Which place is cheaper, Kamakura or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha or Kamakura?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Kamakura can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Kamakura?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Kamakura
An old city center of medieval Japan, Kamakura sits today on the seaside just south of Tokyo. Due to its early beginnings, the city is dotted with Buddhist Zen temples and Shinto shrines. It has become a prominent resort town drawing visitors with its many historic landmarks as well as nearby beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan, and The Best Contiki Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $199Kamakura $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $199, while the average daily cost in Kamakura is $112. 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 Doha and Kamakura in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Kamakura $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Kamakura $160
Compare Hotels in Doha and Kamakura
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Kamakura? 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Kamakura Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Kamakura $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Shared Departure Transfer from Doha: $14
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Doha city: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay: $20
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay : $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West bay: $20
- Airport Transfer - TO or FROM Hammad International Airport: $25
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Shared Departure Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Guided City Tour From Cruise Terminal & Transfer: $30
- Airport Transfer (To and From Doha City): $35
- Doha Airport to City Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Kamakura?
Prices for flights to both Kamakura and Doha 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 dayDoha $61Kamakura $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $76
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $139
- The Pearl-Qatar Food Tour & Boat Ride: $139
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner Dune Bashing Sandboarding: $152
- BBQ Dinner at desert resort +Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner: $175
- Full Day Desert Safari Doha/dinner included: $190
- Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $190
- Private Full Day Desert Safari Dinner and Camel Ride in Doha: $190
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kamakura
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kamakura.
- Walking Food Tour in Kamakura Japan Delicacies: $47
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Kamakura $6.02
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover Souq Waqif and Musherib: An Almost Free Walking Tour: $5.00
- Al Safliya Island Photo Tour: $25
- Al Safliya Island Boat Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of Souq Waqif: $30
- City Highlights Layover Tour: $32
- From Doha Cruise Terminal: Doha City Tour (Private Tour): $35
- Doha City Tour - Airport or Cruise Terminal Pick Up/Drop Off: $35
- City Highlights Sharing Tour: $35
- Doha Geocaching & City Tour Combo: $35
- From Doha Cruise Terminal: Doha Private or Group City Tour: $35
- Doha City tour From Cruise Terminal with Pickup & Drop off: $38
- 4-hour Downtown City Tour: $40
Tours and Activities in Kamakura
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kamakura are as follows:
- Tour on the Works of Ninshô in French: $31
- Traditional Kimono Rental Experience at WARGO: $37
- Kamakura; First Samurai Capital walking tour: $42
- Kamakura Rickshaw Tour: $43
- Private Tour from North Kamakura Temples & Shrine: $44
- A tour to eat up all the delicacies of Japan in Kamakura: $46
- Half day Walking tour & Japanese sweets: $49
- From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour: $50
- Visit Daibutsu and shopping experience: $54
- Small-Group Walking Tour to Kamakura, Daibutsu, and Kotoku-in: $55
- Private History and Heritage Tour by Rickshaw: $56
- Half-Day Tour to Seven Gods of Fortune in Kamakura and Enoshima: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $14Kamakura $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Kamakura, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Kamakura much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Kamakura is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Kamakura would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kamakura 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Kamakura.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Kamakura Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Kamakura?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Kamakura. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Kamakura, 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.