Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Beijing?
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 Beijing or Aveiro?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Beijing and Aveiro 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: Beijing or Aveiro?
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeijing $91Aveiro $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Beijing is $91, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is $118. 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 Beijing and Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeijing $40Aveiro $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeijing $80Aveiro $108
Compare Hotels in Beijing and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Beijing or Aveiro? 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: Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beijing $7.83Aveiro $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$4.78
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Train from Airport for Two$7.01
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Taxi to Hotel$8.41
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2 Metro Passes$2.24
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Metro$0.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- Pivate Transfer To Datong Yungang Grottoes From Beijing: $598
- Beijing Layover Private Tour: City Highlights With Airport Transfer: $300
- Beijing Acrobatics Show And Peking Opera Tour With Transfer: $299
- Beijing Great Wall and Imperial Palace Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $299
- Beijing Layover Tour with Hutong, Temple of Heaven and Airport Transfer: $296
- Beijing Layover of Comprehensive City Tour With Airport Transfer: $290
- Private Day Tour of Beijing City Overview with Airport Transfer: $285
- Beijing Private Transfer: Mutianyu Great Wall Slow-Paced Visit: $280
- Beijing Hutong Culture Experience with Airport Transfer: $276
- Private Transfer to Beidaihe Summer Resort from Beijing: $272
- Private Transfer To Guyaju Ancient Cave(With Options): $269
- Private Transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with A Guide: $259
Is it cheaper to fly into Beijing or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Beijing 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 dayBeijing $34Aveiro $57
Typical Food Prices in Beijing
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:
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Popcorn$0.84
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Hot Pot Dinner$7.01
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.80
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Watermelon$1.96
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$17
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Two Popsicles$0.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Online Cooking Class Handmade Noodles by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $20
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- 3.5-Hour Walking Food Tour: A Bite of History at Beijing Niujie Street: $49
- Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $54
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- China's Favourite Street Food Cooking Workshop: $55
- Experience Beijing Walking Food Tour Private : $55
- Private Local Food Tour in Beijing with a Local Guide: $59
- Beijing Walking Food Tour with a Local Friend: $60
- Beijing Shichahai Hutong Dinner and Beer Walking Tour: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beijing $24Aveiro $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing
Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Summer Palace for Two$8.41
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Two Opera Tickets$60
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Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2)$9.81
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Forbidden City (for 2)$17
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Forbidden City Tickets$17
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Audio Guides at Forbidden City$11
Tours and Activities in Beijing
Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Day Mutianyu Great Wall and Beijing Airport Drop off Tour: $235
- 4-Hour Beijing Layover Tour to Hutong from Daxing Airport: $145
- All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour: $188
- All Inclusive Private Tour: Juyongguan Greatwall, Sacred Road, MingTombs : $180
- Beijing 2 Summer Palace Private Garden Tour: $140
- Beijing Art Tour: Seeing Fantastic Ming Murals at Fa Hai Temple : $220
- Beijing Private Tour of Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Bird's Nest and Water Cube: $297
- China Art Museum and 798 Art Zone Private Tour: $137
- Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights: $81
- Forbidden City Tour : $116
- Forbidden city with Tian'anmen square layover tour of Beijing : $240
- Full Day Private Tour Incredible Beijing City Highlights: $179
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeijing $12Aveiro $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- Private Beijing Hutong Night Foodie and Bar Crawl Tour: $98
- Evening Food Private Tour with Brewery Taproom Hopping at Slow Boat in Beijing: $110
- Private Tour-Drum Tower, Hutong Food Taste and Local Brewery Beer: $150
- Tipsy Travel: Beijing Local Food and Bar Crawl night in Hutong: $158
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
- Beijing Brewery Bike Tour: $199
- Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beijing and Aveiro, we can see that Aveiro is more expensive. And not only is Beijing much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beijing is in Asia and Aveiro 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 Beijing would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beijing 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 Aveiro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aveiro than you might in Beijing.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beijing Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beijing or Aveiro?
Beijing has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Beijing and Aveiro, 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 Beijing or Aveiro?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Beijing or Aveiro in the Summer?
Both Aveiro and Beijing during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Beijing this time of year.
Beijing is a little warmer than Aveiro in the summer. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Aveiro fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beijing. In the summer, Beijing often gets less sunshine than Aveiro. Beijing gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Beijing. Beijing usually gets more rain in July than Aveiro. Beijing gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeijing 27°C (80°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Aveiro in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beijing and Aveiro. Many travelers come to Beijing for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Beijing is cooler than Aveiro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beijing in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Aveiro averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Beijing, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beijing usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during autumn. Beijing gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Beijing usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Beijing gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeijing 14°C (56°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Aveiro in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beijing as well as Aveiro. Many visitors come to Beijing in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Beijing can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Beijing is generally much colder than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around -4°C (26°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beijing this time of the year. In the winter, Beijing often gets more sunshine than Aveiro. Beijing gets 201 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Beijing usually gets less rain in January than Aveiro. Beijing gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeijing -4°C (26°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Aveiro in the Spring?
Both Aveiro and Beijing are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Beijing for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Beijing is around the same temperature as Aveiro in the spring. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Aveiro fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Aveiro. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beijing. Beijing usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during spring. Beijing gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. In April, Beijing usually receives less rain than Aveiro. Beijing gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeijing 14°C (57°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Beijing
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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