Which place is cheaper, Tanah Rata 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 Tanah Rata?
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 Tanah Rata can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Tanah Rata?
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.
Tanah Rata
Tanah Rata is one of the main tourist towns in the Cameron Highlands. The Cameron Highlands are in western Malaysia and are a popular retreat for Malaysian residents and international travelers alike. The area's higher elevation offers an often much needed break from the country's oppressive heat. It also has a beautiful setting that is rich in agriculture and has rolling hills that are beautifully covered in tea plantations. Tanah Rata has many of the area's tourist amenities. ATMS, banks, and the area's main hospital are all found in town. For some, the area feels too touristy, but if you linger longer, and explore on your own, you can easily escape the mass tourism and see the area for what it is.
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 10-Day Tours in Malaysia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia.
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Can Tho Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Tanah Rata $192
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, while the average daily cost in Tanah Rata is $192. 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 Tanah Rata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Tanah Rata $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Tanah Rata $152
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Tanah Rata
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho or Tanah Rata? 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 and Tanah Rata Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $12Tanah Rata $33
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 Tanah Rata
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tanah Rata:
- Private Transfer Service Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur: $229
- Departure Transfer from Cameron Highland to KLIA/KLIA2: $169
- Cameron Highland to Kuala Besut Jetty One Way SIC Transfer: $154
- Shared Transfer : Cameron Highland to Taman Negara via Kuala Tembeling Jetty: $154
- Cameron Highland to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $153
- Chauffeur: Cameron Highlands to Singapore Van Transfer: $125
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur Airport Departure Transfer: $110
- CameronHighland CityHotel to KualaLumpur Airport One-way Transfer: $109
- Cameron Highlands City To Kuala Lumpur City Transfer: $94
- Cameron Highlands Hotels to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $94
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Tanah Rata?
Prices for flights to both Tanah Rata 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 $28Tanah Rata $87
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
Typical Food Prices in Tanah Rata
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tanah Rata:
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Dinner for Two$6.42
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Dessert$0.71
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Lunch$4.52
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Afternoon tea$4.40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $16Tanah Rata $39
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tanah Rata
Here are a few typical costs in Tanah Rata for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tea Factory Visit$6.42
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Tour of Orang Asli Village$24
Tours and Activities in Tanah Rata
Here are a few actual costs in Tanah Rata for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cameron Highlands Sightseing Tour: $35
- Cameron Highlands City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Cameron Highlands City to Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $109
- Cameron Highlands Full Day Join in Tour: $49
- Cameron Highlands Full Day Tour: $75
- Cameron Highlands Private Sightseeing Tour : $211
- Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur International Airport EN-ROUTE Batu Caves Tour: $110
- Cameron Highlands: Agro Tour: $61
- Cameron Highlands: Mossy Forest Tour: $30
- Special Cameron Highlands ~ Day tour;Solo;Couple;Group: $292
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Tanah Rata $21
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 Tanah Rata, we can see that Tanah Rata 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 Tanah Rata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tanah Rata 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 Tanah Rata Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Can Tho or Tanah Rata?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Tanah Rata. When comparing the sizes of Can Tho and Tanah Rata, 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 Tanah Rata?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Can Tho or Tanah Rata in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Tanah Rata. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tanah Rata throughout the year.
Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the summer. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Tanah Rata. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Can Tho is around the same temperature as Tanah Rata. Typically, the summer temperatures in Can Tho in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Tanah Rata averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Tanah Rata in the Autumn?
Both Tanah Rata 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. Plenty of visitors come to Tanah Rata because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tanah Rata. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Tanah Rata. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Can Tho is generally around the same temperature as Tanah Rata. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 28°C (82°F), and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Tanah Rata in the Winter?
Both Tanah Rata 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tanah Rata year-round.
Tanah Rata gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Tanah Rata. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Can Tho is around the same temperature as Tanah Rata in the winter. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Tanah Rata fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Tanah Rata 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Tanah Rata in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Tanah Rata. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round. Tanah Rata attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Tanah Rata 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 less rain than Tanah Rata. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Tanah Rata receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Can Tho is around the same temperature as Tanah Rata. Typically, the spring temperatures in Can Tho in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Tanah Rata averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Tanah Rata 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Tanah Rata 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) | 27°C (80°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 158 mm (6.2 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.