Which place is cheaper, Yokohama 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 Yokohama?
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 Yokohama can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Yokohama?
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.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Yokohama $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $147. 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 Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Yokohama $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Yokohama $136
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Yokohama? 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 Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Yokohama $20
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:
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) Private Transfer to Abu Dhabi City/Hotels: $58
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $73
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $141
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $30
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To or From Anywhere within Abu Dhabi: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer to Hotel or Vice Versa: $67
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers : Abu Dhabi City to Airport AUH in Luxury Van: $102
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers : Airport AUH to Abu Dhabi City by Luxury Van: $102
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: Modern & Cultural Highlights with Transfers: $108
- Abu Dhabi Combo Ticket: Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld with transfers: $195
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Tokyo: Haneda Airport(HND) Private Transfer to/from Yokohama: $52
- Yokohama ⇆ Tokyo, Narita, Haneda Airport Private Transfer: $61
- Tokyo: Private Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $84
- Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $93
- Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) - Private Transfer: $119
- Yokohama ⇆ Tokyo, Narita & Haneda Airport Private Transfer: $127
- Yokohama City: Private transfer to/from Haneda Airport: $128
- Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda, Narita and Tokyo⇒Yokohama City: $132
- Narita Airport(NRT): Private Transfer to Tokyo 1-9 pax: $136
- Yokohama Cruise Port to Narita Airport NRT - Private Transfer: $145
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $145
- Yokohama Port Transfers to Haneda, Narita Airports and Tokyo: $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama 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 $78Yokohama $62
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- Tokyo Tsukiji Market Food Tour Pay as You Go Experience: $32
- KABUKICHO: Samurai Revue Show with 2 drinks & Dinner at Izakaya: $75
- Local market visit & Chicken Omurice Cooking Class (Ebisu, Tokyo): $78
- 2-Hour Local Street Food Tour in Yokohama Chinatown: $80
- Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience: $81
- Yokohama Manga Art & Japanese Cooking Experience: $81
- Ninja Kabuki show + Japanese Izakaya dinner in Shinjuku: $83
- Ebisu Tokyo Onigiri & Yuzu Ramen Cooking Class with Market Visit: $116
- Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO: $123
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $134
- Tokyo: Best Ginza Food Tour at 3 Local Eateries: $156
- Yokohama Ramen Adventure near Tokyo: From Factory to Home Cooking: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Yokohama $29
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 Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mount Fuji Private Tour with English Speaking Guide: $2.92
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $8.11
- Tokyo Shinjuku: WARP Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $9.74
- Roppongi Hills Observation Deck Admission Ticket: $9.74
- Tokyo and Yokohama Private Tour with Guide: $13
- Morning running tour of Yokohama - Morning running and breakfast - with local guide Minato Mirai and Chinatown: $13
- Yokohama Fantasy GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
- Art Aquarium Museum Ginza Admission Ticket: $18
- Tokyo Ginza Crafts Class Adventure Tour: $19
- Kawasaki Daishi Temple Tour with Candy Making: $21
- Private matcha experience in Ginza. Includes a toy sushi gift.: $23
- Kawasaki Shrine Experience: Miko & Shinto Priest Traditions: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Yokohama $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $25
- Tokyo Roppongi Burlesque show: $45
- Ebisu Garden Place and Brewery Tour: $84
- Tantra Tokyo Burlesque Show Club: $97
- Tokyo After 5pm Pub Crawling in Ginza: $156
- Tokyo Burlesque & Cabaret Nightlife Experience: $214
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Yokohama, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Yokohama much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Yokohama 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 Yokohama would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yokohama 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 Yokohama.
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 Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Yokohama?
Yokohama has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Yokohama, 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 Yokohama?
Yokohama 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 Yokohama in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Yokohama. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, many travelers come to Yokohama for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Yokohama in the summer. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 35°C (95°F) in July, and Yokohama fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Yokohama during summer. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Yokohama receives 137 hours of full sun in the summer.
Yokohama receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Yokohama 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yokohama in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Yokohama. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Yokohama in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Yokohama. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Abu Dhabi in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Yokohama averages at about 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the autumn, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Yokohama. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yokohama receives 129 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Yokohama. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Yokohama. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Yokohama 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yokohama in the Winter?
Both Yokohama and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Yokohama for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 18°C (64°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Yokohama during winter. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Yokohama receives 175 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Yokohama 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Yokohama in the Spring?
Both Yokohama and Abu Dhabi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the activities around the city.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Yokohama in the spring. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Yokohama fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the spring, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Yokohama. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yokohama receives 161 hours of full sun.
Yokohama gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Yokohama. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Yokohama 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Yokohama 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) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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