Which place is cheaper, Nagasaki or Cebu?
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 Cebu or Nagasaki?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cebu or Nagasaki? 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 Nagasaki?
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.
Nagasaki
Set in a natural harbor on the northwest coast of Japan, Nagasaki is a Japanese city synonymous with a key moment during WWII after suffering an Allied nuclear attack in 1945. While the event is memorialized at the city's Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park, the city in no way is defined by the event. Today it exists as a culturally and religiously diverse port town with a certain charm amongst the terraces of surrounding hills.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCebu $80Nagasaki $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Cebu is $80, while the average daily cost in Nagasaki is $114. 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 Nagasaki in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCebu $25Nagasaki $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCebu $50Nagasaki $98
Compare Hotels in Cebu and Nagasaki
Looking for a hotel in Cebu or Nagasaki? 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 Nagasaki Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cebu $26Nagasaki $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu HTL-APT (CEB): $31
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu APT-HTL (CEB): $18
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $196
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $122
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $161
- Cordova Private Transfer from Cordova city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $28
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $26
- Private Car Transfer with Driver (Flexible Routes): $29
- Oslob Whale Shark Encounter & SUMILON with Transfers: $201
- One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagasaki
Also for Nagasaki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Nagasaki Port: $117
- Nagasaki City to Nagasaki International Airport Private Departure Transfer: $196
- Nagasaki International Airport to Nagasaki City Private Arrival Transfer: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Cebu or Nagasaki?
Prices for flights to both Nagasaki 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 $36Nagasaki $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Carbon Market Food Tour & Bars with Jeepney Ride: $16
- Highlands Guided Tour with STREET FOOD TOUR OPTION: $46
- The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $91
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $100
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $110
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking: $110
- Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class: $110
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $110
- 5-Hour Evening Tour from Cebu with Dinner: $110
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagasaki
For Nagasaki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking with a Local Okaasan at Kominka in Ojika Island Nagasaki: $41
- Sunset Beach Dinner: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cebu $17Nagasaki $23
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour | Joiners: $64
- Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour: $110
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- Aqua Sports Adventure Package with 3 Water Activities: $129
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour: $62
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $45
- Badian Canyoneering Adventure and Kawasan Waterfalls Private Tour: $149
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $103
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $146
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $100
- Best Seller Cebu City Group Tour: $54
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise: $145
Tours and Activities in Nagasaki
For Nagasaki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Nagasaki GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $12
- Gunkanjima Digital Museum Attraction Ticket: $13
- Discover Stunning Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Private Ring Craft Experience in Nagasaki: $23
- Experience farming (rice cultivation) in terraced rice paddies: $38
- Private Fishing and Dining Experience in Ojika Japan: $45
- Traditional Kimono Experience in Nagasaki: $55
- Nagasaki Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $55
- Terraced Rice Paddy Restaurant and Rural Experience: $61
- Finding Local Cats and Hidden Alleys of Nagasaki Walking Tour: $62
- Mochitsuki Rice Cake Making Experience in Ojika Island: $78
- Nagasaki Gyoza&Soy Sauce Ramen Culinary Experience: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCebu $14Nagasaki $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Makati Pub Crawl with Optional City Tour: $18
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cebu and Nagasaki, we can see that Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cebu or Nagasaki?
Cebu has a larger population, and is about 95% larger than the population of Nagasaki. When comparing the sizes of Cebu and Nagasaki, 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 Nagasaki?
Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki in the Summer?
Both Nagasaki and Cebu during the summer 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 city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nagasaki this time of year.
In July, Cebu is generally around the same temperature as Nagasaki. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 28°C (82°F), and Nagasaki fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Nagasaki gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. Cebu usually gets less rain in July than Nagasaki. Cebu gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Nagasaki receives 334 mm (13.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCebu 28°C (82°F)Nagasaki 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Nagasaki in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cebu and Nagasaki. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round. Also, many travelers come to Nagasaki for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Cebu is a little warmer than Nagasaki in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Nagasaki fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
Nagasaki receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Cebu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Cebu usually receives more rain than Nagasaki. Cebu gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Nagasaki receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCebu 28°C (82°F)Nagasaki 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Nagasaki in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cebu as well as Nagasaki. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Nagasaki in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cebu is much warmer than Nagasaki. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cebu in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Nagasaki averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Cebu usually gets more rain in January than Nagasaki. Cebu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Nagasaki receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCebu 27°C (81°F)Nagasaki 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Nagasaki in the Spring?
Both Nagasaki and Cebu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Nagasaki for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Cebu is generally much warmer than Nagasaki. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 29°C (84°F), and Nagasaki fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nagasaki. In April, Cebu usually receives less rain than Nagasaki. Cebu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nagasaki receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCebu 29°C (84°F)Nagasaki 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Nagasaki and Cebu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 193 mm (7.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 328 mm (12.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 334 mm (13.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 67 mm (2.6 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.