: $60
- Xi'an Muslim Quarter Walking Food Tour: $61
- Private Xi'an Food Tour: $65
- Xian: Morning Food Tour of the Muslim Quarter: $67
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$11
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Ice Cream$2.70
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $29
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $38
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $41
- Flamenco Show Tablao La Cantaora Sevilla (Optional Dinner): $42
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $47
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $47
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $48
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $53
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $56
- Best Food Tour in Seville: $66
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Seville Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Xi'an $36Seville $34
Tours and Activities in Xi'an
Here are a few actual costs in Xi'an for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All Inclusive Terracotta Army Group Tour: $110
- Group Tour to the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum & Lunch : $65
- Private Half Day Tour to The Terracotta Warriors Museum: $88
- Xi'an City Half Day Private Tour : $120
- Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk: $55
- #1 Bestselling Private Terracotta Army Tours + Customized Xian Tours: $91
- 1 Day Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Tour by Air: $779
- 1 Day Private Tour to Terracotta Army & Huaqing Pool, No Shopping: $129
- 1 Day Xian Group Tour: Terracotta Warriors & City Wall: $138
- 1 day Xi'an Culture and History Discovery Mini Group tour: $112
- 1-Day Xi'an City Highlights and Hanyangling Museum Private Tour: $100
- 1-Day Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Museum and Banpo Neolithic Village Museum Tour: $100
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$9.39
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- FREE Walking Tour to Iconic Sites & Hidden Gems: $2.35
- Rooftop Sunset Wine Experience : $3.57
- Spritz Tasting Experience : $3.57
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Secrets and Splendor of Seville: $5.20
- Seville Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.74
- Artisanal Ice Cream Tasting Tour in Seville: $5.97
- Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.05
- Museum of Flamenco Dance Admission Ticket: $7.05
- Rooftop Wine Experience : $7.17
- Skip the Line: Museo del Baile Flamenco Admission Ticket: $7.17
- Sevilla Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.17
- Seville’s Plaza de España: A Self-Guided Tour: $7.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayXi'an $7.34Seville $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Xi'an
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Xi'an:
- Xi'an Bar Crawl: Drink, Gaming, Snacks & Meet with Locals: $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 3 Bars Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $18
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $29
- Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $35
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $54
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $55
- Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $82
- Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Drink: $94
- Seville's Triana Neighborhood Tapas & Wine Tour: $94
- Seville Tapas & Wine Tasting Rooftop Experience: $96
- Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour in Sevilla Spain: $106
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $112
- Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Xi'an and Seville, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Xi'an much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Xi'an is in Asia and Seville is in Europe, 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 Xi'an would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Xi'an 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville than you might in Xi'an.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Xi'an Expensive? and Is Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Xi'an or Seville?
Xi'an has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Xi'an and Seville, 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.
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