Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Abu Dhabi?
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 Abu Dhabi or Yakushima?
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 Yakushima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Yakushima?
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.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Yakushima $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $133. 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 Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Yakushima $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Yakushima $114
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Yakushima? 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 Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Yakushima $48
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:
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Transfer To Abu Dhabi Airport: $28
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $30
- Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport(AUH) to Abu Dhabi City Center: $32
- Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $32
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- Private UAE Transfer from Airport Hotel and Intercity Transfers: $36
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Port to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $38
- Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Port to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $40
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi City to Abu Dhabi Airport: $42
- Kidzania Abu Dhabi with Optional Private Transfer: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima 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 $78Yakushima $47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Dinner: $28
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Dinner Shows: $39
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows & BBQ Buffet Dinner: $50
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $58
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $60
- Lunch Or Dinner at Emirates Palace - Ultimate Luxury Experience: $64
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner: $65
- Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu Dhabi: $69
- Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Live Shows, and BBQ Dinner: $69
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows: $71
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner: $71
- Abu Dhabi 4x4 Desert Safari BBQ Dinner , Camel Ride , Belly Dance: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Yakushima $20
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Non prime: $15
- Qasr al Hosn Entrance Ticket: $16
- Qasr Al Watan Entry Tickets: $16
- Skip the Line Ticket to Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Ticket Pass in Abu Dhabi’s Presidential Palace: $19
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Admission Ticket: $21
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Admission Ticket: $22
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entry Ticket with Optional Transportation: $23
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $24
- Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket: $24
- Admission Ticket to Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi: $25
Tours and Activities in Yakushima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yakushima are as follows:
- Kagoshima Sushi Making Experience in Yakushima: $62
- Kagoshima Bar Hopping Tour in Yakushima: $124
- Private Guided Tour: $309
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Yakushima $6.21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Yakushima, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Yakushima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Yakushima 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 Yakushima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yakushima 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 Yakushima.
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 Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Yakushima?
Yakushima 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 Yakushima in the Summer?
Both Yakushima and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Yakushima averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yakushima in the Autumn?
Both Yakushima and Abu Dhabi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Yakushima. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yakushima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Yakushima in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yakushima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Yakushima. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Yakushima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Yakushima. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima 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) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 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.