Which place is cheaper, Boracay or Yaeyama Islands?
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 Yaeyama Islands or Boracay?
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 Yaeyama Islands and Boracay. 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: Yaeyama Islands or Boracay?
Yaeyama Islands
The Yaeyama Islands is a cluster of islands located in the southwestern part of Japan, close to Taiwan. There are nine different islands, varying from small islets to large holiday resort islands. The Yaeyama Islands are one of the most popular destination in Japan due to their beautiful beaches and underwater ruins. Yaeyama is also known for having their own language and writing system. For the most part, everyone on the Islands speak Japanese, but you'll often find the Yaeyama writing on T-shirts in souvenir shops or scattered around Yaeyama.
Boracay
A small island in the Philippines known for its resorts and beaches, Boracay is a little escape. Each beach has its own unique character, each with new treasures waiting to be discovered.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 10-Day Tours in Philippines, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines.
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Yaeyama Islands Prices
Japan PricesBoracay Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYaeyama Islands $118Boracay $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Yaeyama Islands is $118, while the average daily cost in Boracay is $66. 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 Yaeyama Islands and Boracay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYaeyama Islands $56Boracay $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYaeyama Islands $112Boracay $46
Compare Hotels in Yaeyama Islands and Boracay
Looking for a hotel in Yaeyama Islands or Boracay? 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: Yaeyama Islands Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yaeyama Islands $19Boracay $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boracay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boracay:
- Shared Transfer from/to MPH for Domestic Passports: $21
- Caticlan: Shared Airport Transfer From/To Boracay: $23
- Caticlan Airport (MPH) to Boracay - Arrival Private Transfer : $24
- Boracay to Caticlan Airport (MPH) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Boracay to Caticlan Airport (MPH) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Caticlan: 1-Way or Roundtrip Airport Transfer to Boracay: $27
- Airport Transfer to Boracay or vice versa: $29
- Departure: Ferry boat Transfer Boracay to Caticlan Airport: $30
- Caticlan: Speedboat Airport Transfer to Boracay: $34
- Two-way Shared Transfer from/to Airport to Hotel: $34
- Boracay Adventures Transfer Services Via Caticlan: $35
- Private Transfer from Caticlan Airport to Boracay: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Yaeyama Islands or Boracay?
Prices for flights to both Boracay and Yaeyama Islands 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 dayYaeyama Islands $50Boracay $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yaeyama Islands $8.93Boracay $15
Tours and Activities in Boracay
Here are a few actual costs in Boracay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Crystal Kayak Photo-op Experience: $6.27
- Boracay - Crystal Kayak phot-op Experience: $8.95
- Banana Boat Adventure: $10
- Boracay Private Land Tour: $13
- Flying Donut Water Tubing Experience: $14
- All-Terrain Vehicle or Buggy Car Experience: $15
- Boracay UFO Adventure: $16
- Sunset Cruise with Water Activities: $16
- Boracay Sunset Cruise: $16
- Boracay Island Rhythm Sunset Cruise: $17
- Bandwagon Ride Experience: $17
- Sunset Cruise Boat Party by Haqqy Life: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYaeyama Islands $6.51Boracay $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yaeyama Islands and Boracay, we can see that Yaeyama Islands is more expensive. And not only is Boracay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Boracay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boracay 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 Yaeyama Islands would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yaeyama Islands than you might in Boracay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yaeyama Islands Expensive? and Is Boracay Expensive?.
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.