Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Cochin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cochin or Nagoya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cochin or Nagoya, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Cochin or Nagoya?
Cochin
Cochin is a large city in Kerala, India. It's a cosmopolitan commercial port city with a population of over two million and is a major tourist destination. The city has a diverse population that has migrated from elsewhere in Kerala, as well as the rest of India. The city continues to become more cosmopolitan with fashion shifting to western styles. There are also many large shopping malls as well as an enthusiasm for sports such as football (soccer) or cricket.
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCochin $36Nagoya $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Cochin is $36, while the average daily cost in Nagoya is $96. 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 Cochin and Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCochin $15Nagoya $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCochin $30Nagoya $100
Compare Hotels in Cochin and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Cochin or Nagoya? 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: Cochin Hotel Prices and Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cochin $10Nagoya $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $496
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Nagoya Private Transfer: $177
- Chubu Airport (NGO): Private Transfer to/from Naign Shrine: $771
- Chubu Itn Airport to/from Nagoya City private transfer: $220
- LEGOLAND Japan Resort Ticket with Private Transfer: $123
- Nagoya airport to/from LEGOLAND Private transfer: $210
- Nagoya to Nagoya Int Airport NGO, Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Suzuka Circuit: $277
- Private Departure Transfer Nagoya City to Chubu Centrair International Airport: $197
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Airport (NKM) to Toyama Cruise Port: $249
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Airport (NGO): $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Cochin or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya and Cochin 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 dayCochin $12Nagoya $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grandma's Traditional Japanese Cooking Class: $62
- Grandma’s Traditional Cooking Class: $72
- Grandma’s Home Cooking Cute Bento Workshop: $74
- Grandma’s Nagoya Specialties Cooking Class: $74
- Market Tour and Authentic Nagoya Cuisine Cooking Class With a Local in Her Home: $92
- gided japanese food tour in okazaki(aichi): $93
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $153
- Full Day Food Tour in Nagoya: $167
- Traditional Ukai Watching Private Tour from Nagoya With Dinner: $233
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cochin $10Nagoya $14
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Hida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway/Raundway: $22
- Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket Oneway/Roundway: $25
- Shirakawa-go From Nagoya One day Bus Self-guided Tour: $25
- Hida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway/Raundway: $28
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (1 hour): $36
- Tour Atsuta Jingu, one of Japan's three most sacred shrines.: $43
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (2 hours): $52
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (2 hours): $53
- From Shirakawa-go Bus Ticket with Hida Beef Lunch: $55
- Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya: $65
- Nagoya LEGOLAND JAPAN Admission Ticket: $67
- From Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCochin $8.75Nagoya $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- The Nagoya Restaurant and Bar Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl in Nagoya: $73
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cochin and Nagoya, we can see that Nagoya is more expensive. And not only is Cochin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cochin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cochin 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 Nagoya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagoya than you might in Cochin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cochin Expensive? and Is Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cochin or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Cochin. When comparing the sizes of Cochin and Nagoya, 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.