Which place is cheaper, Yakushima 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 Yakushima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cebu or Yakushima? 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 Yakushima?
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.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Cebu Prices
Philippines PricesYakushima Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCebu $80Yakushima $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Cebu is $80, 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 Cebu and Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCebu $25Yakushima $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCebu $50Yakushima $122
Compare Hotels in Cebu and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Cebu 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: Cebu Hotel Prices and Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cebu $26Yakushima $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- CEB Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $7.00
- Cebu Airport Private Transfer to Cebu City Hotel: $18
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu APT-HTL (CEB): $18
- Private One-Way Airport Transfer: $26
- Cordova Private Transfer from Cordova city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $28
- Private Car Transfer with Driver (Flexible Routes): $28
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cebu HTL-APT (CEB): $31
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
- Cebu Airport Transfer to / from Anywhere in Cebu: $37
- Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option: $53
- One-way Airport Transfer to Cebu City Hotels: $89
- Cebu Safari & Adventure Park: Wildlife Tour with Transfers: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Cebu or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima 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 $36Yakushima $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: $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cebu $17Yakushima $21
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- Cebu City: Walking Tour: $21
- Cebu City: Guided Trekking Experience: $32
- Adventure Hiking Trip in the City: $36
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- City Sightseeing Group Tour: $39
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
- Heritage Tour and Uphill Tour: $45
- Scuba Diving Experience beach entry in Mactan: $45
- Cebu Highlands Tour (Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)PICK UP: $46
- Cebu City: Best of Cebu Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour: $49
- Thrill Seekers Paradise Kawasan Canyoning Adventure: $50
- Cebu Half Day City Tour (Private Tour): $51
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 dayCebu $14Yakushima $6.61
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 Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima 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 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 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 Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cebu or Yakushima?
Yakushima 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 Yakushima in the Summer?
Both Yakushima and Cebu are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.
In the summer, Cebu is around the same temperature as Yakushima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cebu in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Yakushima averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. It's quite rainy in Cebu. In July, Cebu usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Cebu gets 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCebu 28°C (82°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Yakushima in the Autumn?
Both Yakushima and Cebu during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Cebu is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Cebu average around 28°C (82°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. Cebu usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Yakushima. Cebu gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCebu 28°C (82°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Yakushima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cebu and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cebu year-round.
Cebu is much warmer than Yakushima in the winter. The daily temperature in Cebu averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cebu usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Cebu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCebu 27°C (81°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cebu or Yakushima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cebu as well as Yakushima. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Cebu is much warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cebu in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Yakushima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Cebu usually gets less rain in April than Yakushima. Cebu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCebu 29°C (84°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Cebu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.