Which place is cheaper, Kyoto or Doha?
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 Doha or Kyoto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Kyoto 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: Doha or Kyoto?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Doha Prices
Qatar PricesKyoto Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Kyoto $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $118. 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 Doha and Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Kyoto $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Kyoto $132
Compare Hotels in Doha and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Kyoto? 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Kyoto $7.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $132
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Business Car: $86
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $119
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $30
- Doha Airport (DOH) Private Transfer to Doha City Centre/Hotels: $32
- Doha Airport Transfer: $99
- Doha Airport Transfer Services with Pickup and Drop Off : $49
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $62
- Doha Private Airport and City Transfers: $48
- Doha to Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Kyoto Gion & Fushimi E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $132
- Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Entry & Transfer: $47
- Minivan Departure Transfer from Kyoto City to Kansai Airport KIX: $260
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $155
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $226
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $115
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $83
- Shared Departure Transfer: Kyoto City to Osaka Itami Airport: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Kyoto $43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Qatar Island District Sightseeing, Boat & Food Tour – 7 Tastings: $144
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $160
- Overnight Desert Safari Adventure:BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Included: $220
- Doha Overnight Camp Desert Safari Tour with Dinner and Breakfast : $230
- Desert Safari 7 Hours Tour with Dinner and Camp: $270
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $55
- 1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto: $61
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $75
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $75
- Ramen Bowl Painting & Cooking in Gion, Kyoto: $76
- Japanese Cuisine Cooking Class in Kyoto: $76
- Kyoto Ramen Bowl Painting and Michelin Cooking Class: $76
- Nishiki Market Walking Food Tour with Local guide: $83
- Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Kyoto with Michiyo: $86
- Japanese 'Bento' cooking class in Kyoto: $89
- Experience 'IZAKAYA' food cooking class in Kyoto: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Kyoto $13
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $20
- Explore Heart of Qatar Doha City Tour with Professional Guide: $22
- Transit Exclusive Discover Doha Tour: $34
- Picture-Perfect Tour of the City Most Instagrammable Spots: $39
- Moonlight on The Gulf A Doha Dhow Cruise Adventure: $39
- Qatar: Magical Sunset & Skyline View With Traditional Dhow Cruise: $40
- Private City Tour in Doha: $42
- Doha City Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, Doha Port & Pearl Island: $42
- Doha Guided City Tour : $43
- Doha City Tour: Guided Tour to Souq Waqif, Katara, Pearl Island : $45
- Traditional Dhow Cruise With Sunset & Skyline View: $45
- Private Doha Guided City Tour To All Main Attractions : $45
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour: $3.57
- Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore the 1,000 Torii Gates on an audio walking tour: $7.99
- Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
- Kyoto Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket: $15
- Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: 3-Hour Guided Tour: $20
- Kyoto Fushimi Sake Night Tour -Monitor tour-: $21
- Kyoto Running Tour with Locals: $21
- simple kimono plan＆Gorgeous kimono experience: $21
- Nishiki Market Street Food and Sake Tour in Kyoto -Monitor tour-: $21
- Private Walking Tour Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine Monitor tour: $21
- Sagano Romantic Train Ticket: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Kyoto $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $42
- Kyoto Bar Crawl with Local Guide: $65
- Kyoto Kyo-Yuzen Craft Workshop Day Tour and Sake Brewery Visit : $141
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Kyoto, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Kyoto is in Asia, 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Kyoto?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Kyoto, 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.