Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Cochin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cochin or Tokyo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cochin or Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?
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.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in India, The Best 10-Day Tours in Japan, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCochin $36Tokyo $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Cochin is $36, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $169. 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 Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCochin $15Tokyo $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCochin $30Tokyo $164
Compare Hotels in Cochin and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Cochin or Tokyo? 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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cochin $10Tokyo $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tokyo to Narita Airport: $247
- 1 Day Ticket to Tokyo Disneyland with Private Transfer: $145
- Airport Transfer between Narita and Tokyo or Disney or Yokohama: $245
- Airport Transfer: Haneda Airport and Tokyo 23 wards: $142
- Airport transfer between Haneda and Tokyo or Disney or Yokohama: $137
- Arrival Private Transfer: Haneda Airport HND to Tokyo in Sedan: $288
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $58
- Departure Private Transfer: Tokyo to Haneda Airport HND in Sedan: $288
- Departure Transfer from Tokyo City to Haneda Airport HND by van: $75
- From Nikko Private Sightseeing Tour with Transfers: $453
- From Tokyo:Private tour to Kamakura with Round-way transfer: $429
- Gundam Base & Odaiba Divercity 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Cochin or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $12Tokyo $40
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.62
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.62
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Meal at Airport$7.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tokyo Shinjuku: Taiyaki Cooking Class: $23
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $25
- Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $28
- Small Group Food Tour in Tsukiji Market: $41
- Private Sushi Roll Cooking Class in Japan: $42
- Shibuya Walking, Cultural, and Food Tour: $43
- Sushi Making near Tokyo Tower - Cooking Class - Photo Shoots: $43
- 【Special Offer】Sushi Making Tokyo! Cooking Class in Japan! : $52
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $65
- Japanese Home Cooking Class near Tokyo Disneyland: $66
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $67
- Let's make ONIGIRI(Rice ball) at Professional Cooking Studio: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cochin $10Tokyo $74
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- The Ultimate Self Guided Tour // Made by Local Guides: $0.71
- Tokyo Imaginary Experience: $3.32
- Tokyo : Imperial Palace Running Tour: $3.55
- Akihabara: Self-Guided Tour with a special brochure: $7.10
- Audio-Guide Tour Akihabara's Otaku Culture and TechBazaar: $7.26
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $8.74
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Tokyo: $9.02
- Tokyo:Performance Viewing Tour with Lecture on Highlights: $11
- Tokyo Performance Viewing Ticket with Lecture on Highlights: $11
- Water Bus Ticket Odaiba ↔ Asakusa: $12
- 70mins Open Top Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCochin $8.75Tokyo $35
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$4.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $25
- Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $33
- Shibuya Local Bar and Pub Crawl: $50
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $56
- 2.5 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $56
- Shibuya: Local Bar and Pub Crawl: $90
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $99
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $105
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $116
- 【Harajuku】Night Pub Crawl with Local Japanese: $130
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $149
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cochin and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cochin or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cochin. When comparing the sizes of Cochin and Tokyo, 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.