Which place is cheaper, Cebu or Nha Trang?
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 Nha Trang or Cebu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Nha Trang and Cebu. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Nha Trang or Cebu?
Nha Trang
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
Cebu
Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Vietnam, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines.
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Nha Trang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNha Trang $48Cebu $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $48, while the average daily cost in Cebu is $80. 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 Nha Trang and Cebu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNha Trang $13Cebu $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNha Trang $26Cebu $50
Compare Hotels in Nha Trang and Cebu
Looking for a hotel in Nha Trang or Cebu? 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: Nha Trang Hotel Prices and Cebu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nha Trang $13Cebu $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.11
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Taxi From Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Bohol Day Tour with Round-Trip Transfers from Cebu: $208
- Oslob Whale Shark Encounter & SUMILON with Transfers: $196
- Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $196
- Bohol Day Tour from Cebu (Shared) w/ RT Transfers & Ferry: $185
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $161
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $122
- Cebu Safari & Adventure Park: Wildlife Tour with Transfers: $102
- One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $89
- Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option: $53
- Cebu Airport Transfer to / from Anywhere in Cebu: $37
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Cebu?
Prices for flights to both Cebu and Nha Trang 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 dayNha Trang $25Cebu $36
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Carbon Market Food Tour & Bars with Jeepney Ride: $16
- Highlands Guided Tour with STREET FOOD TOUR OPTION: $45
- The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $89
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $98
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $107
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking: $110
- Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class: $110
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $110
- 5-Hour Evening Tour from Cebu with Dinner: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nha Trang $9.03Cebu $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.21
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.65
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$17
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.38
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.79
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.48
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour | Joiners: $64
- Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour: $110
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- Aqua Sports Adventure Package with 3 Water Activities: $129
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour: $61
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
- Badian Canyoneering Adventure and Kawasan Waterfalls Private Tour: $149
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $146
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $103
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $100
- Best Seller Cebu City Group Tour: $53
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise: $145
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNha Trang $18Cebu $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Makati Pub Crawl with Optional City Tour: $18
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nha Trang and Cebu, we can see that Cebu is more expensive. And not only is Nha Trang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nha Trang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nha Trang 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 Cebu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cebu than you might in Nha Trang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nha Trang Expensive? and Is Cebu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nha Trang or Cebu?
Cebu has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Nha Trang and Cebu, 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 Nha Trang or Cebu?
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 Nha Trang or Cebu in the Summer?
Both Cebu and Nha Trang during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round.
January to August is the dry season in Nha Trang. September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang. Cebu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Nha Trang usually gets less rain in July than Cebu. Nha Trang gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Nha Trang is generally around the same temperature as Cebu. Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 28°C (82°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNha Trang 28°C (82°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Cebu in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nha Trang and Cebu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nha Trang year-round. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang. Cebu receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nha Trang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Nha Trang usually receives more rain than Cebu. Nha Trang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Nha Trang is around the same temperature as Cebu in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Cebu in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Nha Trang as well as Cebu. Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.
Also, January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season. Nha Trang usually gets less rain in January than Cebu. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Nha Trang is cooler than Cebu. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nha Trang in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Cebu averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNha Trang 24°C (75°F)Cebu 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Cebu in the Spring?
Both Cebu and Nha Trang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Nha Trang usually receives less rain than Cebu. Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Nha Trang is generally cooler than Cebu. Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 26°C (79°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Cebu 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Cebu and Nha Trang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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