Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Cebu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Cebu or Nagoya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cebu or Nagoya? 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: Cebu or Nagoya?
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.
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines, The Best Luxury Tours to Japan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan.
-
Cebu Prices
Philippines PricesNagoya Prices
Japan Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCebu $80Nagoya $113
The average daily cost (per person) in Cebu is $80, while the average daily cost in Nagoya is $113. 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 Cebu and Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCebu $25Nagoya $48
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCebu $50Nagoya $96
Compare Hotels in Cebu and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Cebu or Nagoya? 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: Cebu Hotel Prices and Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cebu $26Nagoya $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu HTL-APT (CEB): $31
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu APT-HTL (CEB): $18
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $196
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $122
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $161
- Cordova Private Transfer from Cordova city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $28
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $26
- Private Car Transfer with Driver (Flexible Routes): $28
- Oslob Whale Shark Encounter & SUMILON with Transfers: $196
- One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Nagoya City to Nagoya Station: $71
- Nagoya to Nagoya Int Airport NGO, Departure Private Transfer: $91
- Shared Departure Transfer : Nagoya City to Chubu Airport: $99
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya City Hotels: $126
- Private Transfer from Nagoya hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $139
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya hotels: $139
- Nagoya to Nagoya Int Airport (NGO) - Departure Private Transfer: $151
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Airport (NGO): $201
- Private Transfer - Nagoya Int Airport (NGO) to Nagoya Cruise Port: $201
- Private Departure Transfer Nagoya City to Chubu Centrair International Airport: $208
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Airport (NGO) to Toyama Port: $235
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Int Airport (NGO) to Nagoya Port: $285
Is it cheaper to fly into Cebu or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya and Cebu 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
-
Food Meals for one dayCebu $36Nagoya $49
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Nagoya Night Bar & Food Tour with Locals 【Private Tour】: $59
- Osu Kannon Temple & Street Food Tour in Nagoya's Osu District: $83
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $159
- Traditional Ukai Watching Private Tour from Nagoya With Dinner: $221
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cebu $17Nagoya $13
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
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ramen Making Experience: $38
- Experience Being a Shinto Priest or Shrine Maiden at NAGOYA: $45
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (2 hours): $50
- Shirakawago and Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya: $58
- Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Bus Tour w/Optional Lunch: $59
- Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya: $61
- Nagoya Castle Private Guided Tour: $64
- Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya: $65
- Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama Day Tour from Nagoya Station: $66
- Nagoya Tour in Inuyama Castle, Ena George, Magome and Tsumagojuku: $68
- Private Japanese Martial Arts and Samurai Experience in Gifu: $68
- Legoland Resort ticket in Japan : $69
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayCebu $14Nagoya $13
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- The Nagoya Restaurant and Bar Crawl: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cebu and Nagoya, we can see that Nagoya is more expensive. And not only is Cebu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cebu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cebu 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 Nagoya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagoya than you might in Cebu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cebu Expensive? and Is Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cebu or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Cebu. When comparing the sizes of Cebu and Nagoya, 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 Cebu or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cebu experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cebu or Nagoya in the Summer?
Both Nagoya and Cebu during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nagoya this time of year.
In July, Cebu is generally around the same temperature as Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 28°C (82°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Nagoya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. Cebu usually gets less rain in July than Nagoya. Cebu gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyCebu 28°C (82°F)Nagoya 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Nagoya in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cebu and Nagoya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round. Also, many travelers come to Nagoya for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Cebu is much warmer than Nagoya in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Nagoya fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Nagoya receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Cebu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Cebu usually receives more rain than Nagoya. Cebu gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCebu 28°C (82°F)Nagoya 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Nagoya in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cebu as well as Nagoya. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Nagoya in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Nagoya can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Cebu is much warmer than Nagoya. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cebu in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Nagoya averages at about 4°C (40°F).
Cebu usually gets more rain in January than Nagoya. Cebu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCebu 27°C (81°F)Nagoya 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Nagoya in the Spring?
Both Nagoya and Cebu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Nagoya for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Cebu is generally much warmer than Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 29°C (84°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nagoya. In April, Cebu usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Cebu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilCebu 29°C (84°F)Nagoya 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Nagoya and Cebu
| Cebu | Nagoya | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 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.