Which place is cheaper, Wellington or Tianjin?
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 Tianjin or Wellington?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tianjin or Wellington? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tianjin or Wellington?
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital and second largest city in New Zealand. It sits on the southwestern edge of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It's a beautiful setting that is encircled by mountains giving it a beautiful backdrop. There are also many cultural sights and attractions around town. Wellington really is the perfect mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and a vibrant urban core. The film industry is also prevelant in the city. The city's production centers have helped create Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Tin Tin, and District 9.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, and The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand.
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Tianjin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTianjin $92Wellington $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Tianjin is $92, while the average daily cost in Wellington is $124. 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 Tianjin and Wellington in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTianjin $35Wellington $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTianjin $70Wellington $120
Compare Hotels in Tianjin and Wellington
Looking for a hotel in Tianjin or Wellington? 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: Wellington Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tianjin $37Wellington $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Airport Transfer] Tianjin Airport ⇔ Tianjin City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service <Charter charter>: $13
- Tianjin Railway Station Private Transfer to Cruise Port: $32
- Tianjin Private Transfer to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall: $196
- Tianjin Private Transfer from Railway Station to Cruise Port: $80
- Tianjin Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Railway Station: $80
- Tianjin Private Round-Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $112
- Tianjin Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Pass and Eastern Qing Tombs: $132
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Private Transfer to City Hotels : $80
- Tianjin Cruise Port to Hotels in Beijing Downtown Shared Transfer: $95
- Tianjin Cruise Port Transfer To Tianjin Airport one way private transfer: $50
- Tianjin Cruise Port Private Transfer to Binhai Railway Station: $32
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wellington
Also for Wellington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wellington Airport(WLG) to Wellington-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
- Private Transfer from Wellington hotels to Wellington Cruise Port: $106
- WLG Airport to City Private RoundTrip Transfer: $93
- Private Airport Transfer Service Vice Versa in Wellington by SUV: $75
- Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour: $59
- Private Large SUV Airport Transfers Wellington - Executive Travel: $58
- Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket + Transfer: $57
- Private Transfer from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Wellington Port to Wellington Airport (WLG): $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Tianjin or Wellington?
Prices for flights to both Wellington and Tianjin 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 dayTianjin $36Wellington $51
Typical Food Prices in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Walking Food Tour: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tianjin $10Wellington $16
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Private Tour to Uncover Tianjin’s Must-Visit Bucket-List Spots : $248
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
- All-inclusive Tianjin Day Tour to Qing Emperor's Tomb & Huangyaguan Great Wall : $278
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
- From Beijing: Tianjin Highlights Day Tour by High-Speed Rail: $289
- Huangyaguan Great Wall Layover Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $265
- Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $248
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $176
Tours and Activities in Wellington
For Wellington, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Creative Classes Ticket: $38
- Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament: $33
- Craft beers & car museum - Half Day Tour incl beverage samples: $99
- Craft beers & car museums - Full Day Tour incl beverage samples: $168
- Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour : $53
- From Half-Day Foodie Tour of the Wairarapa: $108
- From Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour: $289
- From Martinborough Winery Tour: $111
- From Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour: $127
- Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including Cable Car: $150
- Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour: $177
- Full Day Tour of Wellington: $177
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTianjin $11Wellington $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Wellington
Also in Wellington, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wellington Craft Brewery Half-Day Guided Tour with Tastings: $99
- From Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour: $168
- Exclusive Martinborough Wine Tour: $210
- Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch: $391
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tianjin and Wellington, we can see that Wellington is more expensive. And not only is Tianjin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tianjin is in Asia and Wellington 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 Tianjin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tianjin 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 Wellington would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wellington than you might in Tianjin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tianjin Expensive? and Is Wellington Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tianjin or Wellington?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Wellington. When comparing the sizes of Tianjin and Wellington, 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 Tianjin or Wellington?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Wellington is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Tianjin has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Tianjin or Wellington in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tianjin and Wellington. Furthermore, the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Wellington this time of year.
In the summer, Tianjin is a little warmer than Wellington. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tianjin in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Wellington averages at about 18°C (64°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Wellington this time of the year. In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tianjin usually receives less sunshine than Wellington during summer. Tianjin gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Wellington receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
Tianjin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Tianjin usually receives more rain than Wellingtonin January. Tianjin gets 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryTianjin 27°C (80°F)Wellington 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Wellington in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tianjin as well as Wellington. Additionally, many travelers come to Wellington for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In October, Tianjin is generally around the same temperature as Wellingtonin April. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around 15°C (58°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In the autumn, Tianjin often gets more sunshine than Wellingtonin April. Tianjin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wellington receives 163 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in October than Wellingtonin April. Tianjin gets 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilTianjin 15°C (58°F)Wellington 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Wellington in the Winter?
Both Wellington and Tianjin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Wellington in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tianjin. Tianjin is much colder than Wellington in the winter. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Wellington fluctuates around 10°C (49°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. Tianjin usually receives more sunshine than Wellington during winter. Tianjin gets 201 hours of sunny skies, while Wellington receives 122 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wellington. In January, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Wellingtonin July. Tianjin gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyTianjin -3°C (27°F)Wellington 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Wellington in the Spring?
Both Wellington and Tianjin during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Wellington for the beaches during these months.
In the spring, Tianjin is around the same temperature as Wellington. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tianjin in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Wellington averages at about 13°C (55°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. In the spring, Tianjin often gets more sunshine than Wellingtonin October. Tianjin gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wellington receives 180 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in April than Wellingtonin October. Tianjin gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberTianjin 14°C (58°F)Wellington 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Wellington and Tianjin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 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.