Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Nagoya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Nagoya can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Nagoya?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
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 United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best Luxury Tours to Japan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Nagoya $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Nagoya is $89. 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 Abu Dhabi and Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Nagoya $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Nagoya $92
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi 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.
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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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Nagoya $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
- Warner Bros General Admission with Transfers: $150
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
- Transfer in private minivan from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)- Abu Dhabi City: $67
- Skydive in Abu Dhabi | Tandem Skydive with transfer: $817
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Abu Dhabi City: $133
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $41
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi: $40
- Private direct transfer from Abu Dhabi to Dubai: $124
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury Van: $212
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Luxury Van: $202
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Business Car: $190
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Nagoya city hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port : $131
- Chubu Itn Airport to/from Nagoya City private transfer: $136
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port: $144
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Nagoya Private Transfer: $157
- Nagoya airport to/from LEGOLAND Private transfer: $187
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Suzuka Circuit: $276
- Private Transfer between Chubu Centrair Int'l Airport and Nagoya: $284
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $441
- Chubu Airport (NGO): Private Transfer to/from Naign Shrine: $768
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $45Nagoya $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grandma’s Traditional Cooking Class: $65
- Market Tour and Authentic Nagoya Cuisine Cooking Class With a Local in Her Home: $92
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Nagoya $13
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Full Day City Tour : $100
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
- Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
- Falcon Hospital Tour with Transportation : $101
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103
- Abu Dhabi 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $32
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Abu Dhabi : Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide: $43
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: $186
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket Oneway/Roundway: $22
- Shirakawa-go From Nagoya One day Bus Self-guided Tour: $23
- Hida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway/Raundway: $25
- Shirakawa-go from nagoya 1D Bus ticket with Hida Beef Lunch: $49
- Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket with Hida Beef Lunch: $51
- Tie-Dye Activity and Traditional Town Walking Tour in NAGOYA: $53
- From Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $60
- From Ise Grand Shrine Day Tour: $60
- Customized Private Tour: $72
- Mitsui Outlet Park, Light-Up Festival, & Onsen Tour: $76
- Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $81
- Half-day tour to enjoy Japan's largest illumination and outlet: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Nagoya $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- Pub Crawl in Nagoya: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Nagoya, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Nagoya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Nagoya is in Asia, 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 Nagoya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nagoya 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Nagoya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi 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.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Nagoya in the Summer?
Both Nagoya and Abu Dhabi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Nagoya because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Abu Dhabi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 35°C (95°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Nagoya. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 170 hours of full sun.
Nagoya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than Nagoya. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Nagoya 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Nagoya in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Nagoya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Nagoya this time of year.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Nagoya in the autumn. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Nagoya fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Nagoya during autumn. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 176 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nagoya receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Nagoya 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Nagoya in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Nagoya. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Nagoya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Nagoya. In the winter, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Nagoya. Typically, the winter temperatures in Abu Dhabi in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Nagoya averages at about 4°C (40°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the winter, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Nagoya. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 180 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Nagoya. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Nagoya 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Nagoya in the Spring?
Both Nagoya and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Nagoya in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Nagoya during spring. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nagoya. In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Nagoya 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Nagoya and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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