A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mandalay vs. Yokohama for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mandalay or Yokohama?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mandalay or Yokohama, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Mandalay or Yokohama?

Mandalay

Located in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) on the banks of the Irawaddy River, Mandalay is the nation's second largest city behind Yangon. It is centered on the restored Royal Palace and has a large population of Buddhist monks who frequent the city's many temples and monasteries.

Yokohama

Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.


Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Mandalay?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mandalay is $19, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $156. 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 Mandalay and Yokohama in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mandalay $8.65
    Yokohama $72
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mandalay $17
    Yokohama $144
Compare Hotels in Mandalay and Yokohama

Looking for a hotel in Mandalay or Yokohama? 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.

Hotels in Mandalay


Hotels in Yokohama


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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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mandalay -
    Yokohama $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mandalay

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mandalay:

  • 2 Days in Mandalay Region, 3 Night in Monywa and 4 Days to transfer Bagan: $260
  • Around Mandalay in 2 Day and Next Day to Transfer Bagan: $200
  • Bagan Land Transfer form Mandalay: $103
  • From Mandalay To Kalaw-NyaungShwe-Inle Lake Private Transfer: $200
  • Inle [Heho] Airport Private Transfer : $46
  • Mandalay Airport Private Transfer : $55
  • Mandalay To Bagan Transfer Tour: $150
  • Private Land Transfer : Mandalay to Bagan: $139
  • Private Mandalay Airport Transfer: $27
  • Private Transfer Of Mandalay To Bagan: $150

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:

  • Morning Transfer, Haneda Airport⇒Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nikko: $419
  • Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $93
  • Private Transfer from Tokyo City to Narita Airport Vice Versa: $194
  • Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $147
  • Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda, Narita and Tokyo⇒Yokohama City: $132
  • Shuttle Van Transfer, Yokohama(Port)⇒Tokyo, Narita, Haneda, TDR: $127
  • Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $242
  • Tokyo to/from Yokohama private transfer service.: $229
  • Tokyo: Haneda Airport(HND) Private Transfer to/from Yokohama: $52
  • Tokyo: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $203
  • Tokyo: Private Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $84
  • Yokohama City: Private transfer to/from Haneda Airport: $128

Is it cheaper to fly into Mandalay or Yokohama?

Prices for flights to both Yokohama and Mandalay 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 day
    Mandalay $10
    Yokohama $66

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mandalay

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mandalay.

  • Myanmar traditional cooking class with local: $26
  • Bamboo Bike Food Tour: $42
  • Bicycle Food Tour in Mandalay: $45

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.

  • Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Eats, Street Food Tour & Culture Walk: $25
  • TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $60
  • Private Local Food Tour in Ginza and Shinbashi: $62
  • DIY Sushi Cooking Class at Izakaya in Yokohama: $68
  • Yokohama Manga Art & Japanese Cooking Experience: $81
  • Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience: $81
  • 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
  • Miso Ramen Gyoza and Matcha Cooking Class Professional Teacher: $100
  • Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $134
  • Tokyo: Best Ginza Food Tour at 3 Local Eateries: $150
  • Traditional Japanese Home Cooking from a Chef in Shibuya: $171
  • Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $172

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mandalay -
    Yokohama $31

Tours and Activities in Mandalay

Here are a few actual costs in Mandalay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • A Little Adventure Village Explore: $17
  • Private Full-Day Mandalay Heritage Charter Car Tour: $45
  • Mandalay Half-Day Tour: $45
  • Mandalay Bike 'n Bite Tour: $46
  • Mandalay Half-Day Sightseeing: $53
  • Mandalay Full-Day Tour: $60
  • Full day Adventure Trip in Mandalay & Amarapura : $61
  • Adventure to Dee Dote Waterfalls from Mandalay: $63
  • Mandalay Fullday Sightseeing: $65
  • Day Tour Of Mingun/Sagaing/Amarapura: $75
  • Amarapura,Sagaing,Innwa Sightseeing Tour: $75
  • Amarapura,Sagging,Innwa/Ava Sightseeing : $75

Tours and Activities in Yokohama

Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Tokyo Shinjuku: WARP Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.83
  • Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $8.11
  • Yokohama Fantasy GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
  • Local kawaii craft Tour: $14
  • Ginza Tokyo : Easy Matcha Green Tea Experience: $14
  • Tokyo Host Club Experience with English Guide: $14
  • Tokyo City View Observation Deck Adventure Ticket: $19
  • Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View Observatory Deck Admission Ticket: $20
  • Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku: $21
  • Find Yokohama's Hidden Gem: Walking Tour with Local Guide: $24
  • Matcha experience in Ginza (Includes sushi toy & Japanese sweets): $26
  • Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View Observatory Deck Ticket: $27

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mandalay -
    Yokohama $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:

  • Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
  • Tokyo Roppongi Burlesque show: $41
  • Tantra Tokyo Burlesque Show Club: $69


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mandalay and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Mandalay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mandalay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mandalay 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama than you might in Mandalay.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mandalay Expensive? and Is Yokohama Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mandalay or Yokohama?

Yokohama has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Mandalay. When comparing the sizes of Mandalay and Yokohama, 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.