Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Yokohama?
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 Deqin and Yokohama. 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: Deqin or Yokohama?
Deqin
Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan, and The Best Contiki Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Yokohama $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $134. 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 Deqin and Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Yokohama $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Yokohama $150
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Yokohama? 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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Yokohama $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Haneda Airport to/from Yokohama Private transfer: $127
- Haneda Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $149
- Morning Discount,Shuttle Van Transfer, Yokohama⇒Narita/Haneda/TDR: $99
- Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $266
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $180
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $78
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $67
- Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City Hotel to Haneda Airport: $82
- Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda, Narita and Tokyo⇒Yokohama City: $215
- Shuttle Van Transfer, Yokohama(Port)⇒Tokyo, Narita, Haneda, TDR: $113
- Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $241
- Tokyo to/from Yokohama private transfer service.: $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama and Deqin 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 dayDeqin $16Yokohama $40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $60
- Sushi Roll and Side Dish Cooking Experience in Tokyo: $82
- 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
- Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour: $121
- Half-day Cooking Class in Yokohama Local Shopping District: $137
- Adventurous Japanese Food Tour: $143
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $170
- Night Food Tour Starting Ginza: $178
- Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $194
- Traditional Japanese Home Cooking from a Chef in Shibuya: $206
- Unleash your Soul in Roppongi Food Tour with your Master Guide : $220
- Roppongi: All You Can Eat - Best Food Tour in Tokyo: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Yokohama $32
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sankeien Garden Audio Guide Tour: $4.18
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $8.05
- Yokohama Air Cabin One-Way Ticket: $12
- Experience of Edo in Tokyo Ginza Guided Walking Tour: $14
- Roppongi Hills Observation Deck "Tokyo City View" E Tickets: $14
- Roppongi Hills Observation admission ticket: $15
- Experience Making Personalized Japanese Seal Stamp: $17
- Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku: $21
- Full Day Japan Nightclub Experience: $23
- Family tour with Manhole covers & Vehicles: $23
- Takoyaki making experience ~Japan's popular street food~: $24
- Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Yokohama $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $27
- Tokyo Hidden Izakaya and Sake Small-Group Pub Tour with Local Guide: $172
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Deqin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Deqin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Deqin 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama than you might in Deqin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Deqin Expensive? and Is Yokohama Expensive?.
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.