Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios or Osaka?
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 Osaka or Ocho Rios?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or Ocho Rios, 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: Osaka or Ocho Rios?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOsaka $110Ocho Rios $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $110, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is $85. 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 Osaka and Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $48Ocho Rios $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $96Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Osaka or Ocho Rios? 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: Osaka Hotel Prices and Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $14Ocho Rios $7.32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kansai Airport Osaka City Private Taxi Transfers: $282
- Osaka Airport (ITM) to Osaka city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $260
- Osaka Airport Transfers : Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $259
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $258
- Private Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Maizuru Cruise Port: $244
- Private Departure Transfer : Osaka City to Kansai International Airport: $238
- Private Transfer Between Kyoto and Kansai Airport KIX: $234
- Roundtrip Transfer from Osaka Airport ITM to Arima-Onsen Resorts: $222
- Universal Studios Japan Round Trip Shared Transfer with ticket: $219
- Osaka Airport Transfers : Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $209
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $209
- Airport Transfer!Hotel in center of Osaka to Kansai Airport (KIX): $192
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP***Private KINGSTON Airport Transfers to***OCHO RIOS**HOTELS**: $292
- Sandals Ocho Rios Resort Airport Transfer: $67
- Runaway Bay Hotels Transfers between Montego Bay Airport: $60
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Round Trip Transfers from MBJ: $160
- Runaway Bay Airport Transfer: $48
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay Hotels: $240
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $50
- Private Transfers from Montego Bay Airport to Runaway Bay Hotels: $54
- Private Transfers To/From Ocho Rios & OCJ Airport Across Jamaica: $143
- Private Transfer to horseback,Bluehole,River rafting in OchoRios.: $70
- Private Transfer to Mystic Mountain from Ocho Rios: $20
- Private Transfer to Konoko Falls Botanical Gardens: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $45Ocho Rios $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PICCADILLY PREMIUM DINNER SHOW&NIGHTCLUB with Tasting: $17
- Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $30
- 1.5 Hour Food Tour at the Kuromon Market in Osaka: $34
- Kobe Beef Bowl Cooking Class in Osaka Afternoon : $41
- Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka: $45
- Cooking Class for Osaka Style Kushikatsu & Tonjiru (with Onigiri): $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $51
- Private Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba: $52
- Family Friendly Osaka Tempura Cooking Class: $54
- Osaka Cooking for Japanese Pescatarian dishes: $55
- Discover Osaka Cuisine through Cooking Class Experience: $55
- Deep Backstreet Osaka Tours (Option to add Dinner): $55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $128
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $21Ocho Rios $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$31
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 6 Hours Osaka Tour with National Licensed Guide: $250
- Arashiyama Kinkakuji Temple Nara Park Tour from Osaka and Kyoto: $100
- Explore Osaka with Wine Class and Tasting Experience: $110
- Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets Bus Tour Experience: $103
- Miyama Kayabuki no Sato 1 Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto: $241
- Nara Deer Park,Uji Matcha and Hot Spring Full-Day Tour: $52
- 1 Day Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bus Tour: $74
- 1 Day Takoyaki Making and Osaka Castle Walking Tour: $146
- 150min Full Body and Oil Massage with Japanese Healing Experience: $164
- 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $34
- 3-Hour Osaka Bike Tour/Customizable : $165
- 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $124
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate$11
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens$5.27
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Tour of Prospect Plantation$17
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Black River Safari & YS Falls Tour from Runaway Bay: $285
- Blue Hole Tour From Ocho Rios: $60
- Blue Hole Waterfalls + Bamboo River Rafting Tour from Ocho Rios: $109
- Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $165
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Tubing Combo Tour from Ocho Rios: $140
- Private Dunn's River and Blue hole tour from Ocho Rios : $110
- Private Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios : $60
- Shopping Tour From Runaway Bay Hotels : $75
- 1 Hour Private Rafting Experience in Jamaica: $65
- ATV Adventure and Shopping from Falmouth (Minimum 4 persons): $165
- ATV Guided Tour To Blue Hole & Spanish Bridge In Ocho Rios: $270
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $12Ocho Rios $7.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $24
- Nada Gogo Sake Brewery Tour in Kobe from Osaka: $259
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Osaka and Ocho Rios, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka is in Asia and Ocho Rios is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka than you might in Ocho Rios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Osaka Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Ocho Rios?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 270 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Osaka and Ocho Rios, 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 Osaka or Ocho Rios?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ocho Rios experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Osaka or Ocho Rios in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Ocho Rios. The summer months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Osaka is around the same temperature as Ocho Rios in the summer. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during summer. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Osaka usually receives more rain than Ocho Rios. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOsaka 28°C (82°F)Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Ocho Rios. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Osaka this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
In the autumn, Osaka is cooler than Ocho Rios. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Osaka in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. In the autumn, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 229 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ocho Rios. Osaka receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Osaka usually gets less rain in October than Ocho Rios. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOsaka 19°C (66°F)Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Ocho Rios in the Winter?
Both Ocho Rios and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Osaka is generally much colder than Ocho Rios. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 6°C (42°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during winter. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Osaka usually receives more rain than Ocho Rios. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOsaka 6°C (42°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Ocho Rios in the Spring?
Both Ocho Rios and Osaka during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Osaka in the spring for the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
Osaka is much colder than Ocho Rios in the spring. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 251 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. Osaka usually gets more rain in April than Ocho Rios. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOsaka 15°C (59°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Ocho Rios and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 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.