Which place is cheaper, Osaka or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Osaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Osaka? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Eilat or Osaka?
Eilat
Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.
Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.
Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.
Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEilat $140Osaka $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $88. 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 Eilat and Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Osaka $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Osaka $90
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Eilat or Osaka? 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Osaka $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eilat
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eilat:
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Local Bus$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat
Also for Eilat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Universal Studios Japan Entry Pass & Shared 1-way Transfer: $100
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka City: $25
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Kyoto City: $66
- Roundtrip Transfer from Osaka Airport ITM to Arima-Onsen Resorts: $109
- Private departure transfer from central Osaka city to Itami airport (ITM): $125
- Private arrival transfer from Kansai airport to Kobe City & Arima Onsen: $92
- Private Transfer from Osaka hotels to Osaka Cruise Port: $72
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport(KIX): $79
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport: $71
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Maizuru Cruise Port: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka and Eilat 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 dayEilat $35Osaka $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $25
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $26
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $36
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $49
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $61
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $63
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $64
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $65
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda : $65
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka Dotonbori: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eilat $16Osaka $20
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat: $299
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $63
- Full Day Petra Tour from Eilat: $289
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Petra 2-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Authentic Lunch: $290
- Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour from Eilat: $299
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Dotonbori Nightscapes: Photoshooting tour in Dotonbori": $120
- "Experience Kyoto: A Full-Day Private Tour Adventure": $120
- 1-Day walking tour in Osakaļ¼Castle, temples and Ukiyoe: $134
- 150 mins Deep Samurai Experience near Osaka Castle: $179
- 2-Hour Osaka Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide from Namba: $138
- 3 Days Private Osaka Kyoto and Nara Tour with English Driver: $1,579
- 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $32
- 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $117
- 4-Day Private Kyoto Osaka Nara Sightseeing tour with Guide: $2,370
- 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku: $71
- 5 Hour Osaka Castle Tsutenkaku and Dotonbori Guided Tour: $71
- 90mins Samurai Pilgrimage Osaka Castle Tour: $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Osaka $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Namba Hidden Places Bar Crawl: $16
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $30
- Osaka Evening: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $32
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $38
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Osaka, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Osaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat is in Middle East and Osaka 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 Osaka would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Osaka 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 Eilat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eilat than you might in Osaka.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Eilat Expensive? and Is Osaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Osaka?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat and Osaka, 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.
When is the best time to visit Eilat or Osaka?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Eilat experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Eilat or Osaka in the Summer?
Both Osaka and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Osaka in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Eilat this time of the year. Eilat is a little warmer than Osaka in the summer. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Osaka fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during summer. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. In July, Eilat usually receives less rain than Osaka. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Osaka 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Osaka in the Autumn?
Both Osaka and Eilat during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Osaka for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Eilat is a little warmer than Osaka. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Eilat in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Osaka averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the autumn, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Osaka. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Osaka receives 159 hours of full sun.
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Eilat usually gets less rain in October than Osaka. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Osaka 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Osaka in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Osaka. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Osaka because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Eilat is generally much warmer than Osaka. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 14°C (57°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during winter. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Eilat usually receives less rain than Osaka. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Osaka 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Osaka in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Osaka. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
Eilat is much warmer than Osaka in the spring. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Osaka fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the spring, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Osaka. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Osaka receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Osaka. Eilat usually gets less rain in April than Osaka. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Osaka 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Osaka and Eilat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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