Which place is cheaper, Boracay or Dewa Sanzan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dewa Sanzan and Boracay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Dewa Sanzan, Japan is a picturesque city in the Tohoku region which consists solely of the three sacred mountains: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. The mountains are considered holy to the Japanese Shinto religion and are a popular pilgrimage site, especially since many ascetic pilgrims live in the mountains and are occasionally spotted throughout the various hiking trails.
A small island in the Philippines known for its resorts and beaches, Boracay is a little escape. Each beach has its own unique character, each with new treasures waiting to be discovered.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Japan, The Best G Adventures Tours to Japan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, and The Best Adventure Tours to Philippines.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dewa Sanzan is $65, while the average daily cost in Boracay is $56. 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 Dewa Sanzan and Boracay in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boracay:
Prices for flights to both Boracay and Dewa Sanzan 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.
For Dewa Sanzan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few actual costs in Boracay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dewa Sanzan and Boracay, we can see that Dewa Sanzan is more expensive. And not only is Boracay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Boracay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boracay 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 Dewa Sanzan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dewa Sanzan than you might in Boracay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dewa Sanzan Expensive? and Is Boracay Expensive?.