A Travel Price Comparison for China Xigatse vs. Chongqing for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Xigatse or Chongqing?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Xigatse and Chongqing 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: Xigatse or Chongqing?

Xigatse

The second largest city in Tibet behind Lhasa, Xigatse, commonly known as Shigatse, is home to sights and attractions like the Tashilhunpo Monastery, plenty of markets, and the ruins of Shigatse temple. All places of interest are fairly walkable, though auto-rickshaws are also available.

Chongqing

Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.

Which city is cheaper, Chongqing or Xigatse?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Xigatse is $63, while the average daily cost in Chongqing is $88. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Xigatse and Chongqing in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Xigatse $29
    Chongqing $50
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Xigatse $58
    Chongqing $100
Compare Hotels in Xigatse and Chongqing

Looking for a hotel in Xigatse or Chongqing? 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.

Hotels in Xigatse


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Xigatse $13
    Chongqing $19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:

  • Three Gorges Cruises with Transfer in Chongqing and Yichang: $466
  • Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Wulong National Park: $178
  • Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Dazu Rock Carvings: $136
  • Departure Private Transfer Chongqing to Chongqing Airport CKG by Executive Sedan: $124
  • Arrival Private Transfer Chongqing Airport CKG to Chongqing by Executive Sedan: $124
  • Half-day Private tour of Chongqing Zoo with Transfer to Chongqing Airport: $91
  • Chongqing Private Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $89
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $74
  • Arrival Private Transfer Chongqing Airport CKG to Chongqing City by Minivan: $72
  • Departure Private Transfer Chongqing City to Chongqing Airport CKG by Minivan: $72
  • Private One Way Transfer (English Service) between Airport & Hotel & Cruise Port: $57
  • Chongqing Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $56

Is it cheaper to fly into Xigatse or Chongqing?

Prices for flights to both Chongqing and Xigatse 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Xigatse $24
    Chongqing $25

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chongqing.

  • Chongqing Liangjiang Night Cruise Including Authentic Hot Pot Dinner: $86
  • Chongqing City private night tour with Hot Pot dinner: $148
  • Chongqing Port Transfer Service with Half-Day Tour and Hot Pot Dinner: $193
  • From Port Transfer with Half Day Tour and Hot Pot Dinner: $197
  • 250 USD Per Group Private Chongqing Night Tour with Hot-pot Dinner: $213

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Xigatse $14
    Chongqing $14

Tours and Activities in Chongqing

Here are a few actual costs in Chongqing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Day Private Tour of Chongqing Highlights Including lunch and Optional Photo in Sichuan Opera Costume: $114
  • 1 Day Private Tour of Most Beautiful Heishan Valley in Chongqing Including Lunch: $166
  • 1 Day Private Tour of Wulong Stone Bridges and Canyon in Chongqing Including Lunch: $195
  • 1-Day Chongqing City Private Tour with the Hot pot Lunch: $150
  • 1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch: $230
  • 1-Day Private Tour: Wulong Tiankeng Three Bridges and Fairy Mountain: $366
  • 199 USD Per Group Private Chongqing City Hiking Tour: $199
  • 2-Day Private Customized Harbin Tour from Chongqing by Air: $958
  • 2-Day Private Lijiang Highlights Tour from Chongqing by Plane: $798
  • 2-Day Private Tour from Chongqing with Hotel:Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes: $798
  • 2-Days Chongqing City Highlights Sightseeing Private Tour: $398
  • 2-Days Private Tour of Chengdu City Highlights from Chongqing by Bullet Train: $428

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Xigatse $3.23
    Chongqing $7.07

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Xigatse and Chongqing, we can see that Chongqing is more expensive. And not only is Xigatse much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Xigatse would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Xigatse 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 Chongqing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chongqing than you might in Xigatse.

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