Which place is cheaper, Sapporo or Cochin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cochin or Sapporo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cochin or Sapporo, 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 Sapporo?
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCochin $36Sapporo $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Cochin is $36, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $106. 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 Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCochin $15Sapporo $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCochin $30Sapporo $126
Compare Hotels in Cochin and Sapporo
Looking for a hotel in Cochin 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: Cochin Hotel Prices and Sapporo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cochin $9.90Sapporo $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Sapporo to New Chitose Airport (CTS): $140
- Horseback-Riding in a Country Side in Sapporo - Private Transfer is Included: $155
- Private Transfer from Sapporo City Hotels to Muroran Cruise Port: $143
- Private Transfer from Sapporo City Hotels to Otaru Cruise Port: $84
- Private Transfer: between Sapporo and Upopoy: $467
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $119
- Shin Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo City: Shared Transfer: $37
- SkyExpress Private Transfer: Sapporo to Otaru (8 Passengers): $291
- [Airport Transfer] Smoothly move between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport with a private car! one way: $136
Is it cheaper to fly into Cochin or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo 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 $12Sapporo $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home: $72
- Private Market Tour, Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local in Sapporo: $82
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $83
- Japanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local Professional in her Lovely Home: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cochin $10Sapporo $16
Tours and Activities in Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- JR Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $4.04
- Hand-rolled sushi experience tour at Sapporo Nijo Market: $44
- Sapporo Morning Walking Tour: $46
- Nopporo Forest Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo, presenting a retro Cycle cap: $50
- Experience traditional Japanese cuisine, making soba noodles in Sapporo, in a fun and casual way.: $53
- Sapporo Afternoon Walking Tour 2h 30mins: $53
- Japanese buckwheat noodle making experience in Sapporo,japan: $57
- Popular No.1! Soba Making Experience and Tempura Plan: $60
- Mondo's most popular plan! Experience making soba noodles and the king of Japanese cuisine, tempura, in Sapporo!: $63
- Personalized Experience with a Local: $69
- in Sapporo! Hand-made soba experience and shabu-shabu experience plan of Yezo deer meat (Gibier meat) from Hokkaido: $69
- Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Tour: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCochin $8.79Sapporo $7.98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cochin and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo 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 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 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 Sapporo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cochin or Sapporo?
Sapporo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Cochin. When comparing the sizes of Cochin 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.
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.