Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Yangshuo and Vienna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Vienna?
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $92Vienna $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $92, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $199. 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 Yangshuo and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $27Vienna $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $54Vienna $210
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Vienna? 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: Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $46Vienna $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $70
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Xingping hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin International Airport (KWL): $37
- Liusanjie Light Show with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $69
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Munich: Private transfer to Vienna with stop in Hallstatt: $803
- Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $651
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
- Private transfer from Vienna to Graz: $298
- Private Transfer from Vienna City to Bratislava City: $298
- Private Car Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $285
- Vienna - Budapest Transfer: $273
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2 hours for sightseeing: $257
- Vienna to Prague Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing Stop: $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Yangshuo 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 dayYangshuo $35Vienna $64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Yangshuo Hans Street Food Tour: $60
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town: $145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $99
- Strauss Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $113
- Burlesque Ohlala Dinner Show: $113
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $122
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $135
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $137
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $148
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $149
- Best of Food Tour Vienna: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $25Vienna $43
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- 1-Day Private Yangshuo Bicycle Tour along Ten-Mile Gallery: $119
- 1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai: $497
- 1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car: $149
- 1-Day Yangshuo Chinese Taichi and Bicycle Tour: $85
- 2 Day - Longji Rice Terraces - Sunrise Hiking Tour: $280
- 4-Hour Small Group Rock Climbing Tour in Yangshuo: $61
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- All-inclusive Private Day Tour to Longji Rice Terraces and Village: $190
- Day Tour in Yangshuo and Li River: $155
- Enchanting Li River & Beyond: Cruise, Peaks & Panorama: $293
- From Guilin: 6-Day Yangtze River Cruise with Excursions: $1,299
- From Guilin: Yangshuo Rock-climbing & River-tracing Tour: $282
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $176
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $176
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $176
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $264
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'In the footsteps of king Lionheart': $264
- A day in the life of Vienna - Private tour with a local: $235
- A private Historical Walking Tour in Vienna: $298
- Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $217
- Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
- An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $172
- Ape Tour "Vino" to famous "Heurigen" Quarter - the local spirit!: $170
- Austria: Hallstatt and Salzburg Day Tour from Vienna: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $36Vienna $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $22
- Vienna to Parndorf Outlet: Shopping, Shuttle & Wine Tasting: $55
- Home-hosted Wine Tasting in Vienna: $64
- Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $134
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $149
- Wine Tasting Tour: $154
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $154
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $172
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Yangshuo is in Asia and Vienna 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 Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Vienna, 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 Yangshuo or Vienna?
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.
Should I visit Yangshuo or Vienna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Vienna. Furthermore, many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Vienna. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Vienna. Additionally, many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Yangshuo is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yangshuo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. In January, Yangshuo is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 10°C (49°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In January, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Vienna. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Yangshuo during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.
Yangshuo is much warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Vienna. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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