Which place is cheaper, Yaeyama Islands or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands, 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: Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Yaeyama Islands
The Yaeyama Islands is a cluster of islands located in the southwestern part of Japan, close to Taiwan. There are nine different islands, varying from small islets to large holiday resort islands. The Yaeyama Islands are one of the most popular destination in Japan due to their beautiful beaches and underwater ruins. Yaeyama is also known for having their own language and writing system. For the most part, everyone on the Islands speak Japanese, but you'll often find the Yaeyama writing on T-shirts in souvenir shops or scattered around Yaeyama.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan, and The Best Historical Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Yaeyama Islands $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Yaeyama Islands is $101. 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 Aqaba and Yaeyama Islands in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Yaeyama Islands $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Yaeyama Islands $116
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Yaeyama Islands
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Yaeyama Islands Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Yaeyama Islands $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Aqaba to Aqaba King Hussein Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba, Jordan : $35
- Private Transfer from Aqaba city hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $37
- Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba Port: $42
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba hotels: $42
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $43
- Private Transfers Aqaba to Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman & vice versa: $47
- Aqaba Or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Wadi Rum, Jordan: $60
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Oneway Airport to Hotel Transfer in Amman/Dead S/Petra/Aqaba: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands?
Prices for flights to both Yaeyama Islands and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $42Yaeyama Islands $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $74
- Wadi Rum 4-Hour Sunset Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $83
- 4 hour desert jeep tour with overnight in beduin camp including dinner&breakfast: $85
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $105
- Wadi Rum New Year Eve Party (Jeep Tour + Dinner + Music + Fireworks + Overnight): $112
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Yaeyama Islands $9.29
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Turgut camp with tour: $15
- Wadi Rum Jeep Tours - Full Day Jeep Tour: $23
- Private Snorkeling Experience in Aqaba Red Sea: $27
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- 3-Hour Shore Dive or Snorkel Experiences in Aqaba: $30
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- Discover Aqaba in Style: A 3-h City Tour by Car with meal: $37
- Walking Tour History ,Culture & Food: $37
- Jeep Tours in Wadi Rum with Bedouin Guide 2,3,4,5 hours | Magic Bedouin Star: $38
- Mosaic Art Experience: $40
- Half day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum incl. water and Bedouin tea: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Yaeyama Islands $6.77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Yaeyama Islands, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Yaeyama Islands much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yaeyama Islands 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Yaeyama Islands.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Yaeyama Islands Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands?
Yaeyama Islands has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Yaeyama Islands. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Also, many visitors come to Yaeyama Islands in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Yaeyama Islands. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Yaeyama Islands this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands during summer. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Yaeyama Islands receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.
Yaeyama Islands receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Yaeyama Islands 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Yaeyama Islands. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Yaeyama Islands for the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Aqaba is around the same temperature as Yaeyama Islands in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the autumn, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yaeyama Islands receives 177 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Yaeyama Islands. Aqaba usually gets less rain in October than Yaeyama Islands. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Yaeyama Islands 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands in the Winter?
Both Yaeyama Islands and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Yaeyama Islands because of the museums and the cuisine.
In the winter, Aqaba is cooler than Yaeyama Islands. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Yaeyama Islands averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands during winter. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Yaeyama Islands receives 97 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yaeyama Islands. In January, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Yaeyama Islands 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Yaeyama Islands in the Spring?
Both Yaeyama Islands and Aqaba during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Yaeyama Islands this time of year.
In April, Aqaba is generally around the same temperature as Yaeyama Islands. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the spring, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yaeyama Islands receives 154 hours of full sun.
Yaeyama Islands gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in April than Yaeyama Islands. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year. May to June is the rainy season in Yaeyama Islands.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Yaeyama Islands 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Yaeyama Islands and Aqaba
| Aqaba | Yaeyama Islands | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 231 mm (9.1 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
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