Which place is cheaper, Nanjing or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho or Nanjing?
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 Can Tho and Nanjing can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Nanjing?
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
Nanjing
Nanjing is the capital city of the Jiangsu Province on the central eastern coast of China, just north of Shanghai. This historically and culturally rich city lies at the lower end of the Yangtze river, resulting in lush and scenic landscapes. Nanjing is well-known for having many popular historical sites, some of which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Nanjing $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, while the average daily cost in Nanjing 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 Can Tho and Nanjing in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Nanjing $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Nanjing $94
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Nanjing
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Nanjing? 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $12Nanjing $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh Private Car Transfer: $75
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $135
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $51
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nanjing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nanjing:
- Private Day Tour: Nanjing City Highlights with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $285
- Nanjing To Huangshan Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfers: $129
- Nanjing Private Transfer from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) to central Nanjing: $125
- Private Nanjing Airport Transfer to Zhenjiang City: $110
- Private Transfer to Yangzhou City from Nanjing Lukou Airport : $109
- Nanjing to Suzhou Bullet Train Ticket with Train Station Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer to Zhenjiang from Nanjing City Center: $94
- Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $91
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Yangzhou Attractions from Nanjing: $89
- Private Transfer to Yangzhou from Nanjing City Center: $89
- Nanjing to Wuxi Bullet Train Ticket with Train Station Transfer: $88
- Yangzhou Private Transfer Service from Nanjing City or Lukou Airport : $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Nanjing?
Prices for flights to both Nanjing and Can Tho 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 dayCan Tho $28Nanjing $49
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$4.93
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.02
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.60
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour voted by local - Vegan option is available: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nanjing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nanjing.
- 3-Hour Nanjing Authentic Local Food Tour by Public Transportation: $93
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Night Tour with Dinner Option : $112
- Private Amazing Nanjing Airport Layover Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $181
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $16Nanjing $9.41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$1.90
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$7.96
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Floating Market & Hidden Canals – Small Group Morning Boat Tour: $25
- Can Tho Countryside Bike Tour with Fruit Garden Visit: $30
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $30
- Victoria Sunset Cruise on Hau River: $35
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $37
- Floating Market, Cacao Farm and Mekong' Tour from Can Tho: $40
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $41
- Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $42
- Premium Can Tho Small Canal Tour in Mekong Delta: $45
- Son Islet Experiences: $45
- Tour for Nature lover- Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in Can Tho: $45
- Cycling in Village-Fruit Garden-Experience Local Ferry: $47
Tours and Activities in Nanjing
Here are a few actual costs in Nanjing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half-Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour : $109
- 2-Day Unlimited Nanjing Private Flexible Tour with Lunch Option : $295
- 4-Hour Nanjing City Private Tailor-Made Tour in Your Way : $109
- 4-Hour Nanjing Private Tour with Xiaoling Tomb and Sun Yatsen Mausoleum : $124
- 6-Hour Private Tour of Xiaoling Tomb,City Wall & Memorial Hall : $115
- All Inclusive Nanjing City Private Day Tour with Tailor-Made Highlights: $213
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour: $160
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour: $168
- Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour : $63
- Flexible Private Nanjing Layover Tour: $171
- Flexible Yangzhou Private Day Tour from Nanjing: $212
- Half Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour with Night River Cruise: $206
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Nanjing $9.61
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Nanjing, we can see that Nanjing is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Nanjing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nanjing than you might in Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Can Tho Expensive? and Is Nanjing Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Nanjing?
Nanjing has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Nanjing, 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 Can Tho or Nanjing?
Nanjing has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Can Tho experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Can Tho or Nanjing in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Nanjing. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Can Tho is around the same temperature as Nanjing in the summer. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Nanjing fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite rainy in Nanjing. Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the summer. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Nanjing. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Nanjing 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Nanjing in the Autumn?
Both Nanjing and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
In the autumn, Can Tho is much warmer than Nanjing. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Can Tho in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Nanjing averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Nanjing. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Nanjing 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Nanjing in the Winter?
Both Nanjing and Can Tho during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Nanjing. In January, Can Tho is generally much warmer than Nanjing. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 26°C (78°F), and Nanjing fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Nanjing. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Nanjing 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Nanjing in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Nanjing. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
Can Tho is much warmer than Nanjing in the spring. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Nanjing fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Nanjing receives a lot of rain in the spring. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Can Tho usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nanjing. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring. December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Nanjing 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Nanjing and Can Tho
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.