Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Yakushima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Dubai and Yakushima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Yakushima?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Yakushima $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $116. 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 Dubai and Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Yakushima $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Yakushima $118
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Yakushima? 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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Yakushima $49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Global Village Dubai Skip the Line Tickets with Transfer Option: $9.15
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): Transfer to/from Dubai Al Jafiliya: $9.53
- Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer: $10
- Global Village Dubai Tickets with Transfers Option: $11
- Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Anywhere in Dubai: $13
- Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Aquaventure/Lost Chamber: $18
- Sharing Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Dubai Mall (Burj Khalifa, VR Parks, DAUZ): $18
- Dubai Frame Ticket with Optional Transfer: $19
- Airport Transfers to/from all Terminals: $19
- Dubai Global Village All Days Ticket With Shared Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket With Optional Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Admission Ticket with Transfer Option: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima and Dubai 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 dayDubai $56Yakushima $28
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.54
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Creek: $19
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Yakushima $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- Tourist eSIM/SIM Card with Data and Minutes: $2.49
- Dubai Guided Old Town Tour, Abra Boat, Gold & Spice Souk: $4.63
- Ticket to Muséum of the futuré: $5.30
- Global Village Entry Ticket: $6.13
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hidden Gems - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.34
- 4G Data Roaming eSIM Card for Tourists: $7.22
- Small-Group Premium Old Town, Souk, & Abra Boat Tour: $7.62
- Old Town Walking Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Snacks: $8.00
- Old Walking tour with Boat ride, Souks and Museums: $8.17
- Old Dubai, Walking Tour, Souk Shopping, and Abra Ride: $8.85
- Pearl Merchants and Palm Trees: A Self-Guided Tour of Sharjah: $8.99
- Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Yakushima $6.38
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $66
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Yakushima, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Yakushima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Yakushima 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 Yakushima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yakushima 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Yakushima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Dubai or Yakushima?
Yakushima has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dubai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dubai or Yakushima in the Summer?
Both Yakushima and Dubai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Dubai can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Dubai is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 35°C (95°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dubai usually gets less rain in July than Yakushima. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year. June to August is the dry season in Dubai.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Yakushima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round.
Dubai is a little warmer than Yakushima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Dubai usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Yakushima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Yakushima. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Dubai is much warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dubai in January average around 19°C (66°F), and Yakushima averages at about 11°C (52°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Dubai usually gets less rain in January than Yakushima. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain this time of the year. January to March in Dubai is the rainy season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Yakushima in the Spring?
Both Yakushima and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year.
In April, Dubai is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 26°C (79°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. In April, Dubai usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Dubai is June to August.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Dubai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
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.