Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho 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 Can Tho and Yakushima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Can Tho or Yakushima?
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Can Tho Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCan Tho $66Yakushima $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Can Tho is $66, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $141. 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 Can Tho and Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCan Tho $26Yakushima $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCan Tho $52Yakushima $122
Compare Hotels in Can Tho and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Can Tho 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices and Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Can Tho $12Yakushima $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $35
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $51
- Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh Private Car Transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Can Tho or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima and Can Tho 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 dayCan Tho $28Yakushima $50
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$4.93
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.02
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.60
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Biking and Cooking Class in Can Tho Rural: $32
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour voted by local - Vegan option is available: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Can Tho $16Yakushima $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$1.90
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$7.96
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Floating Market & Hidden Canals – Small Group Morning Boat Tour: $25
- Can Tho Countryside Bike Tour with Fruit Garden Visit: $30
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $30
- Victoria Sunset Cruise on Hau River: $35
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $37
- Floating Market, Cacao Farm and Mekong' Tour from Can Tho: $40
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $41
- Half-Day Private Cai Rang Floating Market & Small Canal Boat Tour: $42
- Premium Can Tho Small Canal Tour in Mekong Delta: $45
- Son Islet Experiences: $45
- Tour for Nature lover- Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in Can Tho: $45
- Cycling in Village-Fruit Garden-Experience Local Ferry: $47
Tours and Activities in Yakushima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yakushima are as follows:
- Private Guided Tour: $336
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCan Tho $6.26Yakushima $6.61
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Can Tho and Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Yakushima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yakushima than you might in Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Can Tho Expensive? and Is Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Can Tho or Yakushima?
Yakushima has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Can Tho experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Can Tho or Yakushima in the Summer?
Both Yakushima and Can Tho during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Can Tho is around the same temperature as Yakushima in the summer. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Can Tho. Can Tho usually gets more rain in July than Yakushima. Can Tho gets 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Yakushima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Can Tho and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
In the autumn, Can Tho is a little warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Can Tho in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Yakushima averages at about 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Can Tho usually receives more rain than Yakushima. Can Tho gets 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCan Tho 28°C (82°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Yakushima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Can Tho as well as Yakushima. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Can Tho is generally much warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Can Tho average around 26°C (78°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Can Tho usually gets less rain in January than Yakushima. Can Tho gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCan Tho 26°C (78°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Can Tho or Yakushima in the Spring?
Both Yakushima and Can Tho are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
Can Tho is much warmer than Yakushima in the spring. The daily temperature in Can Tho averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. In April, Can Tho usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Can Tho gets 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Can Tho is December to April. The rainy season in Can Tho is May to November.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCan Tho 29°C (84°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Can Tho
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 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.