Which place is cheaper, Hiroshima or Cebu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cebu or Hiroshima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cebu or Hiroshima? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cebu or Hiroshima?
Cebu
Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Philippines, The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCebu $65Hiroshima $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Cebu is $65, while the average daily cost in Hiroshima is $100. 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 Cebu and Hiroshima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCebu $25Hiroshima $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCebu $50Hiroshima $128
Compare Hotels in Cebu and Hiroshima
Looking for a hotel in Cebu or Hiroshima? 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: Cebu Hotel Prices and Hiroshima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cebu $26Hiroshima $9.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Bohol Day Tour with Round-Trip Transfers from Cebu: $190
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $161
- Oslob Car Hire and Transfers: $150
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $122
- Malapascua: Advance Divers Shark Dive & Optional Transfer: $108
- Cebu Whale Shark Snorkeling & Tumalog Falls w/ Meals and Transfer: $95
- Transfer Cebu City - Bantayan Island: $70
- Cebu Airport Transfer within Mactan Island, Cebu or Mandaue City: $64
- Private Canyoneering in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer opt: $53
- Cebu Departure Transfer from Mandaue city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $40
- Cebu Private Transfer from Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB) to Lapu-Lapu city: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $54
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $59
- Hiroshima Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $171
- Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City: $215
- Private Departure Transfer Hiroshima City to Hiroshima International Airport: $215
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $228
- Hiroshima port Shore excursion Private transfer: $472
Is it cheaper to fly into Cebu or Hiroshima?
Prices for flights to both Hiroshima and Cebu 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 dayCebu $21Hiroshima $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $67
- Cebu City Historical Street and Food Tour: $69
- Panoramic View of Cebu and Dinner with Night View: $89
- Traditional Filipino Bamboo Cooking Class: $108
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $131
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hiroshima No1 food!! 'Okonomiyaki'-cooking class: $40
- Local Favorites Private Night Food Tour: $66
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $73
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $79
- Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour: $81
- Enjoy a Private Japanese Cooking Class with a Local Hiroshima Family: $90
- Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima: $94
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cebu $17Hiroshima $5.39
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour: $110
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- A snorkelling tour to Cebu’s Hilutungan: $130
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $84
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $80
- Beach Adventure: $85
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise: $145
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour from Cebu City or Mactan - Best Seller: $155
- Bohol Countryside Joiners Tour From Cebu City: $144
- Bohol Countryside Private Tour From Cebu City: $213
- Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch: $55
- Cebu City All Day Tour; An Unforgettable Experience of Cebu.: $60
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea): $6.32
- Hiroshima Hidden Gems Walking Tour with Locals: $17
- Visit World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine by sea & Oyster raft tour: $25
- Kumano Brush Factory Tour and Brush-Making Experience: $25
- Mihara Goshushi Tour-Walking around the castle town Mihara-: $26
- Peace Park Tour VR/Hiroshima: $32
- Original Amulet Making Experience: $32
- Guided Virtual Tour of Peace Park in Hiroshima/PEACE PARK TOUR VR: $32
- Traditional Japanese Archery Experience: $35
- Japanese Traditional Archery Experience Hiroshima : $36
- Field Archery Experience in Hiroshima, Japan: $37
- Tea ceremony experience near Atomic Bomb Dome: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCebu $14Hiroshima $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cebu and Hiroshima, we can see that Hiroshima is more expensive. And not only is Cebu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cebu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cebu 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 Hiroshima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hiroshima than you might in Cebu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cebu Expensive? and Is Hiroshima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cebu or Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has a larger population, and is about 43% larger than the population of Cebu. When comparing the sizes of Cebu and Hiroshima, 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 Cebu or Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cebu experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cebu or Hiroshima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cebu as well as Hiroshima. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Hiroshima for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Cebu is around the same temperature as Hiroshima in the summer. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Hiroshima fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite rainy in Hiroshima. Cebu receives a lot of rain in the summer. Cebu usually gets less rain in July than Hiroshima. Cebu gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCebu 28°C (82°F)Hiroshima 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Hiroshima in the Autumn?
Both Hiroshima and Cebu are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Hiroshima because of the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Cebu is much warmer than Hiroshima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cebu in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Hiroshima averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hiroshima. It's quite rainy in Cebu. In October, Cebu usually receives more rain than Hiroshima. Cebu gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCebu 28°C (82°F)Hiroshima 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Hiroshima in the Winter?
Both Hiroshima and Cebu during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Hiroshima this time of year.
It's quite cold in Hiroshima in the winter. In January, Cebu is generally much warmer than Hiroshima. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 27°C (81°F), and Hiroshima fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Cebu usually gets more rain in January than Hiroshima. Cebu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCebu 27°C (81°F)Hiroshima 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Hiroshima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cebu and Hiroshima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round.
Cebu is much warmer than Hiroshima in the spring. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Hiroshima fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
Hiroshima receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cebu usually receives less rain than Hiroshima. Cebu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCebu 29°C (84°F)Hiroshima 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Hiroshima and Cebu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
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