Which place is cheaper, Yamaguchi or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Yamaguchi?
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 Yamaguchi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Yamaguchi?
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.
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi, Japan is the capital city of the Yamaguchi Prefecture, located on the Western tip of Honshu, Japan. During medieval times, Yamaguchi City flourished and was essentially the capital of Japan when Kyoto was demolished by the Onin war. After 1551, the city lost this standing, although evidence of its precious prosperity can be found in the architecture and even in the planning of the city.
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 Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Yamaguchi $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Yamaguchi is $83. 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 Yamaguchi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Yamaguchi $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Yamaguchi $94
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Yamaguchi
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Yamaguchi? 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 Yamaguchi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Yamaguchi $21
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:
- Yas Waterworld General Admission with Transfers: $123
- Warner Bros World and Ferrari World Combo Ticket with transfer from Dubai: $204
- Warner Bro's with Private Transfers from Dubai: $279
- Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi From Dubai Included Transfer and Tickets: $235
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
- Transfer in private vehicle from Abu Dhabi City - Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $42
- Snow Park Abudhabi Premium Tickets with Optional Transfers: $120
- Snow Abu Dhabi Tour with Optional Private Transfers: $110
- Ski Abu Dhabi with Optional Transfers: $100
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque-Entry to the Masterpiece with Transfer: $110
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Abu Dhabi City: $83
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yamaguchi
Also for Yamaguchi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yamaguchi Ube Airport To/From Yamaguch City Private Transfer: $415
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Yamaguchi?
Prices for flights to both Yamaguchi 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 $45Yamaguchi $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dhow cruise with Buffet dinner & Burj Khalifa view in Canal: $24
- Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment: $37
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $45
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $59
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari Tour with Shows and BBQ Dinner: $60
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $63
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $65
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner : $65
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Yamaguchi $8.71
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
- Admission Ticket To Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi: $20
- Ferrari World Entrance ticket : $95
- Full Day Abu Dhabi City & Louvre Museum Tour: $90
- Full Day Ferrari World Ticket with Optional Transport From Dubai: $95
- Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi Ticket: $26
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $279
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- 1 Day 2 Yas Island Park Tickets Combo: $130
- 17 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Abu Dhabi: $245
- 2 Days 2 Park- Ferrari World +Yas Waterworld Or Warner Bros World Combo Tickets: $155
- 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103
Tours and Activities in Yamaguchi
For Yamaguchi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kiku Plan - Wagashi making and tea ceremony experience -: $25
- Sightseeing Bus Tour “Happiness Tours on the Yamaguchi-go A”: $39
- Fuji Plan - Kimono Experience and City Walk -: $39
- Yamaguchi City Tour: $67
- Ube City Experience Tour Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Yamaguchi $8.23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Yamaguchi, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Yamaguchi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi.
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 Yamaguchi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Yamaguchi?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Yamaguchi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Yamaguchi, 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 Yamaguchi?
Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi in the Summer?
Both Yamaguchi 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, many travelers come to Yamaguchi for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Abu Dhabi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Yamaguchi. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 35°C (95°F), and Yamaguchi fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Yamaguchi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than Yamaguchi. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yamaguchi receives 271 mm (10.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Yamaguchi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yamaguchi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Yamaguchi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, many visitors come to Yamaguchi in the autumn for the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Yamaguchi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Yamaguchi fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Yamaguchi. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yamaguchi receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Yamaguchi 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yamaguchi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Yamaguchi. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Yamaguchi for the museums and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Yamaguchi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Abu Dhabi in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Yamaguchi averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Yamaguchi. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yamaguchi receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Yamaguchi 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yamaguchi in the Spring?
Both Yamaguchi 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, the spring months attract visitors to Yamaguchi because of the natural beauty.
In April, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Yamaguchi. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Yamaguchi fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yamaguchi. In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Yamaguchi. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yamaguchi receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Yamaguchi 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Yamaguchi 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) | 6°C (42°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 108 mm (4.2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 276 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 271 mm (10.7 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
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