A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Taiyuan vs. Nagoya for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Taiyuan or Nagoya?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Taiyuan and Nagoya. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Taiyuan or Nagoya?

Taiyuan

With sleek architectural designs and blossoming businesses, this metropolis is simply brimming with invigorating excitement and once-in-a-lifetime entertainment. Despite its glimmering skyscrapers and gorgeous fountains, Taiyuan, China has an extensive history of nearly 2,500 years. During ancient China, Taiyuan, or the "Dragon City," was a major military town. Presently, this city is now one of China's most important industrial cities, producing more than half of the national coal mining output. Taiyuan is both the capital and largest city of the Shanxi province of North China. It is bounded by mountains on three of its sides, allowing this great city to be surrounded by fantastic views of its landscape. Besides its economic significance, Taiyuan also achieves tourist significance due to its plethora of landmarks and sights. Some of these attractions include Jinci Temple, Forest Park, Mengshan Giant Buddha, and Shanxi Museum. Taiyuan is also celebrated internationally for holding their annual Shanxi Taiyuan International Folk Arts Festival, a celebration held in September that hosts exhibition of fine arts, painting, paper-cutting, sculpture, drama, acrobatic and the culture of costume. With such a great deal to do in such a limited window of time, it is best to make the most Taiyuan while you visit!

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 Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Luxury Tours to Japan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Taiyuan?

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

  • Taiyuan Prices
    China Prices
    Nagoya Prices
    Japan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Taiyuan $106
    Nagoya $113

The average daily cost (per person) in Taiyuan is $106, 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 Taiyuan and Nagoya in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Taiyuan $43
    Nagoya $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Taiyuan $86
    Nagoya $96
Compare Hotels in Taiyuan and Nagoya

Looking for a hotel in Taiyuan 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.

Hotels in Taiyuan


Hotels in Nagoya


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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: Nagoya Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Taiyuan $48
    Nagoya $12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya

Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer between Chubu Centrair Int'l Airport and Nagoya: $296
  • Nagoya Private Transfer To or From Suzuka Service: $292
  • Private Transfer - Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Int Airport (NGO): $285
  • Private Transfer from Nagoya Int Airport (NGO) to Nagoya Port: $285
  • Private Transfer from Nagoya Airport (NGO) to Toyama Port: $235
  • Private Departure Transfer Nagoya City to Chubu Centrair International Airport: $208
  • Private Transfer - Nagoya Int Airport (NGO) to Nagoya Cruise Port: $201
  • Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Airport (NGO): $201
  • Nagoya to Nagoya Int Airport (NGO) - Departure Private Transfer: $151
  • Private Transfer from Nagoya hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $139
  • Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya hotels: $139
  • Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya City Hotels: $126

Is it cheaper to fly into Taiyuan or Nagoya?

Prices for flights to both Nagoya and Taiyuan 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
    Taiyuan $36
    Nagoya $49

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.
    Taiyuan $15
    Nagoya $13

Tours and Activities in Nagoya

For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Buddhas at a Temple and Tea Ceremony Experience: $91
  • 2 Hour Private Scenic Mountain Castle Tour in Gifu: $76
  • A Fun Car Tour to Inuyama Castle and a Phallus: $160
  • A tour to enjoy Japanese official gambling (horse racing, bicycle racing, pachinko): $72
  • All-You-Can-Drink Sake Tasting Tour in Nagoya: $185
  • Arimatsu townscape walk & aperture experience: Accompanying professional photographer: $138
  • Atsuta Shrine Visit and Sweets Making Experience in Nagoya: $276
  • Autumn Leaves Private Tour in Nagoya: $172
  • Bus Tour to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go with Hida Pork Lunch : $81
  • Experience Being a Shinto Priest or Shrine Maiden at NAGOYA: $45
  • Experience the Soul of the Sword-smith : Samurai Spirit in Seki: $242
  • From Nagoya Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu Lunch: $93

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Taiyuan $6.41
    Nagoya $13

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 comparing the travel costs between Taiyuan and Nagoya, we can see that Nagoya is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Taiyuan or Nagoya?

Taiyuan has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Nagoya. When comparing the sizes of Taiyuan 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.