Which place is cheaper, Napier or Jingdezhen?
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 Jingdezhen or Napier?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jingdezhen and Napier 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: Jingdezhen or Napier?
Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.
Napier
Napier is city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Hawke's Bay Region, a famous area for wine vineyards. Napier has a population of 61,000 people and is known for its Art Deco architecture and of course, wine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Contiki Tours to New Zealand, and The Best G Adventures Tours to New Zealand.
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Jingdezhen Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJingdezhen $74Napier $193
The average daily cost (per person) in Jingdezhen is $74, while the average daily cost in Napier is $193. 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 Jingdezhen and Napier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJingdezhen $30Napier $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJingdezhen $60Napier $202
Compare Hotels in Jingdezhen and Napier
Looking for a hotel in Jingdezhen or Napier? 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: Napier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jingdezhen $13Napier $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Jingdezhen or Napier?
Prices for flights to both Napier and Jingdezhen 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 dayJingdezhen $35Napier $63
Typical Food Prices in Napier
For Napier, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casural Lunch$8.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Napier
For Napier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jingdezhen $8.11Napier $27
Tours and Activities in Napier
For Napier, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Napier Earthquake: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier Native Icons Tour: $39
- Hawke's Bay: Self Guided Coast to Vineyards Cycle Tour: $47
- Coast to Vineyards Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Tour from Napier: $48
- Shore Excursion Cycle Winery Tour - Half Day, self-guided: $51
- Shore excursion - Napier sight seeing/Art Deco Tour, : $53
- Cape Kidnappers Gannet, Nature & Sightseeing Tour: $58
- Napier Discovery Tour: $60
- Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours: $65
- Cape Coast Winery Tour on Pedal or E-Bikes: $67
- Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided: $69
- Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Discover Hawkes Bay and Napier Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJingdezhen $39Napier $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Napier
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Napier are as follows:
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Wine$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Napier
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Napier:
- Art-Deco + Te Mata Peak+ Garden Walk + Wine Tasting: $87
- Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour: $89
- Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour: $101
- Wine Tasting Tour in Napier Region: $104
- Napier Cruise Excursion Art Deco Tour and Wine Tasting: $107
- From Hawke's Bay Small Group Wine Tour: $114
- Napier Art Deco & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $116
- Art Deco Heritage & Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting: $127
- Hawkes Bay - Scenic, luncheon, wine Tour: $131
- Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay : $146
- Craggy Range Deluxe - Hawke's Bay Wine Tour : $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jingdezhen and Napier, we can see that Napier is more expensive. And not only is Jingdezhen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jingdezhen is in Asia and Napier is in Pacific, 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 Jingdezhen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jingdezhen 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 Napier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Napier than you might in Jingdezhen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jingdezhen Expensive? and Is Napier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jingdezhen or Napier?
Jingdezhen has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Napier. When comparing the sizes of Jingdezhen and Napier, 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.
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.