Which place is cheaper, Sapporo 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 Sapporo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cebu or Sapporo? 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 Sapporo?
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.
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCebu $80Sapporo $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Cebu is $80, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $132. 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 Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCebu $25Sapporo $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCebu $50Sapporo $130
Compare Hotels in Cebu and Sapporo
Looking for a hotel in Cebu or Sapporo? 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 Sapporo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cebu $26Sapporo $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Bohol Day Tour with Round-Trip Transfers from Cebu: $208
- Oslob Whale Shark Encounter & SUMILON with Transfers: $196
- Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $196
- Bohol Day Tour from Cebu (Shared) w/ RT Transfers & Ferry: $185
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $161
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $122
- Cebu Safari & Adventure Park: Wildlife Tour with Transfers: $102
- One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $89
- Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option: $53
- Cebu Airport Transfer to / from Anywhere in Cebu: $37
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shin Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo City: Shared Transfer: $93
- Private Transfer from Sapporo City Hotels to Otaru Cruise Port: $113
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $132
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Sapporo to New Chitose Airport (CTS): $140
- Private Departure Transfer : Sapporo City to New Chitose Airport: $237
- Private Transfer from Muroran Cruise Port to Sapporo Airport(CTS): $274
- New Chitose Airport (CTS) Private Transfer: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Cebu or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo 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 $36Sapporo $54
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: $45
- The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $89
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $98
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $107
- 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 Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Sapporo with Local Host Kanae: $72
- Japanese Cooking Class in the Heart of Sapporo with Sakura: $72
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Kanae, a Sapporo Local: $82
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $97
- Hands-on Japanese Home Cooking Class in Sapporo with Noriko: $108
- Sapporo Night Food Tour: 3 Hidden Restaurants with a Foodie Guide: $218
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cebu $17Sapporo $17
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: $61
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
- Badian Canyoneering Adventure and Kawasan Waterfalls Private Tour: $149
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $146
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $103
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $100
- Best Seller Cebu City Group Tour: $53
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise: $145
Tours and Activities in Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- JR Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $4.33
- Sapporo TV Tower Admission Ticket: $6.76
- Historical Village of Hokkaido Entry Ticket: $6.76
- JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket in Hokkaido: $9.00
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour: $31
- Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets: $43
- Tour of the Historic Red Brick Government Office: $50
- Sapporo Afternoon Walking Tour 2h 30mins: $55
- Beer Museum Tour with Tasting of Local Brews: $57
- Sapporo Walking Tour: $61
- Authentic Nijo Market Seafood Lunch & History Tour: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCebu $14Sapporo $8.26
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Sapporo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sapporo:
- Sapporo Tour in the Port City of Otaru and Local beer brewery: $174
- 1-Day Tour The port city of Otaru & Local Brewery: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cebu and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo 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 Sapporo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sapporo 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 Sapporo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cebu or Sapporo?
Sapporo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Cebu. When comparing the sizes of Cebu and Sapporo, 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 Sapporo?
Sapporo 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 Sapporo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cebu as well as Sapporo. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Sapporo for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Cebu is generally a little warmer than Sapporo. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 28°C (82°F), and Sapporo fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
Cebu receives a lot of rain in the summer. Cebu usually gets more rain in July than Sapporo. Cebu gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCebu 28°C (82°F)Sapporo 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Sapporo in the Autumn?
Both Sapporo 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 Sapporo because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Cebu is much warmer than Sapporo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Sapporo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sapporo. It's quite rainy in Cebu. In October, Cebu usually receives more rain than Sapporo. Cebu gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCebu 28°C (82°F)Sapporo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Sapporo in the Winter?
Both Sapporo 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 skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Sapporo this time of year.
It's quite cold in Sapporo in the winter. In the winter, Cebu is much warmer than Sapporo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cebu in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Sapporo averages at about -5°C (24°F).
Sapporo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cebu usually gets less rain in January than Sapporo. Cebu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCebu 27°C (81°F)Sapporo -5°C (24°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Sapporo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cebu and Sapporo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round. Also, many travelers come to Sapporo for the activities around the city.
In April, Cebu is generally much warmer than Sapporo. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 29°C (84°F), and Sapporo fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In April, Cebu usually receives less rain than Sapporo. Cebu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCebu 29°C (84°F)Sapporo 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Sapporo and Cebu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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