Which place is cheaper, Okinawa or Chongqing?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Chongqing or Okinawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Chongqing and Okinawa. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Chongqing or Okinawa?
Chongqing
Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.
Okinawa
Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture of Japan and includes hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands. The chain of islands is off the southern mainland portion of the country and is made up of 49 inhabited islands and over one hundred uninhabited islands. Naha is Okinawa's capital, which is located in the southern part of Okinawa Island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best G Adventures Tours to Japan, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChongqing $89Okinawa $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Chongqing is $89, while the average daily cost in Okinawa is $112. 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 Chongqing and Okinawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChongqing $50Okinawa $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChongqing $100Okinawa $156
Compare Hotels in Chongqing and Okinawa
Looking for a hotel in Chongqing or Okinawa? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chongqing $19Okinawa $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:
- Private Transfer:From Jiangbei Airport to Chongqing downtown: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $22
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG): $22
- [Airport Transfer] Chongqing Airport ⇔ Chongqing City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Chongqing Railway Station to Hotel: $24
- Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) private round-trip transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Chongqing hotel to Chongqing Train Station : $27
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport(CKG) to Hotel: $39
- Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport CKG: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier: $39
- Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $40
- Chongqing Jiangbei Airport Chauffeur Service, Chongqing Airport Transfer, Pickup: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Okinawa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Okinawa:
- Airport Transfer! Center of Naha to Naha Airport (OKA): $125
- Airport Transfer! Naha Airport (OKA) to Center of Naha: $124
- Private One Way Transfer: Naha Airport (OKA) to/from Naha city: $73
- Private Transfer from Naha City Hotels to Nakagusuku Cruise Port : $60
- Private Transfer from Naha City Hotels to Nakagusuku Cruise Port : $67
- Private Transfer from Nakagusuku Port to Okinawa Airport (OKA): $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Chongqing or Okinawa?
Prices for flights to both Okinawa and Chongqing 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 dayChongqing $25Okinawa $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chongqing.
- CHONGQING:Strolling through the city(Include dinner): $127
- Chongqing City Private Night Tour with Hot Pot Dinner: $158
- Chongqing Liangjiang Night Cruise Including Authentic Hot Pot Dinner: $183
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chongqing $14Okinawa $15
Tours and Activities in Chongqing
Here are a few actual costs in Chongqing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Chongqing Shancheng (Mountain City) Lane: $65
- One-day CityTour and Cuisine (no car, citywalk): $84
- Private Chongqing Day Tour: Panda, E'ling Park, Three Gorges Museum: $99
- city tour of Chongqing : $130
- Chongqing Half Day Morning Private Tour including Eling Park & Chongqing Museum: $135
- 1 Day Chongqing Megacity Walking Tour: $135
- Private Chongqing Illuminated Night Tour : $138
- 1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch: $143
- From Full-Day Private Tour Dazu Rock Carvings: $147
- All-in-one Chongqing Night view private tour: $150
- 1-Day Chongqing City Private Tour with the Hot pot Lunch: $157
- Chongqing private city tour: Must-sees All in One: $157
Tours and Activities in Okinawa
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Okinawa are as follows:
- Okinawa World Admission Ticket: $13
- Cave Okinawa Admission Ticket: $23
- Beautiful sunset kayak tour in Okinawa: $38
- Mangrove Kayaking Tour: $40
- Okinawa Hot spot walk and local food ＆ beer tour(All include): $48
- Okinawa Sightseeing Bus Tour: $49
- Jungle River Trek: private tour in Yanbaru, north Okinawa: $51
- Okinawa Hip-hop Bus A Course Tour｜Churaumi Aqualium,Kori Island: $54
- North Okinawa Bus Day Tour Manzamo Kouri Island Ocean Expo Park American Village: $60
- Mangrove Kayak ＆ Sea Fishing Experience in Okinawa: $60
- Sakaemachi Market Bar Hopping Tour: $60
- Okinawa Hip-hop Bus B Course Tour (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium): $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChongqing $7.09Okinawa $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Okinawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Okinawa:
- Naha Local Pub Crawl: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chongqing and Okinawa, we can see that Okinawa is more expensive. And not only is Chongqing much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chongqing would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chongqing 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 Okinawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Okinawa than you might in Chongqing.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chongqing Expensive? and Is Okinawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chongqing or Okinawa?
Chongqing has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Okinawa. When comparing the sizes of Chongqing and Okinawa, 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.
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.