Which place is cheaper, Koyasan or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Koyasan 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.
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.
Mount Koya, Japan is a mountain city located just south of Osaka in the Wakayama prefecture. The area is known as the headquarters of the Shingnon sect of Japanese Buddhism and was first settled in 816. Over time, it has developed into the small town of Koya that is now home to a religious studies university and over 100 temples, many of which offer accommodation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Japan, and The Best Historical Tours in Japan.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Koyasan is $78. 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 Koyasan in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Koyasan? 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
Prices for flights to both Koyasan 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Koyasan, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Koyasan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Koyasan 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 Koyasan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koyasan 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 Koyasan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Koyasan Expensive?.