Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Shenzhen?
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 Shenzhen or Auckland?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Shenzhen and Auckland 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: Shenzhen or Auckland?
Shenzhen
Located in the Guangdong Province of southeastern China, Shenzhen is a metropolis that connects Hong Kong to China's mainland. It is one of China's most populous cities, inhabited by vast array of people from other Chinese regions. It is perhaps best known for it shopping, collection of amusement parks, green parks, museums and galleries, and a few historic sites. It is on UNESCO's Creative Cities list.
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayShenzhen $140Auckland $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Shenzhen is $140, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $170. 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 Shenzhen and Auckland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personShenzhen $91Auckland $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomShenzhen $182Auckland $198
Compare Hotels in Shenzhen and Auckland
Looking for a hotel in Shenzhen or Auckland? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Shenzhen $15Auckland $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shenzhen
Also for Shenzhen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- shenzhen airport private transfer: $31
- [Airport Transfer] Shenzhen Airport 送 迎 Shenzhen City Transfer High reputation for service! : $32
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Hong Kong HTL-APT (HKG): $78
- Transfer Hong Kong Airport to Hong Kong by Luxury Van or Sedan: $112
- Stress-Free Hong Kong Airport Transfer to HK downtown: Meet&Greet: $57
- Private Transfers to/from Bao'an Airport(SZX): $20
- Shenzhen Private Transfer from Shenzhen central to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (SZX): $86
- Shenzhen Private Transfer from Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen: $86
- Shenzhen Private Transfer and Ongoing Travel Assistance: $39
- Shenzhen Customized Local Tour with Transfer : $299
- Shenzhen Baoan Airport to Shenzhen Hotel Private Transfer: $73
- Shenzhen Bao'an Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Center: $49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.47
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [PRIVATE] Airport Transfer from/to Auckland Airport: $108
- VIP / Premium Airport Transfers: $84
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland HTL-APT (AKL): $38
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland APT-HTL (AKL): $38
- Rotorua to Auckland - Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Caves: $188
- Private Transfer From Cruise Ships To Auckland Airport : $120
- Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport Oaks: $72
- Private Transfer From Auckland CBD Hotels To Cruise Ship: $96
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Thames: $201
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To North Shore Auckland : $120
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Hibiscus Coast: $120
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cambridge : $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Shenzhen or Auckland?
Prices for flights to both Auckland and Shenzhen 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 dayShenzhen $35Auckland $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more: $53
- Wet market tour & cooking class with local mum: $98
- Explore Hong Kong: Mid-Autumn Festival Food Tour: $103
- Discover Hong Kong’s Hidden Eats on a Tin Hau Food Tour: $109
- Small-Group Hong Kong Island Food Tour: $116
- Traditional Chinese Pun Choi cooking class in Hong Kong: $146
- Private Food Tour in Hong Kong: $148
- Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $149
- The 10 Tastings of Hong Kong With Locals: Private Street Food Tour : $176
- Hong Kong Private & Personalized Food Tour with a Local: $177
- Asian Favorites Cooking Class in Hong Kong (4-Course Meal): $184
- Hong Kong Style Noodles Cooking Class (Includes 4-Course Meal): $184
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $102
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Shenzhen $17Auckland $27
Tours and Activities in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Custom private tour of Hong Kong Island - Half day: $228
- Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket in Hong Kong: $24
- Seat-in-Coach: Macau Day Tour with Simple Lunch from Hong Kong: $185
- Shenzhen Self-Guided Flexible Tour with Private Car and Driver : $87
- (Private class) Hong Kong gourmet baking experience class: Hong Kong-style egg tart + custard mooncake: $89
- 4-Hour Private Hong Kong Layover Tour: $280
- 4-Hour Small Group Kowloon Sightseeing Tour: $103
- Aberdeen Fishing Village Private Tour by Minivan: $232
- Aberdeen fisherman cultural tour+dim sum by local: $140
- Afternoon Hiking Tour Sharp Island Geopark: $40
- Aqua Luna: Symphony of Lights Cruise in Hong Kong: $49
- Best Seller: VIP Lantau Tai O Tour Priority Cable Car, Big Buddha: $95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$119
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour : $96
- Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR : $270
- Hobbiton Lord Of Rings Movie Set tour Private Driver : $198
- Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland: $249
- 24 day Greatest Of All Tours Small Group Tour: $3,447
- 4 hours Auckland Friday Night Tour : $78
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $174
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
- AUCKLAND CITY Full Day Tour with War Memorial Museum and Mt Eden: $155
- Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr: $86
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $117
- America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $122
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayShenzhen $19Auckland $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Shenzhen
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Shenzhen:
- Hong Kong Pub Crawl at Lan Kwai Fong (LKF): $46
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $165
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Shenzhen and Auckland, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Shenzhen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Shenzhen is in Asia and Auckland 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 Shenzhen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Shenzhen 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Shenzhen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Shenzhen Expensive? and Is Auckland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Shenzhen or Auckland?
Shenzhen has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Shenzhen and Auckland, 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 Shenzhen or Auckland?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Shenzhen has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Shenzhen or Auckland in the Summer?
Both Auckland and Shenzhen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Shenzhen is generally a little warmer than Aucklandin January. Daily temperatures in Shenzhen average around 30°C (85°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Auckland. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Shenzhen. Shenzhen usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Auckland during summer. Shenzhen gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 240 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Shenzhen. In July, Shenzhen usually receives more rain than Aucklandin January. Shenzhen gets 323 mm (12.7 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryShenzhen 30°C (85°F)Auckland 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Shenzhen or Auckland in the Autumn?
Both Auckland and Shenzhen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Auckland because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Shenzhen is much warmer than Auckland in the autumn. The daily temperature in Shenzhen averages around 26°C (78°F) in October, and Auckland fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
In the autumn, Shenzhen often gets more sunshine than Aucklandin April. Shenzhen gets 190 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 162 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Shenzhen. Shenzhen usually gets more rain in October than Aucklandin April. Shenzhen gets 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilShenzhen 26°C (78°F)Auckland 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Shenzhen or Auckland in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Shenzhen and Auckland. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
In the winter, Shenzhen is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the winter temperatures in Shenzhen in January average around 16°C (60°F), and Auckland averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.
Shenzhen usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Auckland during winter. Shenzhen gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 141 hours of full sun in the winter.
Auckland receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Shenzhen usually receives less rain than Aucklandin July. Shenzhen gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyShenzhen 16°C (60°F)Auckland 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Shenzhen or Auckland in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Shenzhen as well as Auckland. Also, many travelers come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Shenzhen is generally much warmer than Aucklandin October. Daily temperatures in Shenzhen average around 23°C (73°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Shenzhen often gets less sunshine than Aucklandin October. Shenzhen gets 95 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 192 hours of full sun.
Shenzhen receives a lot of rain in the spring. Shenzhen usually gets more rain in April than Aucklandin October. Shenzhen gets 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberShenzhen 23°C (73°F)Auckland 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Auckland and Shenzhen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (60°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (73°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 325 mm (12.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (83°F) | 382 mm (15 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 393 mm (15.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 300 mm (11.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
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