Which place is cheaper, Sapporo or Datong?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Datong or Sapporo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Datong 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: Datong or Sapporo?
Datong
If you're looking for an old world city, with a renovated feel, you might want to spend some time in Datong, China. This city was once walled-in and the newest initiative is to rebuild their great wall to maintain their old world charm. Datong is definitely done a lot to make itself a contender in the world of vacation destinations.
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 Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDatong $57Sapporo $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Datong is $57, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $114. 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 Datong and Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDatong $24Sapporo $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDatong $48Sapporo $136
Compare Hotels in Datong and Sapporo
Looking for a hotel in Datong 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: Sapporo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Datong $13Sapporo $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Flexible Private Transfer Service from Datong to Pingyao with Sightseeing Stops: $225
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
- Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall : $100
- Private Round-Trip Transfer to Hanging Temple: $98
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: between Sapporo and Upopoy: $471
- Private Departure Transfer : Sapporo City to New Chitose Airport: $240
- New Chitose Airport CTS Private Transfer to/from Sapporo: $235
- Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport (ENG): $235
- [Airport Transfer] Smoothly move between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport with a private car! one way: $229
- Horseback-Riding in a Country Side in Sapporo - Private Transfer is Included: $174
- Private Transfer from Sapporo hotels to Muroran Cruise Port: $162
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Sapporo to New Chitose Airport (CTS): $140
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $131
- Shared Departure Transfer : Sapporo City to Shin Chitose Airport: $114
- Private Transfer from Sapporo hotels to Otaru Cruise Port: $95
- Shin Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo City: Shared Transfer: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Datong or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo and Datong 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 dayDatong $20Sapporo $32
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 Japanese Cooking Class with a Charming Local in the Heart of Sapporo: $67
- Private Cooking Class with a Sapporo Local Kanae in her Home: $72
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Kanae, a Sapporo Local: $82
- Japanese Cooking Class in Sapporo with a Professional in her Home: $88
- Recommended! [Hand-rolled sushi experience] is a standard at Japanese celebrations, and can be enjoyed for dinner or lunch! !: $97
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Datong $26Sapporo $18
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
- 2-Day Dadong Tour Including Tickets: $520
- 2-Day Private Datong Tour:Hanging Temple, Yugang Grottoes,Wooden Pagoda and More: $298
- 4-8 hours Private Datong Great Wall Tour: $99
- All Inclusive Datong Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes : $268
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong : $188
- All-Inclusive Private Day Tour to Wooden Pagoda and Hanging Temple from Datong: $220
- All-Inclusive Private Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple from Datong: $220
- Black Myth Wukong Actual Locations 6-Day Shanxi Private Tour: $1,224
- Datong Classic Day Tour: $135
- Datong Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Self-guided Tour by Car: $95
- Datong Highlights Sightseeing: Hanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda: $244
- Datong Private Day Tour to Deshengbu and Zhenchuankou Great Wall with Lunch: $190
Tours and Activities in Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- Experience traditional Japanese cuisine, making soba noodles in Sapporo, in a fun and casual way.: $62
- Exploring Hokkaido Nightlife Susukino Evening Walking Tour: $139
- Friday only! A Japanese food experience where you can enjoy hand-made soba noodles and a luxurious Japanese lunch! !: $194
- From 10-hour Customized Private Tour to Noboribetsu: $2,379
- From Private Customized Day Tour to Biei+Furano: $607
- From Private Customized Day Tour to Otaru: $496
- Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo: $55
- Hokkaido Day Tour from Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan: $125
- Hokkaido Day Tour from with Bear Park Option: $115
- Hokkaido Noboribetsu Lake Toya Tour from Sapporo: $61
- Hokkaido Noboribetsu, Lake Toya & Otaru Panoramic One-Day Tour: $125
- Hokkaido tourāOtaru,ShiroiKoibito Park,SnowLand from Sapporo: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDatong $13Sapporo $8.60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Datong and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo is more expensive. And not only is Datong much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Datong would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Datong 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 Datong.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Datong Expensive? and Is Sapporo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Datong or Sapporo?
Sapporo has a larger population, and is about 79% larger than the population of Datong. When comparing the sizes of Datong 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.