Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Doha or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
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.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $244Tokyo $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $244, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $179. 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 Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Tokyo $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Tokyo $150
Compare Hotels in Doha and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Tokyo? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Tokyo $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- CO2-Offset | RoundTrip Transfer from DOH Airport to Doha/West Bay: $194
- Entry to Angry Birds World with Transfer to Park and Top Up- Private Tour: $174
- Doha Desert Horse Riding: 2-Hour Ride & Private Transfer: $160
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $119
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $119
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $107
- Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport: $98
- Private Arrival Transfer to Sumaysimah: $70
- Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $70
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $62
- Airport Transfer: Haneda Airport and Tokyo 23 wards: $135
- Airport Transfer: Tokyo City to Narita Airport NRT by Luxury Van: $274
- Arrival Private Transfer: Haneda Airport HND to Tokyo in Sedan: $291
- Center Tokyo Private One Way Transfer To Haneda Airport: $111
- Center Tokyo Private One Way Transfer To Narita Airport (License): $137
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $52
- Departure Private Transfer: Tokyo to Haneda Airport HND in Sedan: $291
- Departure Transfer from Tokyo City to Haneda Airport HND by van: $180
- Experience Private Transfer Between Yokohama and Tokyo: $130
- Haneda Airport (HND) Transfers: One-Way to Central Tokyo/Yokohama: $86
- Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo 23 Wards – Private Transfer: $137
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $106Tokyo $63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $25
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Sunset Experience, Traditional Dhow Cruise with Dinner: $35
- Doha Evening Dhow Cruise with Dinner Option: $39
- Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner: $49
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board: $50
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Private Souk Waqif Tour with Lunch/Dinner: $85
- Doha Desert Safari: Sunset Dune Bashing Camp Access & Dinner: $135
- Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner: $150
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.10
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.10
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Meal at Airport$6.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $20
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $23
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shinjuku 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos: $29
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour: $33
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $33
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $39
- Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo: $42
- Private Yanaka District Walking & Food Tour: $46
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Tokyo $67
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- 4 Hour Doha City Night Private Tour with Pickup from Doha: $50
- 4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal: $57
- 4 Hours Purple Island Mangroves Kayaking Adventure in Qatar: $120
- 4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel: $54
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $45
- 4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail): $60
- 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $109
- 8 Hours Doha City and West of Qatar Private Tour: $145
- 8-hour Doha tour: Cultural site, Heritage market, Modern Landmark: $149
- Al Thakira Mangrove Kayaking Tour – Purple Island, Qatar: $125
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Tsukiji Fish Market Morning Tour Most Fresh Tuna Fish: $3.26
- Experience Japan’s Beloved Morning Exercise – Radio Taiso”!: $5.22
- Self Guided Podcast Tour Tokyo Akihabara's Electric Soul: $5.47
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Mt Fuji/Lake Kawaguchi 1 day Private Bus Tour: $6.52
- Marunouchi Night Tour: History and Views: $6.52
- Tsukiji Market Early Morning Tour: $6.52
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Podcast Tour Tokyo From Market to Sushi Masterpiece: $6.84
- Tokyo Walking Tour 2h15 and 19 audio reviews: $6.94
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $7.82
- TOKYO Audio Guide Tour in The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace: $7.83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Tokyo $32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $36
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Tokyo Japanese Wine Tasting Experience (Not Sake) | Near Shibuya: $65
- Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $104
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $117
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $124
- Saitama Seiun Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $130
- Chiba Nabedana Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $130
- MEMBERSHIP BAR CRAWL《Discover-Your-Special-Whiskey》Tokyo Luxury!: $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Tokyo, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Tokyo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Tokyo 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 Tokyo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tokyo 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 Tokyo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Tokyo, 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.