Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Yichang?
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 Yichang or Tokyo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yichang or Tokyo, 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: Yichang or Tokyo?
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYichang $74Tokyo $190
The average daily cost (per person) in Yichang is $74, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $190. 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 Yichang and Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYichang $25Tokyo $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYichang $50Tokyo $158
Compare Hotels in Yichang and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Yichang or Tokyo? 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: Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yichang $14Tokyo $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
- Yichang Airport Transfer Service, Yichang train station Pick up: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Haneda Airport to Tokyo One Way Transfer : $14
- Disneyland or Disneysea Transfer to or from Tokyo English Driver: $20
- Private Airport Transfer Haneda Airport to or from Tokyo City: $20
- Haneda Airport Private Transfer to Tokyo/Yokohama/MountFuji/Osaka: $42
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $56
- Private transfer from Central Tokyo to Disney Resort: $62
- Tokyo City: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Yokohama City: $63
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $65
- Shared Departure Transfer : Central Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport: $66
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Yichang or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo and Yichang 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 dayYichang $38Tokyo $67
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.41
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.41
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Meal at Airport$7.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tsukiji Food Tour Explore Markets and Temples in Tokyo: $18
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $21
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $34
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour : $34
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $34
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks: $44
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $51
- Tokyo private hidden food tour: $55
- Mastering the Grill A Ninja Yakiniku A5 Wagyu Dinner in Nippori : $56
- Tokyo Retro Backstreet Tokyo Tour Option to Add Dinner: $56
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yichang $18Tokyo $71
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $993
- From 5-Day Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing: $679
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- Yichang - Chongqing Yangtze Miracle Luxury 5D4N Cruise: $720
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour: $3.42
- Tokyo 4‑Day Self‑Guided PDF Tour of Senso‑ji, Shibuya and more: $3.42
- Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Guided Tour: $3.46
- Self-Guided Tour of Tokyo's Hidden Alleys: $3.57
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Tokyo Asakusa & Senso-ji Tour with Audioguide: $8.34
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
- Horse Racing Tour with Local Fans in Tokyo: $10
- Shibuya drinking tour: $10
- Gyoda Oshi Castle Ninja Experience : $11
- Tokyo Subway Ticket : $11
- Water Bus Ticket Odaiba ↔ Asakusa: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYichang $14Tokyo $34
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$4.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $34
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $38
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $114
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $116
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $132
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $142
- Cultural Sake Brewery Private Tour & Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $172
- From Tokyo：Mt.fuji /Museum/Sake brewery/ 1DAY BUS TOUR: $201
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $242
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yichang and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Yichang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yichang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yichang 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo than you might in Yichang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yichang Expensive? and Is Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yichang or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Yichang. When comparing the sizes of Yichang and Tokyo, 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 Yichang or Tokyo?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Yichang or Tokyo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Yichang as well as Tokyo. Additionally, most visitors come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Yichang is generally a little warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Yichang average around 29°C (85°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Yichang this time of the year. In the summer, Yichang often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Yichang gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 137 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. Yichang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Yichang usually gets more rain in July than Tokyo. Yichang gets 229 mm (9 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYichang 29°C (85°F)Tokyo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Tokyo in the Autumn?
Both Tokyo and Yichang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Yichang is a little warmer than Tokyo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Yichang averages around 20°C (67°F) in October, and Tokyo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Yichang usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tokyo during autumn. Yichang gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. In October, Yichang usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Yichang gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYichang 20°C (67°F)Tokyo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Tokyo in the Winter?
Both Tokyo and Yichang during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In the winter, Yichang is a little warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Yichang in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Tokyo averages at about 5°C (42°F).
In the winter, Yichang often gets less sunshine than Tokyo. Yichang gets 92 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 175 hours of full sun.
Yichang usually gets less rain in January than Tokyo. Yichang gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYichang 6°C (43°F)Tokyo 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Tokyo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Yichang and Tokyo. Also, many travelers come to Tokyo for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Yichang is generally a little warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Yichang average around 18°C (65°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Yichang usually receives less sunshine than Tokyo during spring. Yichang gets 129 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Yichang usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Yichang gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYichang 18°C (65°F)Tokyo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tokyo and Yichang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 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.